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What have we learned from the tragic elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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The tragedy at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 young children, two teachers dead, and many others injured. The 18-year-old assailant sucker-punched the conscience of America once again, becoming an all too familiar, almost weekly mass shooting headline story that leaves us frightened about the safety of our children and communities.  The immediate questions are, what did law enforcement do in this situation, and what can we do individually and as a … Read more

Op-Ed: Notorious St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner Is Facing a Devastating Career Change (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published on The Western Journal) With a number of states having trouble getting enough police officers to patrol the streets, it’s frustrating when those in office can’t do their job. But what’s worse is when someone takes advantage of her office for political gain. I’m speaking about Democrat Kim Gardner, who currently serves as circuit attorney for St. Louis. However, that may soon change, considering she’s under investigation for ethics violations. According to the St. Louis … Read more

Top entrepreneurs to keep an eye on in 2022

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(This article originally published on USA Today.) For those considering starting a business, having the right mentor may mean the difference between success and moving on to a new chapter. Take a look at seven entrepreneurs shaking up their industries for inspiration. Physician and producer/keyboardist ZENG is breaking into the music scene with a unique sound David Zheng is a Neurology-Psychiatry dual board resident/physician at NYU and an accomplished keyboardist, producer  and composer, mentored master … Read more

With Another Texas School Shooting That Has Left Over a Dozen Dead, Congress Should Consider an Open Carry Option Before It’s Too Late (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Nearly ten years following the terrifying Sandy Hook shooting that left 20 children and several others dead, another event has just taken place, with a frustrated 18-year old suspect to blame. In Uvalde, Texas, an 18-year old shooter killed his grandmother at his home before proceeding to Robb Elementary. He entered the school with a pistol and a rifle and began opening fire, killing 14 young students and one teacher, along with injuring two others. … Read more

San Francisco’s Mayor and Police Officers Won’t Participate In Upcoming Pride Parade, Due To One Rule (Guest: Michael Letts)

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The San Francisco Pride parade is ready to return in full force this year after a brief COVID hiatus. However, it will have one thing missing when it runs later this summer – a police presence. The parade organizers recently cited a rule to the city’s police department, along with the San Francisco Fire Department, that states they cannot wear their uniforms. They showed concerns about the level of “intimidation” they could have on other … Read more

Buffalo’s Mass Shooting Suspect Utilized Body Armor, and It’s a Disturbing Trend Growing In Other Shootings Too (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Last week’s mass shooting in a Buffalo supermarket, which left ten dead and several others injured, has left a lot of questions in its wake. But one big one remains – how was an 18-year old suspect not only able to get his hands on an illegally modified rifle, but also body armor? Details about the shooting indicate that the suspect was seen wearing body armor to protect himself while opening fire within the store … Read more

Buffalo Shooting Suspect’s Online Manifesto Brings Up Questions Regarding Preparation and Future Effect On Others (Guest: Michael Letts)

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A shooting took place in a Buffalo supermarket last weekend that left 10 dead and several other wounded. As the suspect, 18-year old Payton Gendron, faces criminal proceedings for the mass shooting, some are questioning whether something could have been done beforehand. Shortly before the shooting took place, a 600 page chat log appeared online, with Payton identifying himself by name and detailing what was to come across six months of planning. It leaves many … Read more

Paying Tribute To Our Brave Protectors For National Police Week (Guest: Michael Letts)

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(Originally published here in American Thinker.) The past week has been a memorable one for officers everywhere, with National Police Week just concluded.  This week is set aside to pay tribute to both active and fallen officers who have risked their lives to keep the peace.  From a national event in Washington, D.C. to other tributes across the U.S., it’s been a week where people have given thanks to these brave officers. I thought I would take … Read more

Supermarket Shooter’s Access To an Assault Rifle Leads To Questions On How Effective a Gun Ban Would Truly Be (Guest: Michael Letts)

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A tragic shooting in a Buffalo supermarket, which resulted in the loss of ten people, has left people with questions. Namely, how President Joe Biden is considering getting gun bans put into place. But a new commentary from the Baltimore Sun indicates that may not be the easiest solution to the problem. The public is still awaiting information on how the 18-year old suspect managed to get his hands on an illegally modified assault rifle so easily. … Read more

Michael Letts: Citizens shouldn’t need private security in their neighborhoods

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(Originally published on Chicago Tribune) It’s been pretty well documented now that the “defund the police” movement was a disaster for American citizens. Even in areas that didn’t reduce police funding, there was a ripple effect from the overall impression the movement created. Police retired or were laid off, leaving many cities understaffed. Criminals felt emboldened, and crime increased. In Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposed cutting $80 million from the police’s 2021 budget. She then … Read more

This Weekend’s Supermarket Shooting Leaves Questions As To What Should Be Done About Gun Control Laws (Guest: Michael Letts)

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A tragic shooting took place at a supermarket in Buffalo this weekend, resulting in the deaths of 10, including a former police officer. The shooter was apparently hate motivated, and even attempted to livestream some of the tragic event on Twitch before surrendering to police. As the gunman faces several first-degree murder charges, several are already debating whether tougher gun control laws are needed. He had published a hate-filled manifesto online beforehand, leaving many wondering … Read more

Delaware AG Demands Civil Rights Review of Women’s Lacrosse Team Involved in a Stop-and-Search (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is questioning the actions of police officers, noting that she was “deeply troubled” over a Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team being part of a “stop and search” last month. Jennings believes that the search may be racial profiling and has called on officials in Georgia and the U.S. Justice Department to take a closer look at the matter. The search took place on April 20th; and based on the … Read more

Police Could Soon Have a Powerful New Role if Roe v. Wade Is Overturned (Guest: Michael Letts)

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(Originally published on The Western Journal) The phrase “turnabout is fair play” comes to mind regarding the Supreme Court’s leaked decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In the late ’80s and early ’90s, pro-life demonstrators peacefully blocked the entrances to abortion clinics, resulting in their arrests. But now, with the Roe decision on the verge of being overturned, the question has to be asked: What will police officers do now with those who either perform … Read more

Are Crime Policies Keeping Criminals On the Street and Police From Doing Their Jobs? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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A recent opinion piece from Wisconsin governor candidate Rebecca Kleefisch is making waves, mainly due to her explanation that some criminals are literally getting away thanks to liberal crime policies. She brought up the Waukesha Christmas Parade Massacre that occurred last year, where a “career criminal” killed six people and injured others, but managed to get out of jail on $1,000 bond. “All because a ‘woke’ prosecutor refused to uphold his oath to serve and protect,” Kleefisch … Read more

The Things we do for Love: The story ends for Warden, who Freed an Inmate (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Intro: During the famous kidnapping of newspaper heiress Patty Hearst, the world learned about the psychological bond between someone kidnapped with their kidnapper. It’s called Stockholm Syndrome, wherein a kidnapped victim can even travel freely on errands for the kidnapper, even going shopping, and return to their abductor, choosing not to break free. In the case of former prison officer Vicky White allegedly helping murder suspect Casey White escape from jail, there appears to be … Read more

The National Police Association Has Stepped In To Help a Couple Who Want To Continue Flying Their Thin Blue Line Flag (Guest: Michael Letts)

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All Ohio residents Joseph J. Swantack Jr. and Christine Swantack wanted to do was fly a Thin Blue Line flag on their doorstep. Little did they realize just how much trouble it would bring them. The couple were recently the target of their home owner’s association (HOA), who threatened them with both fines and litigation if they refused to remove the flag from their properly. In response, the National Police Association has stepped in, filing … Read more

Law Enforcement After Roe vs. Wade (Guest: Michael Letts)

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What would Police do if 2000 protestors blocked an Abortion Clinic to allow Abortionists to Continue performing abortions in Civil Disobedience? UPDATE: Pro-Abortion Protestors Hit Pastors Outside Supreme Court and Go Free https://tinyurl.com/Letts1001/ We’ve all heard the phrase “turnabout is fair play,” but how will that apply to law enforcement once abortions are outlawed? Will police actually arrest abortionists who perform abortions in civil disobedience? In the late 80s and early 90s, pro-life demonstrators blocked abortion … Read more

Law Enforcement after Roe v Wade (Guest: Michael Letts)

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What would Police do if 2000 protestors blocked an Abortion Clinic to allow Abortionists to Continue performing abortions in Civil Disobedience? We’ve all heard the phrase “turnabout is fair play,” but how will that apply to law enforcement once abortions are outlawed? Will police actually arrest abortionists who perform abortions in civil disobedience? In the late 80s and early 90s, pro-life demonstrators blocked abortion clinic entrances and were hauled off and thrown in jail. But … Read more

California City Is Experiencing a Massive Crime Surge — And It’s All Due To the Lack of a Police Force (Guest: Michael A. Letts)

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What happens when a police department isn’t fully staffed? A rise in crime, it seems. Reports indicate that the city of Westminster, California is experiencing a “recruitment war,” resulting in a low-staffed security force. As a result, crime has seen a steady rise in the town since January. Robbery has gone up 80 percent; aggravated assault has risen 70 percent; and burglary is up 20 percent. Overall, violence crime as a whole has seen an … Read more

Governor Phil Murphy Isn’t Focusing On the Real Problem At Hand By Going After High-Caliber Weapons (Guest: Michael A. Letts)

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Earlier this week, Governor Phil Murphy introduced a new initiative for the state of New Jersey. With it, he hopes to push back against growing violence within his state with a comprehensive gun bill, one that would eventually do away with high-caliber weapons. Murphy made that clear in his statement at the time. “Ban the sale of .50-caliber firearms.” He noted that such weapons “can take down helicopters. Ukrainians need them. We don’t need them … Read more

Governor Phil Murphy’s Fight Against High-Caliber Guns Doesn’t Seem To Focus On the Problem (Guest: Michael A. Letts)

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Governor Phil Murphy recently announced an initiative in which he hopes to ban high-powered caliber weapons from the state of New Jersey, including .50 caliber rounds found in military-mounted automatic machine guns. He believes that, by doing so, it could discourage the sale of higher-powered weaponry within the state, in the hopes of quelling rising criminal activities. However, some believe that this attack on high-caliber weapons lack focus, instead of focusing more on the initiatives … Read more

There’s a Big Problem With the Chicago Mayor’s “Secret” Police Force

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Throughout each city and state, police officers make their presence known when it comes to upholding the law and protecting citizens. However, there’s been some question as of late regarding what Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is doing with her police force. A new report suggests that Lightfoot has appointed a “secret unit” of police officers that work as her personal protection detail, with 65 officers, five Sergeants and one Lieutenant providing round-the-clock personal protection for her, … Read more

Was Mental Illness the Cause of the New York Subway Mass Shootings? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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A mass shooting took place in a New York subway earlier this week, leaving 23 injured in the process. So far, a suspect has been arrested, but many are asking questions as to what could be the reason for his motivation. Just hours after the shooting took place, 62 year old Frank R. James was taken into custody and charged with federal terrorism. That said, there’s a question of how much mental illness played into … Read more

Grand Rapids Braces For the Release of a Video Showing Police Involved In a Fatal Shooting (Guest: Michael Letts)

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In Grand Rapids, Michigan, businesses are boarded up, with workers sent home as President Gerald Ford’s hometown braces for the release of a video showing police involvement in a fatal shooting. https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/businesses-boarded-up-workers-sent-home-as-grand-rapids-braces-for-release-of-video-of-fatal-police-involved-shooting_4402360.html?utm_source=andshare Our guest is Michael Letts, a police officer who was an early responder to the 9/11 attack. Michael will lend us his experiences in similar situations, especially regarding the community responses, and how he believes matters like this should be handled in a responsible … Read more

New York Subway Attack, A Scene All Too Familiar

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One Tuesday morning on September 11, 2001, we remember watching vivid images on our TV screens as a plane crashed into the second twin tower of the World Trade Center. We watched our country and countrymen (gals, too), come together in a spirit of patriotism, pride, and brotherhood rising and permeating the air. We collectively agreed: Never again. But once again, on a Tuesday, New York’s citizens and subway system came under attack. A gunman … Read more

Pro-Police Candidates May Soon Start Winning, But Cops Still Face a Huge Problem — By Michael Letts

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Pro-police candidates may start winning elections in Democrat-controlled cities as the Defund the Police movement cracks under unrealistic expectations. This is good and bad news for police. It’s good news because citizens in these cities are realizing that the police serve a necessary function in their communities. The bad news is that police will have to prove they are up to the task and reverse crime rates that started rising when police agencies were defunded. … Read more

There Have Been Suspects Arrested In the Sacramento Shooting Spree, But What Can Be Done in the Future? Guest: Michael Letts

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But What Can Be Done In the Future? Guest: Michael Letts Earlier this week, a mass shooting in Sacramento left six dead and twelve injured, with the Sacramento Police seeking suspects. Today, they announced that three suspects have been arrested and charged, including two brothers—Dandrae Martin and Smiley Martin. Michael Letts spoke out on the arrests, just days after his group, In-Vest USA, contributed vests to the Sacramento Police to help them further. “We couldn’t … Read more

There Have Been Suspects Arrested In the Sacramento Shooting Spree, But What Can Be Done In the Future?

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Earlier this week, a mass shooting in Sacramento left six dead and twelve injured, with the Sacramento Police seeking suspects. Today, they announced that three suspects have been arrested and charged, including two brothers—Dandrae Martin and Smiley Martin. Michael Letts spoke out on the arrests, just days after his group, In-Vest USA, contributed vests to the Sacramento Police to help them further. “We couldn’t be prouder of the Sacramento Police Department,” said Letts. “They’re going … Read more

President Joe Biden’s Title 42 Reversal Leaves Heavy Concern

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With President Joe Biden recently lifting the Title 42 rule originally kept in place for border protection, many are bracing for the impact it will have. Several states, including Arizona and Louisiana, have already filed lawsuits in an attempt to reverse it; and many believe that there will now be a surge of migrants, without about a million expected in the first six weeks alone. The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)’s RJ Hauman recently … Read more

Topic: Portland Commissioner’s Recent Court No-Shows Guest: Michael Letts

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Michael A Letts

Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty is in the hot seat. After failing to show up in court hearings over her outstanding credit card accounts, Multnomah County Circuit Judge Judith Matarazzo has recently ordered Hardsty to pay over $16,000 in unpaid debts and fees. Previously, Hardesty filed a $5 million lawsuit against the Portland Police Association, its former President Brian Hunzeker, and the City of Portland over reports that she was involved in a hit-and-run … Read more

Political Policy has Public Safety Consequences Guest: Michael Letts

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Rising gas prices cut Police patrol time, lengthening response time, triggering a 1000% increase in Panic Room inquiries. Interview guest Police Officer Michael Letts   Intro: Current public policy decisions have dramatic impacts on public safety and health across America, ranging from reduced law enforcement patrols to longer response times for fire and EMS due to gas price increases. Longer response times have caused crime to go up. That, in turn, triggered the law of … Read more

Black Lives Matter affiliate reportedly scammed investors Guest: Michael Letts

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Interview guest Police Officer Michael Letts   The New York Post reported that a Boston social justice charity affiliate, funded in part by Black Lives Matter, scammed donors out of $185,000, citing allegations by federal authorities.   The allegations are that Clark Grant and Monica Cannon-Grant treated their organization as a personal piggy bank to pay for shopping sprees, salons, and a summer vacation trip.   In 2017 their “Fight Supremacy” Boston March followed the Charlottesville, … Read more

Police Officer fired for shooting 12-year-old who was shooting at police Guest: Michael Letts

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Interview guest, Police Officer Michael Letts Intro: A police officer is being fired for shooting back at a suspect who was shooting at a police officer. But as it turned out, the suspect was 12 years old but is now dead. This begs the question: Is there an age limit for the use of deadly force? Our guest is Police Officer Michael Letts to help us answer this question and shed light on similar situations that might … Read more

Gasoline thefts are on the rise due to rising gas prices, according to police Guest: Michael Letts

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Interview guest Police Officer Michael Letts Police report an increase in thefts of gasoline as gas prices soar. The thefts include thieves siphoning or puncturing gas tanks to drain the gas, as well as a rise in drive-off gas thefts. Then, thieves fill up and take off! This is similar to when restaurant prices rise, and we see an increase in ‘Dine and Dash’ thefts. But fuel thefts are not limited to individual vehicles. For … Read more

PEOPLE’S CONVOY/ FREEDOM CONVOY USA Guest: Michael Letts

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Truck Convoy from Los Angeles to Hagerstown, MD Speedway, then to DC Beltway to Protest Mandates and Biden Energy Policies Interview guest Michael Letts, co-chairman of Freedom Convoy/People’s Convoy The People’s Convoy USA and the Freedom Convoy are caravans of trucks that left California and parked overnight at the Hagerstown, MC Speedway truck stop. It then headed to the Beltway around Washington, DC, to protest unconstitutional mandates imposed by the Biden Administration and other government entities and Biden’s energy policies that … Read more

TOXIC FIRE PITS Guest: Michael Letts

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The New Agent Orange?   Interview guest Michael Letts of InVest USA   Many people were introduced to the term “toxic fire pits,” for the first time during Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. But what are toxic fire pits?   Joining us to help answer this question and more is Michael Letts, founder, and CEO of InVest USA, a charity that offers bulletproof vests and other protection to police and other first responders. … Read more

FREEDOM CONVOY USA 2022

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Truck Convoy from Los Angeles to DC to Protest Mandates   Interview guests Kyle Sefcik and Michael Letts, co-chairmen Truckers Convoy The Freedom Convoy USA 2022 is a caravan of trucks that left Los Angeles, California on February 24, 2022 and is headed east to Washington, DC to protest what they consider to be unconstitutional madates imposed by the Biden Administration and other government entities.   The convoy is growing by thousands of Truckers, Motorcyclists, Suv’s, and other vehicles. Some … Read more

Cop shot at by 4-year-old whose dad ordered him to shoot Guest: Michael Letts

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  Interview guest Michael Letts, Columbia, SC   A 4-year-old child was reportedly ordered by his father to shoot at police officers who were arresting him at a McDonald’s in Utah. The father was upset over his drive-through food order supposedly being messed up, showing he brandished a gun, leading an employee to call the police, who arrived and found a 3-year-old in the back seat with the 4-year-old who had reportedly shot at the police. Our … Read more

January 6 Police Beating of Unconscious Trump Supporter deemed “Objectively Reasonable” by Internal Affairs Guest: Michael Letts

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  Interview guest Michael Letts, Columbia, SC   The January 6, 2021 Police beating of an unconscious Trump supporter was just deemed “Objectively Reasonable” by the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Internal Affairs Bureau.   Video of the beating was assembled by a Texas man clearly showing a DC police officer using a steel baton and a big wooden stick to beat Trump supporter Rosanne Boyland when she was already unconscious at the West Terrace Capitol … Read more

College Cops Killed by Active Shooter Guest: Michael Letts

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Biden’s first year in office saw 73 police officers killed — most deaths since 1995 Interview guest Michael Letts, Columbia, SC   Bridgewater College Police Department (BCPD) Officer John Painter and Campus Safety Officer Vashon “J.J.” Jefferson, known as the ‘dynamic duo’, were murdered in the line of duty on February 1st while responding a report of a suspicious person. The tragic murder of these two beloved officers is only the most recent example of … Read more

Cities are losing Police Officers and are in crisis mode trying to replace them Guest: Michael Letts

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Interview guest Michael Letts, Columbia, SC Suggested host intro: Cities are losing Police Officers and are in crisis mode trying to replace them. Our expert guest on this topic is police officer Michael Letts, who says the Defund the Police Movement has taken its toll, adding that if we do not unite and take immediate action, we could spiral into Anarchy and possibly a Third World country status. Welcome, Michael. Q&A: Answer: Rome wasn’t built in a day, … Read more

Weekend Cop Killings: Two NYPD Officers ambushed, and Texas officer killed at a routine traffic stop Guest: Michael Letts

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  Weekend Cop Killings: Two NYPD Officers ambushed, and Texas officer killed at a routine traffic stop   Suggested host intro:   Just when violent crime against police couldn’t get any worse, two more New York police officers were ambushed and killed over the weekend, and another police officer in Texas during a routine traffic stop.   Violent crime is rising at an unprecedented rate, already topping last year’s 29% increase that set as a … Read more

‘Extremely Organized’ Large Groups of Illegal Aliens entering through Texas County, according to Texas Sheriff Guest: Michael Letts

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  Suggested host intro: Extremely organized large groups of illegal aliens are entering the United States through Kinney County, Texas, according to Sheriff Brad Coe and reported by The EpochTimes   Authorities do not see this migration showing down. They are greatly concerned about drugs being smuggled along with this migration train that that likely will expect tax-funded welfare benefits once they are in the United States.   Joining us in this discussion is police officer Michael … Read more

Capitol Police Officer Who Killed Ashli Babbitt has never been interviewed. Will there ever be a real investigation? Guest: Michael Letts

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Capitol Police Officer Who Killed Ashli Babbitt has never been interviewed. Will there ever be a real investigation? Suggested host intro: It’s been just over one year since millions of people watched viral videos of January 6 Capitol Demonstrator and veteran U.S. soldier Ashli Babbitt getting shot and killed by a Capitol Police officer. What’s shocking to anyone who watched was the shooter was safely insulated from the unarmed demonstrators. He shot her through a … Read more

Manhattan D.A. perplexed by pushback over his Soft-on-Crime policies Guest: Michael Letts

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Interview guest, police officer Michael Letts   Questions:    1.) New York City has a new mayor and District Attorney. What do you think are the objectives of D.A. Briggs with radical soft-on-crime policies? A.) His distorted view is that making a concerted effort to keep criminals out of jail inspires them to be better people, making room for the “real” criminals (a.k.a. so-called domestic terrorists)   2.) What actually takes place when a convicted … Read more

Heroic Actions by Lady Cop are a positive example for us all Guest: Michael Letts

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Interview guest police officer Michael Letts   Intro: Heros come in many sizes, races, and genders. Sometimes heroes even come in the form of a… Police officer! Such is the case with a law enforcement officer in Lakewood, Colorado. Agent Ashley Farris was able to stop an active shooter, even after she was seriously injured herself. The assailant had already killed five people. There’s no way of knowing how many more he would have gunned … Read more

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