Former President Donald Trump recently raised some eyebrows while discussing the FBI’s apparent reluctance to investigate the smartphones belonging to his would-be assassins. During an appearance on the Flagrant Podcast, Trump revealed what he termed “big breaking news” regarding the two separate attempts on his life. It seems the FBI has been so busy chasing down imaginary threats that they’ve neglected to crack open a few downright crucial phones.
Trump began by pointing out that one of his assailants had not one, but three cell phones. Surprisingly, the FBI has yet to access these devices. In typical Trump fashion, he emphasized the absurdity of the situation by highlighting how the FBI has let a prime opportunity to gather intel slip through their fingers faster than a politician changing their stance on a tax cut. Instead of diligently pursuing actionable evidence, the FBI appears to be practicing their skills in the art of inaction.
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"So you have this sh**ter and you have another sh**ter, right?"
"So this sh**ter had three cell phones… The FBI's never gotten… pic.twitter.com/fNyF6pi9Oh
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 9, 2024
He didn’t stop there. Trump noted that the other assassin, apart from having his own set of gadgets, was believed to have been using foreign-based apps, especially those linked to countries rife with threats (Iran, anyone?). Here we have two individuals clearly involved in violent plots, and the FBI hasn’t bothered to pry open their phones yet, despite the potential for gleaning pertinent information about threats. This raises a glaring question: does the FBI only seek to investigate legitimate threats to public servants, or is there a treehouse club of ‘no-bothering’ when the case involves someone like Trump?
One couldn’t help but chuckle at the contrast Trump drew between himself and the current administration. He asserted that if President Biden were a real commander-in-chief, an immediate and militant response would be levied against nations like Iran for harboring assassins. Instead of diplomatic tea parties, Trump suggested a more robust approach—say, an announcement to the world that anyone attempting to harm an American political figure would face dire consequences. Who needs elaborate strategies when you can just turn up the heat on potential threats?
If this was not enough to spark some serious concern (or laughter), Trump went on to discuss the national security implications. Under his watch, the response to foreign threats was crystal clear: those who endanger American lives should brace themselves for severe repercussions. The notion that anyone seeking to assassinate a political figure be warned that their country could be turned into a parking lot certainly reveals the no-nonsense stance Trump embodied during his presidency. In essence, why go soft when you can threaten obliteration?
As Trump continues to hammer home the importance of addressing these threats, it becomes increasingly apparent that the FBI’s lack of initiative isn’t just an oversight; it’s a glaring example of mismanagement and perhaps misplaced priorities. So while the federal agency sits idly by, Americans can only hope they’ll find the motivations behind these heinous plots and perhaps, just maybe, take action before it’s too late. But for now, the only thing not being accessed appears to be the FBI’s resolve.