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"I Have Explosives": Inside the terror plot at DC church, w/ Luke Rosiak

Oct 15, 2025
Investigative reporter Luke Rosiak, known for his work with The Daily Wire, dives into the chilling details of a foiled plot to attack Supreme Court justices and civilians. He reveals the alarming motivations behind the suspect's manifesto, loaded with extreme grievances. Luke highlights the significant media silence surrounding the incident, contrasting it with extensive coverage of other political threats. Their discussion unveils a concerning trend of downplaying left-wing violence, raising questions about bias in journalism.
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INSIGHT

Thwarted Plot At St. Matthew's

  • Luke Rosiak exposed a plot to blow up the Red Mass at St. Matthew's Cathedral targeting Supreme Court justices and 1,200 worshippers.
  • Court papers showed the suspect had a manifesto expressing animosity toward the Catholic Church, SCOTUS, Jews, and ICE.
INSIGHT

Explosive Capability Was Believed Viable

  • The devices reportedly included nitromethane, remote detonators, and vials emitting acetone, which police described as viable.
  • Luke said the suspect claimed the devices could take out helicopters and called them rockets and grenades.
ANECDOTE

Suspect Found Living On Cathedral Steps

  • Police found the suspect camping on the cathedral steps and he openly told officers he had explosives and handed them a manifesto.
  • Officers discovered vials and a device strapped to him, and video showed he had set up the tent the night before.
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