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FBI STOPS Anti-American Islamists from Bombing Los Angeles plus Biden DOJ ADMITTED No Probable Cause for Mar-a-lago Raid

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Dec 17, 2025
The FBI thwarted a major bombing plot in Los Angeles, arresting a radical group planning attacks on New Year's Eve. The Turtle Island Liberation Front was found with bomb-making materials, promoting an anti-American ideology. In another revealing segment, internal emails showed FBI agents doubting the rationale behind the politically charged Mar-a-Lago raid. The conversation also links immigration policies to rising housing costs, suggesting a connection to economic challenges under the current administration.
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INSIGHT

Foiled LA IED Plot Reveals New Threat

  • The FBI disrupted a planned coordinated New Year's Eve IED attack by a small pro-Palestinian extremist cell in Los Angeles.
  • The suspects stockpiled potassium nitrate, PVC pipes, charcoal, and sulfur while preparing devices and surveilling targets.
INSIGHT

Ideology Behind The Group’s Name

  • The Turtle Island Liberation Front mixes pro-Palestinian, anti‑U.S., and indigenous 'land back' rhetoric to justify violence.
  • Its social posts included "Death to America" and calls that "peaceful protest will never be enough."
ADVICE

Prioritize Border Security And Targeted Policing

  • Strengthen border enforcement and vetting to reduce the risk of admitting individuals with extremist ties.
  • Prioritize resources to detect and disrupt domestic cells rather than politicized investigations.
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