The Glenn Beck Program Best of the Program | Guests: Salena Zito & Augustus Doricko | 7/9/25
Jul 9, 2025
Salena Zito, author of "Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland," shares her gripping firsthand account of witnessing the assassination attempt on Trump and reflects on the state of red state America. Augustus Doricko, founder of Rainmaker, delves into the science of cloud seeding, addressing its potential connections to recent devastating floods and highlighting the ethical considerations surrounding weather modification. Their insightful discussions reveal a blend of crisis, technology, and resilience.
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Epstein as Intelligence Operative
- Glenn Beck suggests Jeffrey Epstein was likely an intelligence operative involved in a CIA operation.
- Trump may withhold Epstein files to protect national security interests, not to hide personal wrongdoing.
Near Assassination & Shooter's Story
- Salena Zito recounts the near assassination attempt on Trump and highlights Thomas Crooks' isolation and mental health decline.
- Crooks sought to prove sharpshooting skill after being rejected from a rifle team, with no clear political motive.
Shooter's Motivations Complex
- The assassination attempt appeared driven by personal insecurities, not clear ideological motives.
- Crooks' conflicting political donations show complex motivations beyond standard partisan lines.
