1 00:00:20,171 --> 00:00:22,608 [rhythmic tapping] 2 00:00:24,306 --> 00:00:28,658 [traffic whoosing] [bus braking] 3 00:00:34,185 --> 00:00:35,491 [car trunk closing] 4 00:00:35,665 --> 00:00:38,537 - That's interesting. Trunk checks. 5 00:00:39,582 --> 00:00:42,063 Yeah. We're not gonna drive shit in there. 6 00:00:42,237 --> 00:00:44,935 [ominous music begins] 7 00:00:53,596 --> 00:00:56,512 [ominous music continues] 8 00:00:58,905 --> 00:01:01,821 [camera shutter clicking] 9 00:01:07,697 --> 00:01:09,525 This is gonna be the most high vis area. 10 00:01:09,699 --> 00:01:11,918 So this is where we're gonna want people seeing, you know, 11 00:01:12,093 --> 00:01:14,051 US troops gunning down patriotic Americans. 12 00:01:17,402 --> 00:01:19,274 Can you keep tabs on the suburban behind us 13 00:01:19,448 --> 00:01:21,232 with your side view? Not like hardcore. 14 00:01:21,406 --> 00:01:22,146 I just wanna see if they follow us 15 00:01:22,320 --> 00:01:23,234 all the way across the bridge. 16 00:01:26,846 --> 00:01:29,719 [car horn honking] 17 00:01:29,893 --> 00:01:31,851 - Key is trying to lure the response teams 18 00:01:32,025 --> 00:01:32,678 into Virginia - Mm-hmm [affirmative]. 19 00:01:32,852 --> 00:01:34,724 and then cutting the bridges. 20 00:01:34,898 --> 00:01:38,336 - Yeah. 'Cause all of our insiders are in the DC Guard. 21 00:01:38,510 --> 00:01:40,033 Correct? - Mm-hmm [affirmative]. 22 00:01:40,208 --> 00:01:42,079 - Here's Washington Monument, 23 00:01:42,253 --> 00:01:43,602 here's the White House, - Mm-hmm [affirmative]. 24 00:01:43,776 --> 00:01:46,953 a dead reckoning from us to the Washington Monument, 25 00:01:47,128 --> 00:01:50,000 and you're gonna watch that fucker right across. 26 00:01:50,174 --> 00:01:50,609 - Yep. 27 00:01:55,048 --> 00:01:56,789 [camera shutter clicking] 28 00:01:56,963 --> 00:01:58,487 - A little gasoline, you've got a big distraction. 29 00:01:58,661 --> 00:02:00,053 - Right. 30 00:02:00,228 --> 00:02:01,490 - That close to the Pentagon's - Yeah. 31 00:02:01,664 --> 00:02:02,534 gonna get a response. 32 00:02:02,708 --> 00:02:05,058 - Right. [device beeping] 33 00:02:09,150 --> 00:02:11,152 [jet soaring] 34 00:02:17,506 --> 00:02:18,333 - Ready? [device beeping] 35 00:02:18,507 --> 00:02:20,509 - Yep. [sinister chord strikes] 36 00:02:20,683 --> 00:02:23,207 - My fellow Americans, 37 00:02:23,381 --> 00:02:27,168 when our ancestors came to these shores centuries ago, 38 00:02:27,342 --> 00:02:29,909 they brought with them two essential elements 39 00:02:30,083 --> 00:02:32,129 that would ensure their survival, 40 00:02:32,303 --> 00:02:34,131 faith, and purpose. 41 00:02:36,307 --> 00:02:38,962 Faith is a gift from God to us. 42 00:02:39,136 --> 00:02:41,660 Purpose is what gives us the ability 43 00:02:41,834 --> 00:02:43,836 to put that power to use. 44 00:02:44,881 --> 00:02:48,014 It is undeniable that this past election was stolen 45 00:02:48,189 --> 00:02:51,453 and it is Hotham who is attempting a coup 46 00:02:51,627 --> 00:02:54,673 to consolidate his illegitimate power and eliminate 47 00:02:54,847 --> 00:02:57,981 our God-given freedoms. [ominous music fades] 48 00:02:58,155 --> 00:03:00,244 To all those members of the armed forces 49 00:03:00,418 --> 00:03:02,594 watching and listening, 50 00:03:03,639 --> 00:03:06,642 join with us to defend our liberty and land, 51 00:03:08,296 --> 00:03:11,603 with faith and purpose. America, 52 00:03:11,777 --> 00:03:14,824 God and freedom will prevail. 53 00:03:16,347 --> 00:03:16,913 - Yeah. Yep. 54 00:03:19,132 --> 00:03:21,047 - Should I be friendlier? [British accent] 55 00:03:21,222 --> 00:03:24,050 - No. Mm-mm [negative]. - No? 56 00:03:24,225 --> 00:03:26,139 - I'm gonna join up. - Yeah? 57 00:03:26,314 --> 00:03:27,053 - You motivated yourself? 58 00:03:27,228 --> 00:03:27,750 - I did. - Okay. 59 00:03:30,622 --> 00:03:32,798 - Guys happy with that? [apple crunching] 60 00:03:32,972 --> 00:03:36,149 [pulsing tense music begins] 61 00:03:44,767 --> 00:03:47,030 [whirring sound] 62 00:03:50,642 --> 00:03:53,254 [glasses clattering] 63 00:04:01,784 --> 00:04:04,787 [pulsing tense music continues] 64 00:04:04,961 --> 00:04:06,919 - About a year ago, three Generals penned an op-ed 65 00:04:07,093 --> 00:04:09,400 in the Washington Post that said, 66 00:04:09,574 --> 00:04:12,273 "We're increasingly concerned about extremism in the ranks 67 00:04:12,447 --> 00:04:15,276 and that the next insurrection like activity 68 00:04:15,450 --> 00:04:17,278 could involve members of the active duty military. 69 00:04:19,976 --> 00:04:22,500 One of the recommendations the generals made was that 70 00:04:22,674 --> 00:04:24,937 the Pentagon and DHS should take some time 71 00:04:25,111 --> 00:04:27,113 to war game what that might look like 72 00:04:27,288 --> 00:04:28,332 and what the implications would be. 73 00:04:37,689 --> 00:04:39,300 - I am President Hotham, 74 00:04:39,474 --> 00:04:42,041 Commander in Chief of the US Armed Forces, 75 00:04:42,215 --> 00:04:45,044 Chief Executive of the United States of America, 76 00:04:45,218 --> 00:04:47,133 elected to a four-year term, 77 00:04:47,308 --> 00:04:49,266 just completed reelection campaign, 78 00:04:49,440 --> 00:04:50,398 which is under fault's dispute. 79 00:04:54,358 --> 00:04:56,882 - So I'm playing the role of Chief of National Guard Bureau 80 00:04:57,056 --> 00:04:59,145 and the DC Commander. 81 00:04:59,320 --> 00:05:01,322 - Well, I am Secretary of Homeland Security. 82 00:05:01,496 --> 00:05:02,758 It's a tough job. - It's a tough job, right? 83 00:05:02,932 --> 00:05:04,063 - Somebody's gotta do it, - Somebody. 84 00:05:04,237 --> 00:05:04,760 right? Might as well be you, right? 85 00:05:04,934 --> 00:05:06,327 - Yeah. 86 00:05:06,501 --> 00:05:07,806 - Are you nervous at all? 87 00:05:07,980 --> 00:05:11,201 - It's not a nervousness of playing the exercise, 88 00:05:11,375 --> 00:05:14,552 as much as we're probably gonna have to make decisions about 89 00:05:14,726 --> 00:05:16,554 level of force. - Mm-hmm [affirmative]. 90 00:05:16,728 --> 00:05:18,730 - And that, that's very heavy. 91 00:05:18,904 --> 00:05:22,081 I've been, I've been, I've been in the real situation room. 92 00:05:22,255 --> 00:05:25,041 These are really tough decisions. 93 00:05:25,215 --> 00:05:26,651 - I'm David Crease. 94 00:05:26,825 --> 00:05:27,522 I'm the Director of National Intelligence 95 00:05:27,696 --> 00:05:28,740 for this exercise. - Oh, great. 96 00:05:28,914 --> 00:05:29,959 - Just wanted to say hello. - Great. 97 00:05:30,133 --> 00:05:30,960 - You'll be seeing me at the table. 98 00:05:31,134 --> 00:05:32,440 - Okay, great. - Yeah. 99 00:05:32,614 --> 00:05:33,441 - All right. Tell me, - Enjoy it. 100 00:05:33,615 --> 00:05:34,703 what's your background here? - CIA. 101 00:05:39,621 --> 00:05:41,231 - That voice is not the Pentagon. 102 00:05:41,405 --> 00:05:44,190 We're not DHS, but we do have an incredible number 103 00:05:44,365 --> 00:05:46,584 of folks in our network who have held positions 104 00:05:46,758 --> 00:05:49,500 in these agencies who volunteered to serve 105 00:05:49,674 --> 00:05:51,415 and are taking this issue really seriously. 106 00:05:51,589 --> 00:05:53,722 So we thought why not bring them all together 107 00:05:53,896 --> 00:05:55,811 and where things go from there 108 00:05:55,985 --> 00:05:58,117 will be up to the role players. 109 00:05:58,291 --> 00:06:00,424 - Seated around this room is an incredible diversity 110 00:06:00,598 --> 00:06:02,208 of professional experience 111 00:06:02,383 --> 00:06:05,037 spanning the last five presidential administrations. 112 00:06:05,211 --> 00:06:06,387 All of us are here today 113 00:06:06,561 --> 00:06:08,127 because we are increasingly concerned 114 00:06:08,301 --> 00:06:09,868 by the rise of domestic extremism 115 00:06:10,042 --> 00:06:11,914 and radicalization in this country, 116 00:06:12,088 --> 00:06:15,483 specifically within the active duty military forces. 117 00:06:15,657 --> 00:06:18,224 I don't need to tell you that the alarms are flashing red. 118 00:06:18,399 --> 00:06:20,357 Most of you have at one point, sworn under oath 119 00:06:20,531 --> 00:06:22,403 to protect and defend the constitution. 120 00:06:22,577 --> 00:06:24,753 Today, we'll examine a frightening scenario. 121 00:06:24,927 --> 00:06:28,409 What happens when those in uniform break that oath? 122 00:06:28,583 --> 00:06:30,933 - I think what brought us all together is 123 00:06:31,107 --> 00:06:33,588 a need to be better prepared, 124 00:06:33,762 --> 00:06:37,026 and the exercise is 125 00:06:37,200 --> 00:06:40,072 Introduction to Coup Prevention 101. 126 00:06:42,205 --> 00:06:43,859 - I'm a retired Lieutenant General. 127 00:06:44,033 --> 00:06:46,165 I spent 37 years in the Army. 128 00:06:46,339 --> 00:06:48,603 I'm pretty adamantly non-partisan. 129 00:06:48,777 --> 00:06:51,997 In fact, that was one of my conditions for participation, 130 00:06:52,171 --> 00:06:54,260 that it was not a partisan exercise 131 00:06:54,435 --> 00:06:57,655 because this should not be about politics. 132 00:06:57,829 --> 00:06:58,569 This is about security. 133 00:07:03,966 --> 00:07:05,228 - So we have the situation room, 134 00:07:05,402 --> 00:07:06,229 we've got the press briefing room, 135 00:07:06,403 --> 00:07:08,710 and we've got the Red Cell room. 136 00:07:08,884 --> 00:07:11,408 - Classic terminology for war gaming... 137 00:07:11,582 --> 00:07:13,845 White cell is your game masters 138 00:07:14,019 --> 00:07:15,673 controlling the scenario and adding injects. 139 00:07:17,632 --> 00:07:20,069 Blue team is typically the good guys. 140 00:07:20,243 --> 00:07:22,071 And then Red Cell is your opponent. 141 00:07:23,072 --> 00:07:25,814 - Me and my team, we spend all day, every day, 142 00:07:25,988 --> 00:07:28,860 studying extremist movements. [automatic gunfire] 143 00:07:29,034 --> 00:07:32,168 In the simulation, we're like the real chaos agents, 144 00:07:32,342 --> 00:07:33,648 like we're the ground, 145 00:07:33,822 --> 00:07:34,779 ground teams, right? - Right. Yeah. Yeah. 146 00:07:34,953 --> 00:07:36,564 - You guys are the, 147 00:07:36,738 --> 00:07:38,609 the Bannon stone figures. - But we're in touch. 148 00:07:38,783 --> 00:07:40,742 - Yes. 149 00:07:40,916 --> 00:07:45,007 - The events of January 6th surprised a lot of Americans. 150 00:07:46,269 --> 00:07:49,359 It did not surprise those who followed the far right. 151 00:07:51,317 --> 00:07:52,971 These threats are advancing in a way 152 00:07:53,145 --> 00:07:55,626 that the average American just has no idea. 153 00:07:55,800 --> 00:08:00,805 Eroding confidence in democracy was successful. 154 00:08:00,979 --> 00:08:03,895 Next January 6th is another inflection point. 155 00:08:04,069 --> 00:08:05,984 These insurrectionists have recognized 156 00:08:06,158 --> 00:08:08,509 that this certification of the next president 157 00:08:08,683 --> 00:08:10,293 is a vulnerability that can be exploited. 158 00:08:14,950 --> 00:08:18,083 - Three, two... From Washington, 159 00:08:18,257 --> 00:08:20,172 I'm Isha Sesay. 160 00:08:20,346 --> 00:08:22,697 The question on the minds of many at this moment is, 161 00:08:22,871 --> 00:08:24,394 is our government and military 162 00:08:24,568 --> 00:08:27,049 prepared to face this challenge? 163 00:08:28,137 --> 00:08:31,140 - We're certainly as a country more divided 164 00:08:31,314 --> 00:08:34,883 than any time in my lifetime. 165 00:08:35,057 --> 00:08:38,669 I thought that fever would break. I don't think that it has. 166 00:08:39,670 --> 00:08:41,672 - What I wanna do is think about the unthinkable, 167 00:08:41,846 --> 00:08:43,979 the plausible scenario that seems implausible. 168 00:08:44,153 --> 00:08:46,155 And do all of this 169 00:08:46,329 --> 00:08:48,984 with sort of the ghosts of January 6th hovering over us, 170 00:08:49,158 --> 00:08:51,464 knowing what could happen if the government 171 00:08:51,639 --> 00:08:53,728 doesn't respond in the right way. 172 00:08:53,902 --> 00:08:56,034 - This isn't scripted. 173 00:08:56,208 --> 00:08:59,472 I have no idea if at the end of this exercise 174 00:08:59,647 --> 00:09:02,301 this country collapses or comes together. 175 00:09:05,391 --> 00:09:06,784 - The scenario that we've designed 176 00:09:06,958 --> 00:09:10,658 begins with a contested election. 177 00:09:10,832 --> 00:09:13,704 You have members of the active military 178 00:09:13,878 --> 00:09:17,403 siding with the losing candidate and disobeying orders. 179 00:09:17,578 --> 00:09:19,492 Welcome everyone. Thank you for being here. 180 00:09:19,667 --> 00:09:21,712 You have six hours to avert a civil war 181 00:09:21,886 --> 00:09:23,975 and ensure the peaceful transfer of power. 182 00:09:24,149 --> 00:09:25,455 If the clock runs out and Congress fails 183 00:09:25,629 --> 00:09:27,283 to certify the election results, 184 00:09:27,457 --> 00:09:28,719 you lose and the insurrection to swing. 185 00:09:37,641 --> 00:09:38,990 - This is not something 186 00:09:39,164 --> 00:09:41,602 that is just one party versus another. 187 00:09:41,776 --> 00:09:45,127 It is a force that could tear our country apart. 188 00:09:45,301 --> 00:09:46,607 [timer beeping] 189 00:09:46,781 --> 00:09:49,348 - What we are here to do is stress test 190 00:09:49,522 --> 00:09:51,524 our national security system. 191 00:09:51,699 --> 00:09:55,964 I want them to be prepared for the worst case scenarios. 192 00:09:56,138 --> 00:10:00,969 If the bad guys in this scenario win, democracy loses. 193 00:10:01,622 --> 00:10:03,449 - Mr. President, we are gonna be starting the game 194 00:10:03,624 --> 00:10:05,060 in 5, 195 00:10:05,234 --> 00:10:06,061 4, 196 00:10:06,235 --> 00:10:07,062 3, 197 00:10:07,236 --> 00:10:07,932 2, 198 00:10:08,106 --> 00:10:09,412 1. 199 00:10:09,586 --> 00:10:12,241 [ticking] 200 00:10:12,415 --> 00:10:14,678 [sirens wailing] 201 00:10:16,854 --> 00:10:20,815 [frenetic music begins] 202 00:10:20,989 --> 00:10:23,644 [protestors clamoring] 203 00:10:31,739 --> 00:10:33,436 - We're breaking into regular programming 204 00:10:33,610 --> 00:10:35,656 to bring you this special report from the Capitol, 205 00:10:35,830 --> 00:10:38,223 where Congress is due to convene, 206 00:10:38,397 --> 00:10:41,879 to certify President John Hotham's election to a second term 207 00:10:42,053 --> 00:10:44,229 after his defeat of Robert Strickland. 208 00:10:44,403 --> 00:10:47,145 But we are now getting word that thousands have gathered 209 00:10:47,319 --> 00:10:50,453 on the National Mall with hundreds of protestors 210 00:10:50,627 --> 00:10:53,761 currently facing off against law enforcement. 211 00:10:53,935 --> 00:10:55,588 This is what we know at the moment. 212 00:10:55,763 --> 00:10:58,766 A security checkpoint at the Capitol has appeared 213 00:10:58,940 --> 00:11:02,247 to have been breached by protestors for Robert Strickland 214 00:11:02,421 --> 00:11:06,469 with the help of DC Guardsmen assigned to two units 215 00:11:06,643 --> 00:11:08,776 that had been securing the checkpoints. 216 00:11:08,950 --> 00:11:11,561 This is breaking news. It is fast developing. 217 00:11:11,735 --> 00:11:14,433 We are awaiting word from the Pentagon and the White House 218 00:11:14,607 --> 00:11:17,785 on how severe the security situation is 219 00:11:17,959 --> 00:11:20,788 and if there is indeed a breakdown 220 00:11:20,962 --> 00:11:23,965 in military ranks. [somber music begins] 221 00:11:24,139 --> 00:11:26,184 - Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. 222 00:11:26,358 --> 00:11:27,272 I'm here to brief you on an evolving 223 00:11:27,446 --> 00:11:29,579 situation at the US Capitol. 224 00:11:29,753 --> 00:11:31,973 We've identified a group known as the, "Order of Columbus," 225 00:11:32,147 --> 00:11:33,496 that we believe is behind the violence. 226 00:11:33,670 --> 00:11:35,541 It's a very dynamic situation, 227 00:11:35,716 --> 00:11:37,239 both what is occurring on the ground, 228 00:11:37,413 --> 00:11:40,111 as well as our understanding of that is evolving. 229 00:11:40,285 --> 00:11:42,548 What we have heard in this unexpected breach was that 230 00:11:42,723 --> 00:11:45,290 the protestors have demonstrated evolved tactics, 231 00:11:45,464 --> 00:11:46,901 evolved communications, 232 00:11:47,075 --> 00:11:50,034 and evolved weapons from what we saw in 2021. 233 00:11:50,208 --> 00:11:51,557 So the Order of Columbus 234 00:11:51,732 --> 00:11:53,124 is part of the sovereign citizen movement. 235 00:11:53,298 --> 00:11:55,213 It is founded on the belief that 236 00:11:55,387 --> 00:11:58,173 the founders established the United States 237 00:11:58,347 --> 00:12:01,350 based on biblical interpretation and that therefore, 238 00:12:01,524 --> 00:12:04,483 the existing government is largely not legitimate. 239 00:12:04,657 --> 00:12:07,225 Part of the Order of Columbus' efforts 240 00:12:07,399 --> 00:12:10,228 involve registering themselves as churches. 241 00:12:10,402 --> 00:12:12,448 They do this for at least a couple of reasons. 242 00:12:12,622 --> 00:12:15,451 One is to escape financial scrutiny and oversight, 243 00:12:15,625 --> 00:12:18,149 and the next is to provide some limited protection 244 00:12:18,323 --> 00:12:21,109 against public disclosure of their activities. 245 00:12:21,283 --> 00:12:23,415 And consequently, they view themselves as 246 00:12:23,589 --> 00:12:26,549 immune from the existing government. 247 00:12:26,723 --> 00:12:28,333 That's all the information I have for now. 248 00:12:28,507 --> 00:12:30,074 If there's something you'd like me to go through again 249 00:12:30,248 --> 00:12:32,424 or explain further, I'd be happy to do so. 250 00:12:32,598 --> 00:12:33,730 Pete, do you have any idea 251 00:12:33,904 --> 00:12:36,254 how many people are at the Capitol? 252 00:12:36,428 --> 00:12:38,126 Sir, estimate on the mall is several thousand, 253 00:12:38,300 --> 00:12:40,302 less than 10,000. 254 00:12:40,476 --> 00:12:43,566 The FBI, along with DOD investigative entities, 255 00:12:43,740 --> 00:12:46,612 estimate that of approximately the 2,700 256 00:12:46,787 --> 00:12:49,528 DC National Guard personnel protecting the Capitol, 257 00:12:49,702 --> 00:12:52,967 approximately 180 of them are believed 258 00:12:53,141 --> 00:12:56,100 to be affiliated with the Order of Columbus. 259 00:12:56,274 --> 00:12:58,929 - Secret Service describes the situation as dicey 260 00:12:59,103 --> 00:13:01,976 and a powder keg waiting to explode. 261 00:13:02,150 --> 00:13:04,282 - I'm about to drop the, the DOD one 262 00:13:04,456 --> 00:13:07,068 right now. [digital trilling] 263 00:13:07,242 --> 00:13:10,114 - Can, can I interrupt? Mr. President, we're hearing that 264 00:13:10,288 --> 00:13:12,987 the movement on the Capitol is escalating. 265 00:13:13,161 --> 00:13:14,727 I think we need to make a statement. 266 00:13:14,902 --> 00:13:18,775 It needs to be clear on what's gonna happen if in fact 267 00:13:18,949 --> 00:13:21,430 this continues and this movement continues. 268 00:13:21,604 --> 00:13:23,954 And so I think it's, time is of the essence 269 00:13:24,128 --> 00:13:26,609 to make a strong statement right now, 270 00:13:26,783 --> 00:13:28,176 that we're in charge of this. 271 00:13:28,350 --> 00:13:32,006 We are not gonna let another 2021 happen again. 272 00:13:32,180 --> 00:13:34,443 - Mr. President, the fact that we have breaches 273 00:13:34,617 --> 00:13:36,575 being facilitated by the National Guard 274 00:13:36,749 --> 00:13:38,664 is complicating the situation, 275 00:13:38,839 --> 00:13:39,970 even though there's multiple redundancies 276 00:13:40,144 --> 00:13:41,232 in place. - [Producer] One. 277 00:13:41,406 --> 00:13:42,451 - We now are working with our partners 278 00:13:42,625 --> 00:13:44,496 to pull them off the street 279 00:13:44,670 --> 00:13:47,282 so that we can replace them with other service members. 280 00:13:47,456 --> 00:13:49,458 We have to get them off the street. 281 00:13:49,632 --> 00:13:51,068 The second thing is that we're gonna have to 282 00:13:51,242 --> 00:13:53,592 continue to monitor social media 283 00:13:53,766 --> 00:13:56,552 so that we can pinpoint who some of our members are 284 00:13:56,726 --> 00:13:58,032 that may be problematic. 285 00:13:58,206 --> 00:13:59,990 - So in other words, you are confirming 286 00:14:00,164 --> 00:14:02,166 that there are National Guard that have in fact 287 00:14:02,340 --> 00:14:05,126 led protestors through. Have they been secured? 288 00:14:05,300 --> 00:14:08,869 And have they been put in a secure place for processing 289 00:14:09,043 --> 00:14:10,305 because they are not - So... 290 00:14:10,479 --> 00:14:12,002 doing their duty right now? - That's correct. 291 00:14:12,176 --> 00:14:13,743 - Sir, if I can give you an update. 292 00:14:13,917 --> 00:14:17,007 DHS, we do have a word out with Maryland and Virginia, 293 00:14:17,181 --> 00:14:18,835 the law enforcement community there. 294 00:14:19,009 --> 00:14:21,838 They are prepared to surge if we need that. 295 00:14:22,012 --> 00:14:23,709 So if we give 'em the word that wheels up now, 296 00:14:23,884 --> 00:14:25,711 they're gonna go wheels up. 297 00:14:25,886 --> 00:14:27,496 - We don't wanna show up with a force that is overwhelming, 298 00:14:27,670 --> 00:14:31,239 too large, or with a force that is too small and is gonna be 299 00:14:31,413 --> 00:14:35,025 overrun and therefore is going to look like we don't, 300 00:14:35,199 --> 00:14:37,636 we're not capable of stopping this. 301 00:14:37,810 --> 00:14:40,291 - Suggestions for next steps. [pulsing tense music begins] 302 00:14:40,465 --> 00:14:43,555 Often I think, we want to perceive a leader 303 00:14:43,729 --> 00:14:46,819 as someone who will just boldly charge ahead. 304 00:14:46,994 --> 00:14:49,605 But I think effective leaders are those 305 00:14:49,779 --> 00:14:55,306 that first listen and maybe listen more than they even talk, 306 00:14:55,480 --> 00:14:59,745 and try to draw on the best of everyone around them 307 00:14:59,920 --> 00:15:01,356 to reach sort of that considered judgment. 308 00:15:03,488 --> 00:15:05,926 - Mr. President, I, I do think it's going to 309 00:15:06,100 --> 00:15:09,146 potentially escalate rapidly. - If we overreact, 310 00:15:09,320 --> 00:15:10,626 I think it's gonna come back 311 00:15:10,800 --> 00:15:12,889 and it'll haunt your entire presidency, 312 00:15:13,063 --> 00:15:15,674 but we wanna be ready if we need to react. 313 00:15:15,848 --> 00:15:18,242 - My understanding is they've already 314 00:15:18,416 --> 00:15:20,853 breached to the point of being trespassers. 315 00:15:21,028 --> 00:15:23,900 I think that what you need, Mr. President, you know, 316 00:15:24,074 --> 00:15:26,903 with all due deference to the, to the secretary, 317 00:15:27,077 --> 00:15:29,297 and I completely understand what you're saying, 318 00:15:29,471 --> 00:15:33,083 I think what the public saw in 2021 was an under reaction. 319 00:15:33,257 --> 00:15:35,520 I don't think anyone is anticipating 320 00:15:35,694 --> 00:15:37,479 we need the full strength of the military, 321 00:15:37,653 --> 00:15:39,785 but we have to respond 322 00:15:39,960 --> 00:15:42,788 so we don't have a repeat of what happened in 2021. 323 00:15:42,963 --> 00:15:46,227 So that's the balance. Do you start with a criticism? 324 00:15:46,401 --> 00:15:49,970 A military intervention to basically seat this president? 325 00:15:50,144 --> 00:15:53,799 Or do you start with a, with a scene that we saw, 326 00:15:53,974 --> 00:15:57,064 you know, four years ago, which also will taint the, 327 00:15:57,238 --> 00:15:59,849 the people's attitudes about democracy? 328 00:16:00,023 --> 00:16:03,984 And to me at this point, we cannot underreact to the threat. 329 00:16:04,158 --> 00:16:06,160 - There is another element here too, 330 00:16:06,334 --> 00:16:09,119 and that is religious liberties because this, these folks 331 00:16:09,293 --> 00:16:13,428 have ostensibly declared themselves as a quote, "Church." 332 00:16:13,602 --> 00:16:17,519 Well, I, I, I, just from my personal view right now, 333 00:16:17,693 --> 00:16:22,263 that's total BS and we will be looking at whether or not 334 00:16:22,567 --> 00:16:24,439 that we can crack that code. 335 00:16:24,613 --> 00:16:27,007 But it's also something that is very delicate 336 00:16:27,181 --> 00:16:29,096 to deal with from a public relations 337 00:16:29,270 --> 00:16:31,141 about freedom of religion. 338 00:16:31,315 --> 00:16:33,404 - No one, no one thinks that's a church. 339 00:16:33,578 --> 00:16:35,450 It is critically important 340 00:16:35,624 --> 00:16:38,670 that if we have any additional intel that's been overlooked, 341 00:16:38,844 --> 00:16:42,544 that we get that intel to this table right now. 342 00:16:42,718 --> 00:16:44,850 - We've pissed off a lot of senior ranking folks 343 00:16:45,025 --> 00:16:46,287 from all five presidential administrations. 344 00:16:46,461 --> 00:16:47,505 - Doing my job. Yeah. - Great job. 345 00:16:49,725 --> 00:16:52,380 - They're stressed. [laughing] - I know. Yeah. 346 00:16:52,554 --> 00:16:53,511 - You could see the sweat on their brows. 347 00:16:53,685 --> 00:16:57,341 This scenario is developed to reflect 348 00:16:57,515 --> 00:16:59,039 a lot of what happened on January 6th, 349 00:16:59,213 --> 00:17:01,432 but with the twist that this time, 350 00:17:01,606 --> 00:17:03,739 members of the National Guard who have been brought in 351 00:17:03,913 --> 00:17:06,655 to protect the Capitol, actually join the insurrection 352 00:17:06,829 --> 00:17:08,874 and turn their weapons around on the folks that 353 00:17:09,049 --> 00:17:10,659 they are there to protect. [helicopter whirring] 354 00:17:10,833 --> 00:17:13,314 - The military probably is not doing enough 355 00:17:13,488 --> 00:17:16,447 to deal with this question of extremism within the ranks. 356 00:17:16,621 --> 00:17:18,928 It's not just us, democracy defenders, 357 00:17:19,102 --> 00:17:20,234 that have learned from this. 358 00:17:20,408 --> 00:17:23,715 It's also the democracy offenders, 359 00:17:23,889 --> 00:17:26,196 the authoritarians that are looking to 360 00:17:26,370 --> 00:17:31,114 advance the cause of stealing elections, retaining power. 361 00:17:32,246 --> 00:17:34,117 And they've probably learned that you need the elites, 362 00:17:34,291 --> 00:17:35,814 you need military behind it 363 00:17:35,988 --> 00:17:38,556 to conduct a more organized coup. 364 00:17:39,818 --> 00:17:41,994 - I'm a Marine Corps veteran. I obviously believe deeply 365 00:17:42,169 --> 00:17:43,909 in our military and our armed forces, 366 00:17:44,084 --> 00:17:45,998 but we also recognize this growing threat. 367 00:17:46,173 --> 00:17:47,652 It's not something we're making up. 368 00:17:47,826 --> 00:17:50,177 These are all bright red warning signs 369 00:17:50,351 --> 00:17:52,353 and something that deeply concerns us about our democracy. 370 00:17:55,921 --> 00:17:58,533 I was definitely not your typical Marine. 371 00:17:58,707 --> 00:18:01,144 I came in in the first class of marine officers 372 00:18:01,318 --> 00:18:03,015 who could be openly gay. 373 00:18:04,060 --> 00:18:07,672 I was a liberal human rights activist, lesbian, 374 00:18:07,846 --> 00:18:11,067 combat engineer, marine officer, and still made, you know, 375 00:18:11,241 --> 00:18:12,677 some of the most incredible friends of my life. 376 00:18:12,851 --> 00:18:14,418 So that is one of the things 377 00:18:14,592 --> 00:18:16,942 that's really motivating me about this exercise is 378 00:18:17,117 --> 00:18:20,250 seeing this sort of widening gulf in our society 379 00:18:20,424 --> 00:18:23,123 and knowing that my brothers and sisters in arms 380 00:18:23,297 --> 00:18:26,343 are being targeted for extremist recruitment 381 00:18:26,517 --> 00:18:28,693 in a way that will continue to divide this country 382 00:18:28,867 --> 00:18:31,043 and could potentially cause real harm. 383 00:18:31,218 --> 00:18:33,133 - I still have a fundamental confidence 384 00:18:33,307 --> 00:18:37,049 in the military at large, but the question would be... 385 00:18:37,224 --> 00:18:39,443 What happens if there is a violent effort 386 00:18:39,617 --> 00:18:43,360 to hold the White House and the only, 387 00:18:43,534 --> 00:18:45,319 the only institution that's capable 388 00:18:45,493 --> 00:18:48,322 of enforcing the law happens to be the military, 389 00:18:48,496 --> 00:18:49,888 happens to be the National Guard. 390 00:18:50,062 --> 00:18:52,587 That, that aspect of it concerned me. 391 00:18:52,761 --> 00:18:55,851 [camera shutter clicking] [protestors shouting] 392 00:18:56,025 --> 00:18:59,333 I am humbled to come before you today. 393 00:18:59,507 --> 00:19:01,248 For the last 20 years, it has been an honor 394 00:19:01,422 --> 00:19:04,076 to represent and protect this great country. As a young man, 395 00:19:04,251 --> 00:19:06,557 I decided I wanted to spend my life serving this nation 396 00:19:06,731 --> 00:19:10,213 that gave my family refuge from authoritarian oppression. 397 00:19:10,387 --> 00:19:12,563 We do not serve any political party. We serve the nation. 398 00:19:16,741 --> 00:19:21,137 Why did I choose to report the president's corruption 399 00:19:21,311 --> 00:19:24,314 at personal cost? Because I did not put my own 400 00:19:24,488 --> 00:19:27,665 personal interests ahead of what my duties were. 401 00:19:27,839 --> 00:19:30,407 [indistinct chatter] 402 00:19:33,105 --> 00:19:34,716 - You wanna try to pull now? - Yep. 403 00:19:34,890 --> 00:19:35,586 - Okay. - We can drop TP2. 404 00:19:37,588 --> 00:19:40,852 [news broadcast theme music] 405 00:19:45,553 --> 00:19:47,163 - Welcome back everyone to our breaking news coverage 406 00:19:47,337 --> 00:19:49,165 of the Capitol in Crisis. 407 00:19:49,339 --> 00:19:52,255 INN can confirm that both Houses of Congress 408 00:19:52,429 --> 00:19:53,778 have been forced to evacuate 409 00:19:53,952 --> 00:19:55,954 to a secure location due to violence 410 00:19:56,128 --> 00:19:57,652 outside the Capitol. [music fades] 411 00:19:57,826 --> 00:19:59,480 The formal counting of electoral votes 412 00:19:59,654 --> 00:20:01,830 to certify President-elect Hotham's win 413 00:20:02,004 --> 00:20:04,441 over Governor Robert Strickland is on hold 414 00:20:04,615 --> 00:20:07,139 until the Capitol is secured. 415 00:20:07,314 --> 00:20:09,881 We have reports that the leadership of the Order of Columbus 416 00:20:10,055 --> 00:20:13,320 is actively calling for violence to stop the count. 417 00:20:13,494 --> 00:20:15,931 Hotham and his defeated opponent, Governor Strickland, 418 00:20:16,105 --> 00:20:17,672 have yet to make statements. 419 00:20:17,846 --> 00:20:20,370 - Mr. President, we have drafted up a statement 420 00:20:20,544 --> 00:20:22,459 and we can edit it based on the input 421 00:20:22,633 --> 00:20:23,330 that you'll get shortly. 422 00:20:26,071 --> 00:20:27,247 - At the end, the right to peacefully protest 423 00:20:27,421 --> 00:20:29,988 is enshrined in our constitution. 424 00:20:30,162 --> 00:20:31,642 - It's kinda messy. - Uhhh... The ability to 425 00:20:35,167 --> 00:20:36,125 overrun the Capitol - Actually... 426 00:20:36,299 --> 00:20:37,561 and do a bunch of bad shit, it's not. 427 00:20:37,735 --> 00:20:38,736 - Actually, sir... [Heidi laughing] 428 00:20:38,910 --> 00:20:39,781 - But we will not tolerate violence. 429 00:20:39,955 --> 00:20:41,609 - That's right. - Yeah. 430 00:20:41,783 --> 00:20:44,438 - Like we need to be firm on like, yeah, you can protest, 431 00:20:44,612 --> 00:20:46,091 but this ain't protest. 432 00:20:46,266 --> 00:20:47,702 And you will spend the rest of your life in jail. 433 00:20:47,876 --> 00:20:49,225 - Bingo. 434 00:20:49,399 --> 00:20:50,879 - This guy got elected being who he is 435 00:20:51,053 --> 00:20:53,142 and so don't write this in Washington speak. 436 00:20:53,316 --> 00:20:54,535 He, he, you know, [Hotham chuckling] 437 00:20:54,709 --> 00:20:56,232 write it in his speak. - Right. 438 00:20:56,406 --> 00:20:57,712 - Because that's what the people expect. 439 00:20:57,886 --> 00:20:59,540 They expect somebody - Yeah. 440 00:20:59,714 --> 00:21:01,324 who's gonna tell him the truth in plain, simple language, 441 00:21:01,498 --> 00:21:03,805 not blah, blah, blah. Keep it in his, 442 00:21:03,979 --> 00:21:04,501 in Mr. President speak. - I think you're absolutely 443 00:21:04,675 --> 00:21:06,503 right, Ms., Madame Advisor. 444 00:21:06,677 --> 00:21:07,983 What do I, what do you want me to call you? 445 00:21:08,157 --> 00:21:10,028 - You can call me Heidi. - Okay. All right. 446 00:21:10,202 --> 00:21:12,422 - We will issue it and I'll go to the podium. Thank you sir. 447 00:21:12,596 --> 00:21:17,209 - I, I just, I just think that the idea that you can 448 00:21:17,514 --> 00:21:20,691 overreact to this is not valid. 449 00:21:20,865 --> 00:21:22,780 I think that a show of force 450 00:21:22,954 --> 00:21:24,478 that you are the Commander in Chief, 451 00:21:24,652 --> 00:21:26,436 you're gonna secure the American democracy, 452 00:21:26,610 --> 00:21:27,655 is a critical part of this. 453 00:21:29,352 --> 00:21:29,961 - Now they're walking. 454 00:21:31,876 --> 00:21:33,400 - Oh, they're about to make a statement. 455 00:21:33,574 --> 00:21:36,272 Comms team just is going out to make a statement right now. 456 00:21:36,446 --> 00:21:39,014 - Good morning. The president is currently 457 00:21:39,188 --> 00:21:41,146 meeting with his national security team. 458 00:21:41,321 --> 00:21:44,454 He is well aware of the breach of the Capitol. 459 00:21:44,628 --> 00:21:47,283 He is working with all appropriate law enforcement agencies 460 00:21:47,457 --> 00:21:49,807 to ensure the Capitol is secure. 461 00:21:49,981 --> 00:21:52,897 This administration supports the constitutional right 462 00:21:53,071 --> 00:21:55,900 for peaceful protest, but violence 463 00:21:56,074 --> 00:21:59,469 or breach of public institutions will not be tolerated 464 00:21:59,643 --> 00:22:03,517 and we will use all available means to protect the Capitol. 465 00:22:04,692 --> 00:22:07,216 The FBI believes that the Order of Columbus, 466 00:22:07,390 --> 00:22:09,305 which is leading the protest, 467 00:22:09,479 --> 00:22:12,003 thinks that its members are not subject 468 00:22:12,177 --> 00:22:14,397 to state or federal law. [tense music begins] 469 00:22:14,571 --> 00:22:17,531 The administration is asking Governor Strickland 470 00:22:17,705 --> 00:22:21,491 to issue an immediate statement denouncing violence 471 00:22:21,665 --> 00:22:24,233 and asking the protestors to go home. 472 00:22:24,407 --> 00:22:27,715 We will have more as the situation warrants. Thank you. 473 00:22:27,889 --> 00:22:31,806 - What a weak response. [keyboard keys clacking] 474 00:22:31,980 --> 00:22:33,677 - I'm gonna hit him with this right now, 475 00:22:33,851 --> 00:22:35,375 as an immediate response, "No, you don't control the ground. 476 00:22:35,549 --> 00:22:37,159 We do." - Yep. 477 00:22:37,333 --> 00:22:39,596 - So the Order of Columbus is a name 478 00:22:39,770 --> 00:22:43,078 that we made up to create our kind of mishmash 479 00:22:43,252 --> 00:22:46,081 of real extremist movements and to show how they could 480 00:22:46,255 --> 00:22:50,912 potentially coalesce around centralized leadership. 481 00:22:51,086 --> 00:22:54,045 - Yeah. [digital trilling] 482 00:22:54,219 --> 00:22:57,527 - My team consists of American veterans 483 00:22:57,701 --> 00:22:59,616 from all different branches of the military 484 00:22:59,790 --> 00:23:02,706 with all sorts of different experiences. 485 00:23:02,880 --> 00:23:04,316 - Assemble. Where would we like to send a large body 486 00:23:04,491 --> 00:23:05,187 of armed crazies? 487 00:23:06,710 --> 00:23:08,190 - Capitol? - Capitol. 488 00:23:08,364 --> 00:23:12,107 - At the United States Capitol. 489 00:23:12,281 --> 00:23:15,893 - We are here to play the role of the unfaithful, 490 00:23:16,067 --> 00:23:20,071 of those who are willing to do violence 491 00:23:20,245 --> 00:23:21,377 to achieve political ends. 492 00:23:23,466 --> 00:23:26,077 I am thinking like an insurgent. 493 00:23:26,251 --> 00:23:30,865 I'm doing what I expect enemies of democracy to be doing 494 00:23:31,169 --> 00:23:32,388 as they plan the next assault. 495 00:23:39,047 --> 00:23:40,527 - I'm gonna send obvious pictures 496 00:23:40,701 --> 00:23:42,659 that aren't American troops to fuck with 'em. 497 00:23:42,833 --> 00:23:43,834 I'm just gonna, I'm gonna flood the zone 498 00:23:44,008 --> 00:23:44,661 with fake pictures, guys. 499 00:23:47,272 --> 00:23:50,754 [digital trilling] 500 00:23:50,928 --> 00:23:55,672 [music fades] [indistinct chatter] 501 00:23:55,846 --> 00:23:59,241 - Have you or has anyone been following? 502 00:23:59,415 --> 00:24:01,243 - Oh, this social incoming? - Yeah. 503 00:24:01,417 --> 00:24:04,115 - Yeah. It's just hard to verify which images. 504 00:24:04,289 --> 00:24:05,421 Like there were a couple of kind of 505 00:24:05,595 --> 00:24:08,685 upsetting images of National Guard 506 00:24:08,859 --> 00:24:10,034 on the attack and it's very difficult 507 00:24:10,208 --> 00:24:11,514 to find out what is real and what is... 508 00:24:11,688 --> 00:24:12,950 - And there were actual 509 00:24:13,124 --> 00:24:13,734 images of that? [overlapping chatter] 510 00:24:13,908 --> 00:24:15,126 - Yeah, that was in the... 511 00:24:15,300 --> 00:24:16,824 - We don't know if they're legitimate images. 512 00:24:16,998 --> 00:24:17,607 - Right. That's what, so I don't know 513 00:24:17,781 --> 00:24:19,566 if they're, - Yeah. 514 00:24:19,740 --> 00:24:21,350 they could be images from exercises done five years ago. 515 00:24:21,524 --> 00:24:23,395 I have no idea. So that's where we need to confirm. 516 00:24:23,570 --> 00:24:24,396 - We've seen this be... - What else are 517 00:24:24,571 --> 00:24:25,310 We've seen this before you seeing? 518 00:24:25,485 --> 00:24:27,487 in a lot of foreign situations, 519 00:24:27,661 --> 00:24:29,227 where there are a lot of videos that circulate 520 00:24:29,401 --> 00:24:31,273 on the internet that are from previous protests 521 00:24:31,447 --> 00:24:34,189 and without any datetime information or forensics, 522 00:24:34,363 --> 00:24:36,017 we can't tell if these are legitimate videos, but lots of 523 00:24:36,191 --> 00:24:37,888 videos of shootings. - Yeah. 524 00:24:38,062 --> 00:24:40,935 - And social media's very active with Order of Columbus, 525 00:24:41,109 --> 00:24:43,938 what could clearly be called propaganda and you know, 526 00:24:44,112 --> 00:24:45,635 accusing jack-booted thugs of shooting them 527 00:24:45,809 --> 00:24:46,680 and things of that sort. 528 00:24:46,854 --> 00:24:47,681 So we don't know how much that 529 00:24:47,855 --> 00:24:48,812 is crossing over. - Find how, 530 00:24:48,986 --> 00:24:49,813 how much of this could be diversion. 531 00:24:49,987 --> 00:24:51,511 - Right. 532 00:24:51,685 --> 00:24:53,774 - To divert resources from the real targets. 533 00:24:53,948 --> 00:24:55,427 - Right. 534 00:24:55,602 --> 00:24:56,603 - Let me, let me give you an update. 535 00:24:56,777 --> 00:24:58,387 So we're getting reports that there are 536 00:24:58,561 --> 00:25:00,911 casualties reported as fighting breaks out amongst guardsmen 537 00:25:01,085 --> 00:25:03,174 and between guardsmen and protestors. 538 00:25:03,348 --> 00:25:05,002 So we don't know the number of casualties. 539 00:25:05,176 --> 00:25:06,526 It seems like this is starting to, 540 00:25:06,700 --> 00:25:08,049 to spin outta control. [digital trilling] 541 00:25:08,223 --> 00:25:09,833 - Mr., Mr. President? [dramatic music begins] 542 00:25:10,007 --> 00:25:11,835 The media is now reporting that there is fire on the mall. 543 00:25:12,009 --> 00:25:13,620 - Are these intelligence reports 544 00:25:13,794 --> 00:25:16,666 or are these social media reports? 545 00:25:16,840 --> 00:25:18,146 - Right now, social media. - Social media 546 00:25:18,320 --> 00:25:19,582 and some standard media. [overlapping chatter] 547 00:25:19,756 --> 00:25:22,193 We do have National Herald Examiner reporting 548 00:25:22,367 --> 00:25:24,979 that now Lafayette Square Park has a protestor clash 549 00:25:25,153 --> 00:25:28,025 with MPD dispatch. [protestors shouting] 550 00:25:28,199 --> 00:25:29,766 [gunfire] [screaming] 551 00:25:29,940 --> 00:25:31,159 - We also have shots fired. 552 00:25:31,333 --> 00:25:33,161 - Shots fired? - Yes. 553 00:25:33,335 --> 00:25:34,641 - [News Broadcaster] It's being reported on social media. 554 00:25:34,815 --> 00:25:36,773 - Is there a way for us to get independent confirmation? 555 00:25:36,947 --> 00:25:39,210 One of the things that should concern all of us 556 00:25:39,384 --> 00:25:41,735 is an overreaction to a news count, 557 00:25:41,909 --> 00:25:44,433 an overreaction to social media. 558 00:25:44,607 --> 00:25:47,915 And so, as you're raising these social media concerns, 559 00:25:48,089 --> 00:25:49,917 tell us what you're doing to verify 'em 560 00:25:50,091 --> 00:25:52,397 from official sources. [digital trilling] 561 00:25:52,572 --> 00:25:54,486 - I won the election. [loop tape playing] 562 00:25:54,661 --> 00:25:57,577 I won the election. I won the election. 563 00:25:57,751 --> 00:26:00,884 - Do we have friends on the outside in social media 564 00:26:01,058 --> 00:26:02,277 that are countering some of this bullshit? 565 00:26:02,451 --> 00:26:03,931 Because... - It looks like it. 566 00:26:04,105 --> 00:26:06,150 - Well, a, a, a, actually, Mr. Attorney General, 567 00:26:06,324 --> 00:26:07,543 we should. - Yeah. 568 00:26:07,717 --> 00:26:09,197 - That should be 569 00:26:09,371 --> 00:26:11,199 what we are able to call on. - Absolutely. 570 00:26:11,373 --> 00:26:12,548 - And if we are able to call on that, 571 00:26:12,722 --> 00:26:15,246 we will find out if we can, then we will. 572 00:26:15,420 --> 00:26:18,641 - Messaging is so extremely important 573 00:26:18,815 --> 00:26:22,689 when we're in these situations. The strength in our message 574 00:26:22,863 --> 00:26:26,518 is sometimes more appropriate than the action we take. 575 00:26:26,693 --> 00:26:28,520 - One of the things on the social media 576 00:26:28,695 --> 00:26:31,611 is they keep hammering that there's big casualties 577 00:26:31,785 --> 00:26:34,135 and all that stuff, so I assume in his statement 578 00:26:34,309 --> 00:26:36,572 the president's gonna talk about the real situation 579 00:26:36,746 --> 00:26:38,008 up there, right? - No. No sir. 580 00:26:38,182 --> 00:26:39,967 - He is not gonna be addressing 581 00:26:40,141 --> 00:26:41,664 all the specific questions that are coming from the media. 582 00:26:41,838 --> 00:26:43,710 It's going to be a... 583 00:26:43,884 --> 00:26:44,972 - I'm not talking about media questions. I'm talking about 584 00:26:45,146 --> 00:26:46,582 on the social media. - No, no. 585 00:26:46,756 --> 00:26:48,192 - They're, they're portraying a situation 586 00:26:48,366 --> 00:26:50,020 where there's mass casualties. 587 00:26:50,194 --> 00:26:52,588 Now, we're not gonna have the president feed into that. 588 00:26:52,762 --> 00:26:54,982 He's got to, he's gotta calm the waters, 589 00:26:55,156 --> 00:26:57,027 right? - Yeah. 590 00:26:57,201 --> 00:26:59,073 - [Heidi] Mr. President, I think you shut down the bridges, 591 00:26:59,247 --> 00:27:01,989 'cause we don't know what the next target is. 592 00:27:02,163 --> 00:27:03,991 - Who' is shutting down the bridges, the protestors? 593 00:27:04,165 --> 00:27:05,296 - And we don't know - No. Whether we should 594 00:27:05,470 --> 00:27:06,428 how many people [overlapping chatter] 595 00:27:06,602 --> 00:27:07,647 - We should shut down the bridges? 596 00:27:07,821 --> 00:27:10,650 - To protect us, are gonna turn on us 597 00:27:10,824 --> 00:27:12,869 and provide intel on the other side. 598 00:27:13,043 --> 00:27:14,436 And so, I think... - And that's, I guess, 599 00:27:14,610 --> 00:27:16,264 that's where I'd like a little bit more input 600 00:27:16,438 --> 00:27:18,875 because the thousands of protestors, 601 00:27:19,049 --> 00:27:21,182 or tens of thousands are here right now. 602 00:27:22,226 --> 00:27:24,446 - We don't know how many are outside the district. 603 00:27:24,620 --> 00:27:25,926 If you'll recall in 2021, [helicopter whirring] 604 00:27:26,100 --> 00:27:29,233 there were people in Virginia who had hotel rooms 605 00:27:29,407 --> 00:27:30,931 full of weapons. That's what we're concerned about, 606 00:27:31,105 --> 00:27:32,584 that there are people out there 607 00:27:32,759 --> 00:27:34,630 who are waiting to come in as their replacements 608 00:27:34,804 --> 00:27:37,024 for the ones who made the initial breach. 609 00:27:37,198 --> 00:27:39,026 - I'm not ready to shut down the city. 610 00:27:39,200 --> 00:27:42,420 - Mr. President? I'm concerned about drones. 611 00:27:42,594 --> 00:27:44,161 - About drones? - Drones, yeah. 612 00:27:44,335 --> 00:27:46,076 - I'm thinking I'm gonna fly in something low. 613 00:27:46,250 --> 00:27:47,861 - Yeah. - And create havoc there. 614 00:27:48,035 --> 00:27:50,167 - This is a low-scale terrorist attack 615 00:27:50,341 --> 00:27:51,603 in my opinion. I mean... 616 00:27:51,778 --> 00:27:52,343 - No, I appreciate that. - We're seeing it. 617 00:27:53,997 --> 00:27:55,825 - Everybody back to table! 618 00:27:55,999 --> 00:27:59,002 - POTUS doesn't ask twice. - Defense. 619 00:27:59,176 --> 00:28:03,050 - We encourage you to activate active duty military forces 620 00:28:03,224 --> 00:28:05,313 that we can begin to flow, so that if we need 621 00:28:05,487 --> 00:28:07,750 the 82nd Airborne Division or someone else, 622 00:28:07,924 --> 00:28:09,491 they're already spun up. They're on their way. 623 00:28:09,665 --> 00:28:10,710 - Mr. President, I have a question 624 00:28:10,884 --> 00:28:12,494 of the Secretary of Defense. 625 00:28:12,668 --> 00:28:15,279 Nowhere in your brief did you talk about the potential 626 00:28:15,453 --> 00:28:19,283 of infiltration of the troops with insurrectionists. 627 00:28:19,457 --> 00:28:22,547 How do we get our arms around that? Because right now, 628 00:28:22,722 --> 00:28:24,288 after what we saw with the National Guard 629 00:28:24,462 --> 00:28:26,377 that's been confirmed by the National Guard, 630 00:28:26,551 --> 00:28:29,772 we have a concern that you can deploy all these people. 631 00:28:29,946 --> 00:28:32,557 But if these people are not on the right side 632 00:28:32,732 --> 00:28:36,344 of rule of law, that's not particularly helpful. 633 00:28:36,518 --> 00:28:38,781 - These are our soldiers. We trust them, we've trained them. 634 00:28:38,955 --> 00:28:42,045 We, we, we will hurt ourselves 635 00:28:42,219 --> 00:28:43,699 if the message that we communicate 636 00:28:43,873 --> 00:28:46,223 is that we are suspicious of our soldiers. 637 00:28:46,397 --> 00:28:47,659 - We can begin with that premise, 638 00:28:47,834 --> 00:28:50,880 but when the FBI's already identified 639 00:28:51,054 --> 00:28:53,361 7% of the DC National Guard 640 00:28:53,535 --> 00:28:55,798 as members of Order of Columbus... 641 00:28:55,972 --> 00:28:58,583 - But we're counting on the other 93% who aren't members 642 00:28:58,758 --> 00:29:02,196 to do their duty. [ominous pulsing music begins] 643 00:29:02,370 --> 00:29:07,244 - We are in an era when service members, troops, 644 00:29:07,418 --> 00:29:10,247 and veterans are being very specifically targeted 645 00:29:10,421 --> 00:29:13,033 with disinformation that is meant to 646 00:29:13,207 --> 00:29:16,558 make them question the legitimacy of the Commander in Chief. 647 00:29:16,732 --> 00:29:17,994 - Join the Order of Columbus. [video footage] 648 00:29:18,168 --> 00:29:19,822 - All it takes is a handful [gunfire] 649 00:29:19,996 --> 00:29:23,043 of soldiers who've been manipulated to action. 650 00:29:23,217 --> 00:29:24,479 - The election was stolen. [video footage] 651 00:29:24,653 --> 00:29:27,003 - To cause serious, serious security threats. 652 00:29:27,177 --> 00:29:28,135 So we're not just talking about 653 00:29:28,309 --> 00:29:30,093 like an attack on the Capitol. 654 00:29:30,267 --> 00:29:32,704 We're talking about a more sophisticated attack 655 00:29:32,879 --> 00:29:37,187 that prevents the certification of the next president. 656 00:29:37,361 --> 00:29:39,711 Talking about, you know, things like 657 00:29:39,886 --> 00:29:42,236 successful assassinations. 658 00:29:42,410 --> 00:29:45,413 You know, look at the Kennedy's, MLK, 659 00:29:45,587 --> 00:29:48,895 that wasn't, you know, ancient history. 660 00:29:49,069 --> 00:29:50,635 - Sir, I just wanna give you an overview 661 00:29:50,810 --> 00:29:52,724 of the status of forces that we have on ground. 662 00:29:52,899 --> 00:29:57,077 Right now, we have 3,900 National Guard personnel on ground. 663 00:29:57,251 --> 00:30:00,428 We've only had about 50 injuries. Those are minor injuries. 664 00:30:00,602 --> 00:30:03,735 25 of those 50 have been returned to duty. 665 00:30:03,910 --> 00:30:06,086 - Sir, from a federal perspective, 666 00:30:06,260 --> 00:30:11,134 the goals are to ensure a seamless transition of power. 667 00:30:11,526 --> 00:30:13,310 We have about a thousand troops from the Old Guard, 668 00:30:13,484 --> 00:30:16,444 infantry soldiers on standby right across the river at, 669 00:30:16,618 --> 00:30:18,750 at Fort Meyer 670 00:30:18,925 --> 00:30:20,970 that we could bring in to support law enforcement for that. 671 00:30:21,144 --> 00:30:23,538 For me, the question is... What's next? 672 00:30:23,712 --> 00:30:26,149 So we have all this capability from a federal perspective. 673 00:30:26,323 --> 00:30:29,283 What can you do, what should you do, 674 00:30:29,457 --> 00:30:33,026 if our guard forces and our law enforcement capabilities 675 00:30:33,200 --> 00:30:36,420 are not sufficient strength to be able to handle things? 676 00:30:36,594 --> 00:30:38,335 You can authorize lethal force 677 00:30:38,509 --> 00:30:40,207 to protect law enforcement officers. 678 00:30:40,381 --> 00:30:41,948 - Pause for a second. Is that correct? 679 00:30:42,122 --> 00:30:43,340 You could have federal? - We've done it on 680 00:30:43,514 --> 00:30:45,777 the southwest border. We could have federal troops 681 00:30:45,952 --> 00:30:47,867 that with a presidential directive, 682 00:30:48,041 --> 00:30:51,305 can protect law enforcement with lethal force. 683 00:30:51,479 --> 00:30:55,309 The more significant is if you invoke the Insurrection Act. 684 00:30:55,483 --> 00:30:58,007 Then you can use federal troops to actually enforce the law. 685 00:30:58,181 --> 00:31:00,444 That's what Posse Comitatus was all about. 686 00:31:00,618 --> 00:31:04,535 So there's a couple of different options for escalation. 687 00:31:04,709 --> 00:31:06,146 - Well, I think these should be prepared. 688 00:31:06,320 --> 00:31:09,062 I'd like to get definitely Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, 689 00:31:09,236 --> 00:31:10,237 Pennsylvania National Guard now. 690 00:31:12,239 --> 00:31:13,849 - Thank you, Mr. President. 691 00:31:14,023 --> 00:31:18,027 - Invocation of the Insurrection Act is an option that 692 00:31:18,201 --> 00:31:20,595 basically says our democracy is failing. 693 00:31:20,769 --> 00:31:23,815 I mean, we have a law against active duty military doing 694 00:31:23,990 --> 00:31:27,036 law enforcement functions in this country for a reason. 695 00:31:27,210 --> 00:31:29,386 It's called the, "Posse Comitatus Law." 696 00:31:29,560 --> 00:31:32,520 And when we convert it to a domestic police force, 697 00:31:32,694 --> 00:31:35,088 such as we would been enable to do that 698 00:31:35,262 --> 00:31:36,916 through the Insurrection Act, 699 00:31:37,090 --> 00:31:39,570 we better be playing close attention because 700 00:31:39,744 --> 00:31:42,486 those repercussions will reverberate 701 00:31:42,660 --> 00:31:44,793 through society for a long, long time. 702 00:31:44,967 --> 00:31:45,925 - You can tell the president, 703 00:31:46,099 --> 00:31:47,317 he seems like he's getting ready 704 00:31:47,491 --> 00:31:48,971 to use the Insurrection Act already. 705 00:31:49,145 --> 00:31:50,799 - Wow. 706 00:31:50,973 --> 00:31:53,541 - What do we, how do we slow them down? Or do we? 707 00:31:53,715 --> 00:31:55,673 - We don't, I mean, they're gonna, they have to justify 708 00:31:55,847 --> 00:31:56,761 during the debrief why they did it. 709 00:31:56,936 --> 00:31:57,197 - Okay. - Yeah. 710 00:31:59,721 --> 00:32:02,158 - For our purposes in the outcome of the game, 711 00:32:02,332 --> 00:32:05,031 if the United States President invokes the Insurrection Act, 712 00:32:05,205 --> 00:32:07,337 it's basically like a nuclear adoption. 713 00:32:07,511 --> 00:32:09,383 It authorizes the military 714 00:32:09,557 --> 00:32:12,952 to actually act on domestic soil. 715 00:32:13,126 --> 00:32:16,390 It suspends certain civil rights and liberties 716 00:32:16,564 --> 00:32:19,219 in order to sort of maintain the national peace. 717 00:32:19,393 --> 00:32:21,699 So the Insurrection Act is a great tool, 718 00:32:21,873 --> 00:32:24,311 but can amplify the violence 719 00:32:24,485 --> 00:32:26,313 and it can make a bad situation even worse. 720 00:32:27,705 --> 00:32:30,012 [news broadcast theme music] 721 00:32:30,186 --> 00:32:34,408 [protestors clamoring] [sirens wailing] 722 00:32:37,193 --> 00:32:38,978 - Welcome back to our continuing coverage 723 00:32:39,152 --> 00:32:42,503 of the Capitol in Chaos. We have new information 724 00:32:42,677 --> 00:32:45,985 regarding the quickly deteriorating security situation 725 00:32:46,159 --> 00:32:48,161 around the certification of electoral votes 726 00:32:48,335 --> 00:32:50,902 of the 2024 election. 727 00:32:51,077 --> 00:32:53,775 A new video has been released on social media 728 00:32:53,949 --> 00:32:56,996 by the heads of the so-called, "Order of Columbus," 729 00:32:57,170 --> 00:32:59,433 the extremist group, which has a long challenged 730 00:32:59,607 --> 00:33:02,001 the legitimacy of the US government. 731 00:33:02,175 --> 00:33:04,351 Retired Army Lieutenant General Roger Simms, 732 00:33:04,525 --> 00:33:07,528 who the order refers to as the patriarch, 733 00:33:07,702 --> 00:33:10,705 is claiming to have evidence of a stolen election. 734 00:33:10,879 --> 00:33:13,577 And the group is backing those members of the military 735 00:33:13,751 --> 00:33:16,363 who have appeared to have gone rogue. 736 00:33:16,537 --> 00:33:18,843 Now, this video was released just a short time ago. 737 00:33:19,018 --> 00:33:20,889 We're gonna play it for you. A word of warning. 738 00:33:21,063 --> 00:33:22,760 Some of what you'll hear is disturbing. 739 00:33:22,934 --> 00:33:24,632 [news broadcast theme music] 740 00:33:24,806 --> 00:33:27,722 - We have undertaken an extensive investigation 741 00:33:27,896 --> 00:33:31,291 of the 2024 election. 742 00:33:31,465 --> 00:33:35,686 I can report to you that I have assembled an elite team 743 00:33:35,860 --> 00:33:40,082 of five highly respected military intelligence officers. 744 00:33:41,214 --> 00:33:45,696 Together, they have identified that the 2024 election 745 00:33:45,870 --> 00:33:48,786 was an illegitimate and fraudulent fiction. 746 00:33:50,614 --> 00:33:53,704 And it is Hotham who is attempting a coup 747 00:33:53,878 --> 00:33:56,316 to consolidate his illegitimate power 748 00:33:56,490 --> 00:33:59,232 and eliminate our God-given freedoms. 749 00:33:59,406 --> 00:34:01,799 - So the Red Cell is motivated 750 00:34:01,973 --> 00:34:03,888 not just by a failed candidate 751 00:34:04,063 --> 00:34:06,413 who's trying to steal the presidency, 752 00:34:06,587 --> 00:34:09,329 but also by a religious figure. 753 00:34:09,503 --> 00:34:11,722 Someone with military experience 754 00:34:11,896 --> 00:34:14,812 who comes with a lot of credibility, 755 00:34:14,986 --> 00:34:19,513 like former General Michael Flynn, a convicted felon 756 00:34:19,687 --> 00:34:24,387 who spent his career fighting against insurgencies. 757 00:34:24,561 --> 00:34:27,086 It is not unrealistic that figures like him 758 00:34:27,260 --> 00:34:30,089 could play roles in an attack. 759 00:34:30,263 --> 00:34:33,483 - Those of you who are feeling weak tonight, 760 00:34:33,657 --> 00:34:36,704 those of you that don't have the moral fire in your body, 761 00:34:36,878 --> 00:34:39,010 get some tonight because tomorrow, 762 00:34:39,185 --> 00:34:41,839 we the people are gonna be here and we want you to know 763 00:34:42,013 --> 00:34:44,538 that we will not stand for a lie. 764 00:34:44,712 --> 00:34:48,411 We will not stand for a lie. [crowd cheering] 765 00:34:48,585 --> 00:34:51,762 - A figure like that can be used 766 00:34:51,936 --> 00:34:55,940 to help recruit Americans into a belief system 767 00:34:56,115 --> 00:34:58,378 that justifies violence against other Americans 768 00:34:58,552 --> 00:35:00,031 to achieve political goals, 769 00:35:00,206 --> 00:35:01,729 which is the definition of terrorism. 770 00:35:03,165 --> 00:35:06,560 [somber music begins] 771 00:35:06,734 --> 00:35:08,605 You truly believe 772 00:35:08,779 --> 00:35:10,303 what you're saying about the stolen election. 773 00:35:10,477 --> 00:35:12,696 Your heart aches. 774 00:35:12,870 --> 00:35:16,483 You're not just doing this to earn your piece of history. 775 00:35:16,657 --> 00:35:19,442 You're doing this because you truly believe 776 00:35:19,616 --> 00:35:21,923 that your country has been stolen 777 00:35:22,097 --> 00:35:25,622 and you're in a position to undo these wrongs. 778 00:35:25,796 --> 00:35:27,015 So you should, [music fades] 779 00:35:27,189 --> 00:35:28,147 you should feel it in your chest. 780 00:35:29,974 --> 00:35:32,542 - Okay. [clattering] 781 00:35:32,716 --> 00:35:36,111 - These cancer cells within our democracy 782 00:35:36,285 --> 00:35:38,766 can congregate into a common movement 783 00:35:38,940 --> 00:35:42,248 that follows a common commander. 784 00:35:42,422 --> 00:35:45,294 And all it takes is a tiny, tiny fraction of American troops 785 00:35:45,468 --> 00:35:47,775 who are assigned to protect the Capitol, 786 00:35:47,949 --> 00:35:51,431 to betray their oath because they truly believe 787 00:35:51,605 --> 00:35:52,997 in this conspiracy theory, 788 00:35:53,172 --> 00:35:57,350 this cult, this religion. [pensive music begins] 789 00:35:57,524 --> 00:35:59,134 - President's writing his own statement 790 00:35:59,308 --> 00:36:00,744 with advisors over his ear. - Okay. 791 00:36:02,442 --> 00:36:03,921 A few years ago, 792 00:36:04,095 --> 00:36:07,925 my dad started talking about Qanon. 793 00:36:08,099 --> 00:36:09,144 And it didn't make any sense 794 00:36:09,318 --> 00:36:11,494 because my dad is a smart guy and 795 00:36:13,714 --> 00:36:14,715 rational human being. 796 00:36:18,327 --> 00:36:21,939 It's very challenging to see someone that you love 797 00:36:23,550 --> 00:36:24,899 ascribe to this belief system 798 00:36:25,073 --> 00:36:29,469 that just feels not only absurd, 799 00:36:29,643 --> 00:36:33,734 but so destructive to our country. 800 00:36:33,908 --> 00:36:37,999 And yet, like this is somebody you love and you care about, 801 00:36:38,173 --> 00:36:41,089 and who raised you and took care of you. 802 00:36:41,263 --> 00:36:43,265 That is part of the motivation for me 803 00:36:43,439 --> 00:36:46,486 of like doing this exercise, of teasing this out, 804 00:36:46,660 --> 00:36:49,402 of understanding what could happen. 805 00:36:49,576 --> 00:36:53,928 I want my dad and people who believe what he believes 806 00:36:54,102 --> 00:36:58,541 to understand that this isn't just theoretical or a game. 807 00:36:58,715 --> 00:37:01,152 I think that that is part of this bigger trend 808 00:37:01,327 --> 00:37:03,807 around denigrating our institutions. 809 00:37:03,981 --> 00:37:05,635 And if you devalue our institutions 810 00:37:05,809 --> 00:37:08,725 and you take away the things that bind us together 811 00:37:08,899 --> 00:37:10,988 as a country and give us a common identity, 812 00:37:11,162 --> 00:37:12,816 regardless of our diverse backgrounds, 813 00:37:12,990 --> 00:37:14,731 it makes it a lot easier 814 00:37:14,905 --> 00:37:17,256 to inspire people to take up arms against each other. 815 00:37:17,430 --> 00:37:19,780 And if you believe that you're doing violence 816 00:37:19,954 --> 00:37:22,217 because you're trying to quote unquote save your country 817 00:37:22,391 --> 00:37:26,047 or do something for the greater good, these are the, 818 00:37:26,221 --> 00:37:29,093 the hallmark virtues of how folks are radicalized. 819 00:37:29,268 --> 00:37:31,400 - Our founding fathers 820 00:37:31,574 --> 00:37:34,838 predicted that should our republic fail, 821 00:37:35,012 --> 00:37:37,624 it would be from a threat within. 822 00:37:37,798 --> 00:37:42,019 What that means is, Americans lose faith in our republic, 823 00:37:42,193 --> 00:37:46,023 lose faith in our election system. 824 00:37:46,197 --> 00:37:49,244 And that is happening today in a way that is 825 00:37:49,418 --> 00:37:52,465 completely unprecedented for modern times. 826 00:37:52,639 --> 00:37:55,816 [news broadcast theme music] 827 00:37:59,080 --> 00:38:00,995 - In the past few minutes, Robert Strickland 828 00:38:01,169 --> 00:38:04,607 just released a video statement through his campaign. 829 00:38:04,781 --> 00:38:07,131 It's just come in to us. Take a look. 830 00:38:07,306 --> 00:38:09,569 - What we are all witnessing in Washington, 831 00:38:09,743 --> 00:38:13,137 and other parts of the country, is the will of the free 832 00:38:13,312 --> 00:38:16,184 and sovereign citizens of these United States. 833 00:38:17,228 --> 00:38:19,492 All our friends in the military and law enforcement, 834 00:38:19,666 --> 00:38:22,233 I call upon you to help liberate 835 00:38:22,408 --> 00:38:24,323 our great nation from those who seek 836 00:38:24,497 --> 00:38:28,762 to subjugate its people. To defend John Hotham 837 00:38:28,936 --> 00:38:30,938 is to be complicit in the evils 838 00:38:31,112 --> 00:38:33,027 that I have long fought against. 839 00:38:34,115 --> 00:38:37,684 Walk away, and I will absolve you of any consequences 840 00:38:37,858 --> 00:38:41,340 or accusations of insubordination or insurrection, 841 00:38:41,514 --> 00:38:42,645 once I assume the presidency. 842 00:38:44,734 --> 00:38:47,694 Together, we will restore the greatness 843 00:38:47,868 --> 00:38:50,131 of the American people and this great nation. 844 00:38:51,741 --> 00:38:54,048 - So, so, Mr. Attorney General, 845 00:38:54,222 --> 00:38:57,356 is there a way we could get legal authority 846 00:38:57,530 --> 00:39:00,576 to monitor General Simms and Strickland 847 00:39:00,750 --> 00:39:02,273 and what they're saying to each other 848 00:39:02,448 --> 00:39:05,015 and what might be happening? - I think that's a bad idea. 849 00:39:05,189 --> 00:39:05,973 - The, the, the short answer - Don't wanna do it? Okay. 850 00:39:06,147 --> 00:39:07,366 is yes. The question is whether 851 00:39:07,540 --> 00:39:09,368 we should. - I just beat him by 852 00:39:09,542 --> 00:39:11,544 six tenths of 1%. - Right. 853 00:39:13,154 --> 00:39:14,895 - Right. 854 00:39:15,069 --> 00:39:16,462 - And we're in a deeply divided country right now. 855 00:39:16,636 --> 00:39:19,029 - No one has to know whether we're monitoring 856 00:39:19,203 --> 00:39:20,944 this phone or not. No one has to know that. 857 00:39:21,118 --> 00:39:22,816 - But someone will at some point. 858 00:39:22,990 --> 00:39:24,252 I mean, that monitoring - It's your call. 859 00:39:24,426 --> 00:39:26,472 everyone else, I understand. 860 00:39:27,603 --> 00:39:29,431 Six tenths of a percent in a deeply divided country, 861 00:39:30,867 --> 00:39:32,391 if that ever came out... 862 00:39:32,565 --> 00:39:34,088 - Your... - Your call. 863 00:39:34,262 --> 00:39:36,395 - Can I? Based on the intelligence that we're getting, 864 00:39:36,569 --> 00:39:38,745 that we're, there's also pro Hotham supporters out there 865 00:39:38,919 --> 00:39:40,834 that are beginning to clash. 866 00:39:41,008 --> 00:39:42,662 Would it be appropriate for the president, 867 00:39:42,836 --> 00:39:46,405 not at the podium, but on social media for God's sakes, 868 00:39:46,579 --> 00:39:49,625 to, to do a quick video to his supporters 869 00:39:49,799 --> 00:39:53,673 and say, "Folks, we've, we're, we're working this. 870 00:39:53,847 --> 00:39:55,196 We've got this contained somewhat. 871 00:39:55,370 --> 00:39:57,459 Don't make this worse. Go home." 872 00:39:57,633 --> 00:39:59,243 - Mr. Attorney General, we, we have, he has called 873 00:39:59,418 --> 00:40:00,810 for the people to disperse from the Capitol. 874 00:40:00,984 --> 00:40:03,117 Maybe we should just reiterate what he's already said, 875 00:40:03,291 --> 00:40:04,553 that the people should disperse from the Capitol. 876 00:40:04,727 --> 00:40:06,163 - Well, but I'm talking [overlapping chatter] 877 00:40:06,337 --> 00:40:08,165 specifically to his viewpoint. - Quote unquote, my people. 878 00:40:08,339 --> 00:40:10,080 - Yeah. 879 00:40:10,254 --> 00:40:11,299 - But you're not, you're being - So how do you say 880 00:40:11,473 --> 00:40:12,822 to those folks? - You're being the president 881 00:40:12,996 --> 00:40:13,867 right now. You're not being a candidate right now. 882 00:40:14,041 --> 00:40:15,042 So you need to be a president to everyone. 883 00:40:15,216 --> 00:40:17,348 - That's true. Mr. President... 884 00:40:17,523 --> 00:40:19,916 - Mr. President, you know, you got four years 885 00:40:20,090 --> 00:40:22,310 where you're gonna be serving this country. 886 00:40:22,484 --> 00:40:25,661 A lot of how you're gonna be perceived in your second term 887 00:40:25,835 --> 00:40:27,837 is gonna be established today. 888 00:40:28,011 --> 00:40:31,972 And so the question is, what's the headline that you want? 889 00:40:32,146 --> 00:40:36,933 I recognize your hesitancy to escalate this legally, 890 00:40:37,107 --> 00:40:40,241 but I think you have to think about if at the end of the day 891 00:40:40,415 --> 00:40:43,462 what there is as a military coup, 892 00:40:43,636 --> 00:40:46,595 then have you made the right decisions today? 893 00:40:46,769 --> 00:40:48,554 And, and, [somber music begins] 894 00:40:48,728 --> 00:40:51,992 and so that's a balancing act and only you can decide where, 895 00:40:52,166 --> 00:40:54,342 where that balance is. But I would just urge you, 896 00:40:54,516 --> 00:40:56,039 and I know you've been resistant 897 00:40:56,213 --> 00:40:58,738 to doing surveillance on certain people, 898 00:40:58,912 --> 00:41:01,567 but you have to assume about the worst case scenario today. 899 00:41:01,741 --> 00:41:03,046 - No, no. - What is your..? 900 00:41:03,220 --> 00:41:05,048 - I think that's right. 901 00:41:05,222 --> 00:41:08,443 And to be clear, my only hesitancy was FISA on Strickland. 902 00:41:10,227 --> 00:41:12,534 Everybody else, I'd be fine. 903 00:41:12,708 --> 00:41:16,843 - This is about, "What if?" What if the, the military 904 00:41:18,018 --> 00:41:20,499 becomes engaged in 905 00:41:20,673 --> 00:41:22,718 civilian politics - Yep. 906 00:41:22,892 --> 00:41:25,416 in a way that we haven't seen before? 907 00:41:25,591 --> 00:41:27,941 And how do you prepare for that? How do you manage that? 908 00:41:30,683 --> 00:41:35,035 I do not think there is universal acceptance 909 00:41:35,209 --> 00:41:37,777 among political leaders 910 00:41:37,951 --> 00:41:40,910 that a coup could happen in this country. 911 00:41:41,084 --> 00:41:43,565 And I always say, "Look, is it probable? Probably not. 912 00:41:43,739 --> 00:41:46,002 Is it possible? Absolutely." 913 00:41:46,176 --> 00:41:50,920 [news broadcast theme music] [helicopter whirring] 914 00:41:51,094 --> 00:41:52,574 - Okay, we're getting some new details 915 00:41:52,748 --> 00:41:54,358 that are just coming into us, 916 00:41:54,533 --> 00:41:56,360 that I wanna bring to you right now, 917 00:41:56,535 --> 00:41:59,494 as the situation is fast developing. 918 00:41:59,668 --> 00:42:01,714 Army Lieutenant General Gabriel King 919 00:42:01,888 --> 00:42:05,282 is urging all military forces to not follow 920 00:42:05,456 --> 00:42:07,807 any orders from President Hotham. 921 00:42:07,981 --> 00:42:09,330 Our military sources are reporting 922 00:42:09,504 --> 00:42:11,811 that while most officers are condemning 923 00:42:11,985 --> 00:42:14,509 the statement privately and online, 924 00:42:14,683 --> 00:42:16,685 there are other senior officers 925 00:42:16,859 --> 00:42:19,296 and retired flag officers expressing 926 00:42:19,470 --> 00:42:22,691 varying degrees of support for the Lieutenant General 927 00:42:22,865 --> 00:42:25,215 to the press and online. 928 00:42:25,389 --> 00:42:27,130 If you are just joining us, 929 00:42:27,304 --> 00:42:29,698 the military is now split. [dramatic drumming begins] 930 00:42:29,872 --> 00:42:33,006 And it is unclear whether the Commander in Chief 931 00:42:33,180 --> 00:42:37,010 has control of the country's armed forces. 932 00:42:37,184 --> 00:42:40,143 What started as a terrible security situation 933 00:42:40,317 --> 00:42:44,060 at the US Capitol now appears, 934 00:42:44,234 --> 00:42:46,976 the United States could well be on the brink 935 00:42:47,150 --> 00:42:49,718 of a second civil war. 936 00:42:49,892 --> 00:42:51,502 - [Heidi] Oh, Jesus. 937 00:42:51,677 --> 00:42:53,983 - Look, we got a serious issue here. 938 00:42:54,157 --> 00:42:55,332 We got a serious issue. 939 00:42:55,506 --> 00:42:57,073 - First... No, wait. - That's a crime. 940 00:42:57,247 --> 00:42:59,554 - You order Ken to go on - So what you gotta do is... 941 00:42:59,728 --> 00:43:01,512 - You order Ken to go on 942 00:43:01,687 --> 00:43:02,644 television. - Go on television. 943 00:43:02,818 --> 00:43:04,472 - And it's complete false, - Okay. 944 00:43:04,646 --> 00:43:06,779 or he will be court martialed and imprisoned. 945 00:43:06,953 --> 00:43:09,695 - Yeah. I, I just wanna say this isn't about the election. 946 00:43:09,869 --> 00:43:11,653 This is about a potential coup. 947 00:43:11,827 --> 00:43:13,568 And if you play into the theory 948 00:43:13,742 --> 00:43:16,049 that this is about an election, 949 00:43:16,223 --> 00:43:18,312 you're on the wrong playground. 950 00:43:18,486 --> 00:43:20,140 I agree with the chief. 951 00:43:20,314 --> 00:43:22,490 We've gotta secure the homeland 952 00:43:22,664 --> 00:43:24,361 against a very serious threat. 953 00:43:24,535 --> 00:43:27,060 My biggest concern right now 954 00:43:27,234 --> 00:43:29,932 is this claim that there is a divided military. 955 00:43:30,933 --> 00:43:33,501 - Thank you. My name is Marshall Williams. 956 00:43:33,675 --> 00:43:35,242 I am the Secretary of the Army. 957 00:43:35,416 --> 00:43:39,855 I want you to know that I'm immediately suspending 958 00:43:40,029 --> 00:43:41,988 Lieutenant General King 959 00:43:42,162 --> 00:43:45,078 and will initiate an immediate investigation 960 00:43:46,166 --> 00:43:48,821 against him for the actions that he's taken. 961 00:43:48,995 --> 00:43:51,737 General [indistinct] please. 962 00:43:51,911 --> 00:43:53,347 - Thank you sir. And I'd like to reiterate 963 00:43:53,521 --> 00:43:55,392 that once you deploy, 964 00:43:55,566 --> 00:43:58,091 if you are not upholding your duty, 965 00:43:58,265 --> 00:44:00,659 you will be punished. [music fades] 966 00:44:00,833 --> 00:44:03,749 Once you cross that boundary and you step out of line, 967 00:44:05,489 --> 00:44:09,102 there is no going back. Thank you. 968 00:44:09,276 --> 00:44:11,321 - All right. So I'm going to have the patriarch say 969 00:44:11,495 --> 00:44:13,889 that the fake Secretary of the Army does not have 970 00:44:14,063 --> 00:44:17,023 the authority to quote suspend Lieutenant General King. 971 00:44:18,154 --> 00:44:20,113 King is under my command. [digital trilling] 972 00:44:20,287 --> 00:44:24,465 - To all those members of the armed forces watching 973 00:44:24,639 --> 00:44:29,296 and listening, join with us to defend our liberty and land! 974 00:44:30,427 --> 00:44:33,300 - Fellow soldiers, do not follow orders from Hotham. 975 00:44:33,474 --> 00:44:34,605 His power is illegitimate. 976 00:44:36,999 --> 00:44:40,176 - And I'm gonna retweet that video. 977 00:44:40,350 --> 00:44:44,485 Antifa has been deployed by [keyboard keys clacking] 978 00:44:45,616 --> 00:44:47,009 President Hotham 979 00:44:48,663 --> 00:44:51,100 to illegally 980 00:44:51,274 --> 00:44:54,538 detain our members. 981 00:44:54,713 --> 00:44:56,540 All right, 982 00:44:56,715 --> 00:44:57,716 so I'm gonna send this out [soft eerie music begins] 983 00:44:57,890 --> 00:44:58,064 and I'm gonna make this an Antifa thing. 984 00:45:00,327 --> 00:45:02,764 Look at the video I just tweeted. 985 00:45:02,938 --> 00:45:04,810 - Go! 986 00:45:04,984 --> 00:45:09,379 [vehicle engine idling] [door closing] 987 00:45:09,553 --> 00:45:10,772 - Here's one of our knights being kidnapped 988 00:45:10,946 --> 00:45:12,426 by these rogue thugs. 989 00:45:12,600 --> 00:45:14,297 - That is great. 990 00:45:14,471 --> 00:45:16,865 - Our knights are now authorized to use deadly force 991 00:45:17,039 --> 00:45:19,650 against Hotham's Antifa agents, engage on site. 992 00:45:19,825 --> 00:45:20,782 - Yeah, I'm gonna hammer the fact 993 00:45:20,956 --> 00:45:22,479 they haven't offered updates. 994 00:45:22,653 --> 00:45:24,655 Look how much misinformation we're just churning out 995 00:45:24,830 --> 00:45:26,657 and they're not fighting it. - Mm-hmm [affirmative]. 996 00:45:26,832 --> 00:45:28,834 - Slothman's asleep at the wheel. 997 00:45:29,008 --> 00:45:30,705 Oh, there you go. [overlapping chatter] 998 00:45:30,879 --> 00:45:32,185 - I said, live picture of the situation room, 999 00:45:32,359 --> 00:45:33,926 because they're not responding. Look at this. 1000 00:45:34,100 --> 00:45:37,277 It's silence, official silence. FEMA put something out, 1001 00:45:37,451 --> 00:45:39,366 but nothing from the White House, nothing from DOD. 1002 00:45:39,540 --> 00:45:41,455 Insurrection is as much about information 1003 00:45:41,629 --> 00:45:42,804 as it is about the actual physical stuff. 1004 00:45:42,978 --> 00:45:44,414 - White House votes. - Yeah. 1005 00:45:44,588 --> 00:45:47,374 They're getting spun up on all the physical stuff 1006 00:45:47,548 --> 00:45:49,550 and they're just ignoring the information space. 1007 00:45:49,724 --> 00:45:51,073 - Yeah. Yeah. [overlapping chatter] 1008 00:45:51,247 --> 00:45:53,946 - The character that I play in this war game 1009 00:45:54,120 --> 00:45:56,035 is I play myself. 1010 00:45:56,209 --> 00:45:57,906 I just interpret my history 1011 00:45:58,080 --> 00:46:01,823 in a different way. [somber music begins] 1012 00:46:01,997 --> 00:46:05,914 I go back to a bad place that I once was for real. 1013 00:46:06,088 --> 00:46:07,829 You know, I, I was a 16-year-old 1014 00:46:08,003 --> 00:46:09,657 in Long Island where I grew up, 1015 00:46:10,701 --> 00:46:14,401 when, when the Twin Towers were attacked and when they fell. 1016 00:46:14,575 --> 00:46:17,578 It made me want to go out and kill bad guys. 1017 00:46:17,752 --> 00:46:21,669 By January of 2005, I was boots on the ground in Iraq. 1018 00:46:21,843 --> 00:46:25,020 From that experience, I understand what it is 1019 00:46:25,194 --> 00:46:28,589 to face off against religious fundamentalists. 1020 00:46:28,763 --> 00:46:30,765 I also understand what it is to have lost faith 1021 00:46:30,939 --> 00:46:32,854 in my country and my government, 1022 00:46:33,028 --> 00:46:37,641 and democracy. I fought a war that was based on lies. 1023 00:46:38,860 --> 00:46:41,036 - It is our goal to provide these testimonies 1024 00:46:41,210 --> 00:46:44,083 as a means of bringing Iraq from the abstract 1025 00:46:44,257 --> 00:46:46,215 so that the American public can see it 1026 00:46:46,389 --> 00:46:49,740 from a soldier's perspective. Kristofer Goldsmith. 1027 00:46:51,307 --> 00:46:52,265 - Next slide. 1028 00:46:53,527 --> 00:46:56,138 These are the things that haunt American soldiers. 1029 00:46:56,312 --> 00:46:57,574 This is an image I was forced to take 1030 00:46:57,748 --> 00:46:59,533 for intelligence reasons. 1031 00:46:59,707 --> 00:47:01,665 I was told that I was taking this picture 1032 00:47:01,840 --> 00:47:02,579 to identify this man. 1033 00:47:04,320 --> 00:47:06,583 No one in the world can identify 1034 00:47:06,757 --> 00:47:09,151 that man by that photograph. 1035 00:47:09,325 --> 00:47:13,025 Since I have returned, I attempted suicide. 1036 00:47:13,199 --> 00:47:15,462 Because of that, I received a general discharge 1037 00:47:15,636 --> 00:47:17,899 and I lost my college benefits. 1038 00:47:18,073 --> 00:47:20,859 The $40,000 promised to me in the Montgomery GI Bill, 1039 00:47:21,033 --> 00:47:23,209 I will not be eligible to receive. 1040 00:47:23,383 --> 00:47:25,733 I was unemployable. 1041 00:47:25,907 --> 00:47:27,996 I had severe post-traumatic stress disorder, 1042 00:47:28,170 --> 00:47:30,433 which hadn't been diagnosed immediately. 1043 00:47:30,607 --> 00:47:33,045 I have since been through years of therapy 1044 00:47:33,219 --> 00:47:36,526 after a very dark year's long period of my life. 1045 00:47:36,700 --> 00:47:38,354 Veterans are not being taken care of 1046 00:47:38,528 --> 00:47:42,315 after they return home. [traffic whoosing] 1047 00:47:42,489 --> 00:47:45,057 For those of us who served in combat, like 1048 00:47:45,231 --> 00:47:48,103 we've all faced some serious disillusionment. 1049 00:47:48,277 --> 00:47:50,584 We watched, over the course of 20 years, 1050 00:47:50,758 --> 00:47:52,978 a bunch of our friends lose their lives 1051 00:47:53,152 --> 00:47:55,067 or have their lives irreparably damaged 1052 00:47:55,241 --> 00:47:57,330 by these wars. [distant horn honking] 1053 00:47:57,504 --> 00:48:01,116 Those types of things can be all consuming. 1054 00:48:01,290 --> 00:48:04,424 It can fill you with anger and rage. 1055 00:48:04,598 --> 00:48:08,036 So I'm coming into studying extremism 1056 00:48:08,210 --> 00:48:10,778 and sharing my knowledge of extremist movements 1057 00:48:10,952 --> 00:48:12,911 from that perspective. 1058 00:48:13,085 --> 00:48:16,044 I do understand the insurgents. 1059 00:48:16,218 --> 00:48:19,395 I understand what led them down that path, 1060 00:48:19,569 --> 00:48:21,789 because I, I was there after I got home from Iraq. 1061 00:48:23,617 --> 00:48:26,359 [ominous music begins] 1062 00:48:28,274 --> 00:48:30,058 [keyboard keys clacking] 1063 00:48:30,232 --> 00:48:32,234 - [Staff Member] I think we're ready to pull people back. 1064 00:48:32,408 --> 00:48:33,714 Who wants to go first? [music fades] 1065 00:48:33,888 --> 00:48:36,108 - Mr. President, Congress is still suspended. 1066 00:48:36,282 --> 00:48:38,371 They have not reconvened. [digital trilling] 1067 00:48:38,545 --> 00:48:41,156 We do know that there are crowds assembled in six 1068 00:48:41,330 --> 00:48:45,769 state capitals demanding decertification of the votes. 1069 00:48:45,944 --> 00:48:48,816 In response to Lieutenant General King's statement, 1070 00:48:49,948 --> 00:48:52,080 we are concerned certainly that there could be 1071 00:48:52,254 --> 00:48:55,040 individuals out there in the military that might, 1072 00:48:55,214 --> 00:48:57,085 or in the National Guard especially, 1073 00:48:57,259 --> 00:49:00,349 that could possibly follow their, their lead. 1074 00:49:00,523 --> 00:49:03,439 And so it's difficult to find out what is the real deal 1075 00:49:03,613 --> 00:49:05,485 and what is misinformation, disinformation. 1076 00:49:05,659 --> 00:49:08,488 It's like the fog of war, basically what we're seeing. 1077 00:49:08,662 --> 00:49:11,447 - Joel, let me ask you... Is there a right wing, 1078 00:49:11,621 --> 00:49:13,536 White Proud Boy can, that kind of stuff, 1079 00:49:13,710 --> 00:49:16,104 like is in the 82nd? 1080 00:49:16,278 --> 00:49:20,108 And would it interfere with the performance of the guard? 1081 00:49:20,282 --> 00:49:24,417 - I've had units that have had some history, racial history, 1082 00:49:24,591 --> 00:49:26,201 and they were gonna deploy together. 1083 00:49:26,375 --> 00:49:29,335 So it was definitely like we had to work that out 1084 00:49:29,509 --> 00:49:31,859 before they went on deployment, and there were cases where 1085 00:49:32,033 --> 00:49:34,775 I had to replace people. - Yeah. 1086 00:49:34,949 --> 00:49:39,040 - January 6th and some of the racial tension 1087 00:49:39,214 --> 00:49:42,435 that has come out of that, I've lost some friends. 1088 00:49:45,177 --> 00:49:47,831 We're at war in our own country. 1089 00:49:48,006 --> 00:49:49,703 There is a level of white supremacy 1090 00:49:49,877 --> 00:49:52,271 and extremism within the ranks, 1091 00:49:52,445 --> 00:49:54,099 but wishing that it just goes away? 1092 00:49:56,536 --> 00:49:58,581 It's not gonna happen. 1093 00:49:58,755 --> 00:50:01,062 - Elizabeth, do you wanna add something? 1094 00:50:01,236 --> 00:50:02,759 - Uhhh... I was going to say, 1095 00:50:02,933 --> 00:50:05,458 when you look at extremists 1096 00:50:05,632 --> 00:50:08,026 and how you can get somebody to disengage, 1097 00:50:08,200 --> 00:50:09,984 if they're fully bought into their ideology, 1098 00:50:10,158 --> 00:50:12,726 you cannot talk them out of it. They're, they're, 1099 00:50:12,900 --> 00:50:15,294 it is a long process even just to get disengagement. 1100 00:50:15,468 --> 00:50:17,339 So from an audience standpoint, 1101 00:50:17,513 --> 00:50:19,820 you definitely wanna go after those who are in the bubble, 1102 00:50:19,994 --> 00:50:22,083 those who are contemplating going out, 1103 00:50:22,257 --> 00:50:24,694 those who are thinking about 1104 00:50:24,868 --> 00:50:27,306 maybe this is the time to take up the fight. 1105 00:50:27,480 --> 00:50:29,830 We wanna figure out the right messengers 1106 00:50:30,004 --> 00:50:31,658 to be able to convince them to stay home. 1107 00:50:31,832 --> 00:50:33,616 - Yep. 1108 00:50:33,790 --> 00:50:36,532 - And, and Mr. President, Department of Justice is, 1109 00:50:36,706 --> 00:50:38,099 we have a number of tools. 1110 00:50:38,273 --> 00:50:39,840 I'm cognizant, Mr. President, 1111 00:50:40,014 --> 00:50:42,625 of your concern about the politics. 1112 00:50:42,799 --> 00:50:45,889 However, if we develop, 1113 00:50:46,064 --> 00:50:49,284 whether Strickland or any of his lieutenants 1114 00:50:49,458 --> 00:50:52,374 are engaged and in communication with these folks, 1115 00:50:52,548 --> 00:50:54,028 we will need to act. 1116 00:50:54,202 --> 00:50:55,986 - Attorney General, just to be clear, 1117 00:50:56,161 --> 00:50:58,424 I'm not concerned about the politics. 1118 00:50:58,598 --> 00:50:59,947 - No, no. I know. 1119 00:51:00,121 --> 00:51:03,124 - What I'm concerned about is making sure 1120 00:51:03,298 --> 00:51:07,955 that the day after the certification, that's when 1121 00:51:08,521 --> 00:51:10,000 we have to start - Yeah. Yeah. 1122 00:51:10,175 --> 00:51:12,612 figuring out a way to heal this country. 1123 00:51:12,786 --> 00:51:16,355 My concern isn't the politics, my concern is this country. 1124 00:51:16,529 --> 00:51:18,270 - I, I didn't mean to imply otherwise. 1125 00:51:18,444 --> 00:51:20,489 [somber music begins] 1126 00:51:20,663 --> 00:51:22,448 - Goldsmith reading out, we're about to hit it. 1127 00:51:22,622 --> 00:51:24,102 Order of Columbus Knights currently 1128 00:51:24,276 --> 00:51:25,886 occupy the Arizona State Capitol. 1129 00:51:26,060 --> 00:51:27,670 We have intelligence from ground commanders 1130 00:51:27,844 --> 00:51:29,977 that regime aircraft are bombing civilians in Virginia. 1131 00:51:30,151 --> 00:51:31,805 And there is intense fighting 1132 00:51:31,979 --> 00:51:33,633 between Order of Columbus troops and regime forces in Iowa. 1133 00:51:33,807 --> 00:51:35,635 - Yep. Hit it. Hit it? 1134 00:51:35,809 --> 00:51:36,897 - All right. We're, I'm gonna start getting up 1135 00:51:37,071 --> 00:51:39,595 protest footage together that shows like 1136 00:51:39,769 --> 00:51:41,249 shit gettin' lit on fire. - Mm-hmm [affirmative]. 1137 00:51:41,423 --> 00:51:44,252 [explosion] 1138 00:51:44,426 --> 00:51:47,342 - And then we've got this clip of all... 1139 00:51:47,516 --> 00:51:49,953 - Can we speed up right where the people are walking 1140 00:51:50,128 --> 00:51:50,606 to make it look like they're running? 1141 00:51:50,780 --> 00:51:51,781 - Yes. Yes we can. 1142 00:51:53,740 --> 00:51:55,002 One of the things we have to do 1143 00:51:55,176 --> 00:51:57,222 is the oppositional forces, the Red Cell, 1144 00:51:57,396 --> 00:51:59,049 is we have to try and encourage 1145 00:51:59,224 --> 00:52:01,748 the government to over respond. 1146 00:52:01,922 --> 00:52:04,577 That's huge for an insurgent group, right? 1147 00:52:04,751 --> 00:52:07,580 If they, if on January 6th the Capitol police 1148 00:52:07,754 --> 00:52:10,409 had just started spraying bullets into the crowd there, 1149 00:52:10,583 --> 00:52:12,367 do you think that that situation 1150 00:52:12,541 --> 00:52:15,022 would've been contained by now? Probably not. 1151 00:52:15,196 --> 00:52:18,286 What we want is US troops mowing down 1152 00:52:18,460 --> 00:52:20,723 Patriots in the streets. 1153 00:52:20,897 --> 00:52:23,900 If you do that, you play directly into the narratives that 1154 00:52:24,074 --> 00:52:27,034 the US government is massively overreaching their power. 1155 00:52:27,208 --> 00:52:29,036 If you don't do exactly what they say when they say it, 1156 00:52:29,210 --> 00:52:30,429 they're gonna shoot you. 1157 00:52:30,603 --> 00:52:32,213 And if they do get killed, you know, 1158 00:52:32,387 --> 00:52:34,172 then you become a martyr for this cause 1159 00:52:34,346 --> 00:52:36,522 and you're a huge recruitment tool. 1160 00:52:36,696 --> 00:52:39,351 [protestors clamoring] 1161 00:52:41,831 --> 00:52:44,443 So going in guns blazing [alarm sounding] 1162 00:52:44,617 --> 00:52:45,922 is not the solve. 1163 00:52:46,096 --> 00:52:48,838 [dramatic music begins] 1164 00:52:50,449 --> 00:52:52,712 [flames burning] 1165 00:52:58,370 --> 00:53:00,763 [tank sputtering] 1166 00:53:06,204 --> 00:53:08,031 [protestors clamoring] 1167 00:53:08,206 --> 00:53:09,990 [gunfire] 1168 00:53:12,166 --> 00:53:14,429 [sirens wailing] 1169 00:53:23,873 --> 00:53:28,182 [protestors shouting] [door bashing] 1170 00:53:31,054 --> 00:53:32,882 - I haven't been back here since the sixth. 1171 00:53:33,056 --> 00:53:35,624 Here's, I watched the CNN crew get all their shit 1172 00:53:35,798 --> 00:53:37,887 stolen off of 'em and like smashed up 1173 00:53:38,061 --> 00:53:39,802 and they're trying to light it on fire and stuff. 1174 00:53:39,976 --> 00:53:44,242 [equipment thrashing] [glass shattering] 1175 00:53:47,810 --> 00:53:49,203 Well, after being in the military, 1176 00:53:49,377 --> 00:53:51,379 I was a journalist until after January 6th 1177 00:53:51,553 --> 00:53:53,033 and I just decided like, nope, you know what? 1178 00:53:53,207 --> 00:53:54,513 It's time to start doing something about it. 1179 00:53:56,863 --> 00:53:58,081 I was like standing right there 1180 00:53:58,256 --> 00:53:59,953 and just like watching this shit happen. 1181 00:54:00,127 --> 00:54:01,563 And they're like, like old men walking up 1182 00:54:01,737 --> 00:54:02,825 and being like, "Where's it happening? 1183 00:54:02,999 --> 00:54:04,174 Where are we going, brothers?" You know? 1184 00:54:04,349 --> 00:54:07,308 And I was just like, "Dude, like 1185 00:54:07,482 --> 00:54:09,354 why the fuck was I shooting farmers in Afghanistan 1186 00:54:09,528 --> 00:54:12,879 while you're breathing?" You know? "Fuck you dude." 1187 00:54:13,053 --> 00:54:14,794 - These motherfuckers are traitors! 1188 00:54:14,968 --> 00:54:17,927 They're fuckin' traitors! [thrashing] 1189 00:54:18,101 --> 00:54:20,452 - That was a day where you picked a side and like 1190 00:54:20,626 --> 00:54:22,671 pointing camera at somebody who's like 1191 00:54:22,845 --> 00:54:25,979 beating people to death so they can get in here. 1192 00:54:26,153 --> 00:54:28,286 Like nah dude, this is my house, not yours. 1193 00:54:28,460 --> 00:54:31,158 [water hose spraying] 1194 00:54:33,552 --> 00:54:35,815 The only reason the people in the crowd who had guns 1195 00:54:35,989 --> 00:54:38,774 didn't pull their guns out is, they weren't told to. 1196 00:54:38,948 --> 00:54:40,646 You know, one of the like foundational rules 1197 00:54:40,820 --> 00:54:44,693 of insurgency theory and like counterinsurgency theory is, 1198 00:54:44,867 --> 00:54:48,262 when you start shooting at one, you've lost. You know? 1199 00:54:48,436 --> 00:54:49,611 And it was just this weird, 1200 00:54:52,484 --> 00:54:54,834 weird moment of like kind of trying to square like 1201 00:54:55,922 --> 00:54:59,665 that awareness versus like that really visceral sense 1202 00:54:59,839 --> 00:55:01,841 of like, I just wanna start swinging. 1203 00:55:02,015 --> 00:55:04,626 [somber music begins] 1204 00:55:04,800 --> 00:55:08,064 We have this like myth that America is different, 1205 00:55:08,238 --> 00:55:10,632 that America isn't susceptible to the same sort of 1206 00:55:10,806 --> 00:55:13,679 insurgent forces that can cause really widespread 1207 00:55:13,853 --> 00:55:16,421 political violence and destabilize a society 1208 00:55:16,595 --> 00:55:20,468 and a state very fast. Like that can happen here. 1209 00:55:20,642 --> 00:55:22,470 What prevents it from reaching that level is not, 1210 00:55:22,644 --> 00:55:24,864 well we've always got more guns than them. 1211 00:55:25,038 --> 00:55:27,083 What prevents it reaching that level is, hey, 1212 00:55:27,257 --> 00:55:30,957 what are the best ways to address the underlying issues 1213 00:55:31,131 --> 00:55:32,350 that cause people to go down this path? 1214 00:55:35,309 --> 00:55:36,745 It's always kind of frustrating 1215 00:55:36,919 --> 00:55:41,184 to take something that you use in a war 1216 00:55:41,359 --> 00:55:43,099 and now you're running around in your own country 1217 00:55:43,273 --> 00:55:46,451 because there are people who want to do that, right? 1218 00:55:46,625 --> 00:55:51,499 They wanna bring the reality of an insurgent war here. 1219 00:55:51,847 --> 00:55:53,588 And like, I've been through that already. 1220 00:55:53,762 --> 00:55:55,503 And like, I don't care what your ideology is, 1221 00:55:55,677 --> 00:55:56,199 you don't want that. 1222 00:55:59,377 --> 00:56:02,380 [protestors shouting] 1223 00:56:02,554 --> 00:56:04,686 - On January 6th, I had cable news on. 1224 00:56:04,860 --> 00:56:05,948 All of a sudden when [pepper spraying] 1225 00:56:06,122 --> 00:56:08,429 it began to escalate, - Watch your back! 1226 00:56:08,603 --> 00:56:11,824 it took me back to a very dark place in childhood. 1227 00:56:11,998 --> 00:56:14,174 I was a little over two years old. 1228 00:56:14,348 --> 00:56:16,829 I had vivid memories of being in my preschool, 1229 00:56:17,003 --> 00:56:18,700 looking down in the streets of Shiraz 1230 00:56:18,874 --> 00:56:20,746 as people were looting and breaking windows. 1231 00:56:23,879 --> 00:56:26,229 This was in the peak of the revolution at that time. 1232 00:56:26,404 --> 00:56:29,929 I remember as a child with this searing memory of 1233 00:56:30,103 --> 00:56:32,845 what it was like to see authority break down, 1234 00:56:33,019 --> 00:56:35,325 to see what you perceived as stability and safety 1235 00:56:35,500 --> 00:56:37,197 and security all of a sudden violated and breached. 1236 00:56:40,200 --> 00:56:42,463 And now here was arguably the seat of power 1237 00:56:42,637 --> 00:56:45,248 being ransacked and desecrated. 1238 00:56:45,423 --> 00:56:48,556 Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of people more I think 1239 00:56:48,730 --> 00:56:51,124 than when they realize that there's no one to protect them. 1240 00:56:53,343 --> 00:56:56,869 What January 6th, 2021 demonstrated 1241 00:56:57,043 --> 00:56:59,654 to many of us who have that kind of trauma is that, 1242 00:56:59,828 --> 00:57:02,875 you know, there is a possible false sense of security. 1243 00:57:09,359 --> 00:57:12,188 [digital trilling] [music fades] 1244 00:57:12,362 --> 00:57:13,842 - We've got activity in state capitals, 1245 00:57:15,844 --> 00:57:17,411 reliable press reports. 1246 00:57:17,585 --> 00:57:19,500 The crowds are demanding decertification votes 1247 00:57:19,674 --> 00:57:21,197 inside their capital buildings. 1248 00:57:21,371 --> 00:57:23,548 Arizona, Texas, 1249 00:57:23,722 --> 00:57:27,595 Colorado, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. I think it's just 1250 00:57:27,769 --> 00:57:29,423 touching base with the governors, making sure that 1251 00:57:32,252 --> 00:57:33,862 they have it under control. [digital trilling] 1252 00:57:34,036 --> 00:57:35,560 - So we just saw a Facebook post 1253 00:57:35,734 --> 00:57:38,084 that you're illegally in office 1254 00:57:38,258 --> 00:57:40,478 and just when asked whether we're talking to Facebook 1255 00:57:40,652 --> 00:57:43,481 and asking them that any such statements 1256 00:57:43,655 --> 00:57:46,092 violate their terms of use of service 1257 00:57:46,266 --> 00:57:48,921 and they should lock down some of those accounts. 1258 00:57:49,095 --> 00:57:51,967 - Yes. We are actively looking at that and we are seeking 1259 00:57:52,141 --> 00:57:54,709 information from our counterparts around the country. 1260 00:57:54,883 --> 00:57:55,928 - Homeland Security. 1261 00:57:56,102 --> 00:57:57,625 - Sir, the information we have 1262 00:57:57,799 --> 00:58:00,323 is that the disruptions and security incidents 1263 00:58:00,498 --> 00:58:02,195 are localized, contained, 1264 00:58:02,369 --> 00:58:05,415 and not compromising our overall security plan. 1265 00:58:05,590 --> 00:58:08,810 There is no imminent danger to the persons we protect, 1266 00:58:08,984 --> 00:58:10,290 the facilities we protect, 1267 00:58:10,464 --> 00:58:12,597 or any of the locations that we utilize 1268 00:58:12,771 --> 00:58:14,512 for certification of the vote 1269 00:58:14,686 --> 00:58:16,339 or proceedings surrounding the election. 1270 00:58:16,514 --> 00:58:17,950 - Sir, we have information coming to the FBI 1271 00:58:18,124 --> 00:58:19,429 that's slightly different than that. 1272 00:58:19,604 --> 00:58:20,866 - Yeah. And reporting we're getting in 1273 00:58:21,040 --> 00:58:22,215 that there are still several thousand protestors 1274 00:58:22,389 --> 00:58:23,695 who are being held back. 1275 00:58:23,869 --> 00:58:25,653 While violence is contained, 1276 00:58:25,827 --> 00:58:28,613 there are reports of firearms being brandished. 1277 00:58:28,787 --> 00:58:31,267 And what started out as a couple of thousand protestors 1278 00:58:31,441 --> 00:58:35,837 is now well over 10,000, including pro Hotham supporters 1279 00:58:36,011 --> 00:58:37,883 who are now clashing with Strickland supporters. 1280 00:58:38,057 --> 00:58:40,059 So there's, there's different reporting and that's natural 1281 00:58:40,233 --> 00:58:41,843 in something like this. - But I would suggest that 1282 00:58:42,017 --> 00:58:43,541 that volume does not compromise the overall security plan 1283 00:58:43,715 --> 00:58:45,020 that we are prepared for, sir, 1284 00:58:45,194 --> 00:58:49,111 based on lessons learned from 2021, 1285 00:58:49,285 --> 00:58:51,853 as well as the assets and augmentations we have in place. 1286 00:58:52,027 --> 00:58:53,986 I'm not suggesting it is not an issue 1287 00:58:54,160 --> 00:58:55,727 that needs to be addressed. 1288 00:58:55,901 --> 00:58:58,294 What I'm suggesting is that it is not compromising 1289 00:58:58,468 --> 00:59:00,688 the proceedings of the election or the... 1290 00:59:00,862 --> 00:59:03,430 l- Yeah, it is compromising the proceedings of the election 1291 00:59:03,604 --> 00:59:05,824 'cause they're not certifying 1292 00:59:05,998 --> 00:59:08,217 the way they would otherwise be certifying. 1293 00:59:08,391 --> 00:59:10,045 I'm just looking at this 1294 00:59:10,219 --> 00:59:12,526 as if I were sitting home watching my television. 1295 00:59:12,700 --> 00:59:15,094 And you're saying, "Kumbaya, man, we gotta contain." 1296 00:59:15,268 --> 00:59:17,226 And I, I see that the, 1297 00:59:17,400 --> 00:59:19,402 the entire congress is still in a bunker. 1298 00:59:19,577 --> 00:59:20,839 That doesn't look like 1299 00:59:21,013 --> 00:59:22,841 you've got the situation under control. 1300 00:59:23,015 --> 00:59:24,582 - Yeah, I never used Kumbaya, ma'am. 1301 00:59:24,756 --> 00:59:25,234 I'm saying it is a problem. - Yeah. No, I... 1302 00:59:25,408 --> 00:59:26,584 - And I'm saying 1303 00:59:26,758 --> 00:59:27,759 we're addressing it. - I get it. 1304 00:59:27,933 --> 00:59:29,064 - What I'm, what I'm saying is that 1305 00:59:29,238 --> 00:59:30,936 it is not compromising the overall security. 1306 00:59:31,110 --> 00:59:32,328 - Heidi, are you..? - Yeah. 1307 00:59:32,502 --> 00:59:33,591 - And that's, that's, that's something 1308 00:59:33,765 --> 00:59:35,244 that the public doesn't understand when 1309 00:59:35,418 --> 00:59:37,159 you say that. - I'm not making this 1310 00:59:37,333 --> 00:59:38,552 for a public statement, ma'am. I'm making this to this room. 1311 00:59:38,726 --> 00:59:40,554 - Mr. President, are you and Heidi comfortable if Peter 1312 00:59:40,728 --> 00:59:41,599 and Homeland Security - Yes. 1313 00:59:41,773 --> 00:59:43,296 get together, - Yeah. 1314 00:59:43,470 --> 00:59:45,515 come up with something which recognizes the gravity, 1315 00:59:45,690 --> 00:59:47,213 but also addresses that we're, 1316 00:59:47,387 --> 00:59:48,736 we're not just falling over. - Yes. Yes. 1317 00:59:48,910 --> 00:59:50,303 - Yes. But bring it back 1318 00:59:50,477 --> 00:59:51,957 before it goes out. - Yes. We will do that. 1319 00:59:52,131 --> 00:59:54,873 - Is there anything else from the military side 1320 00:59:55,047 --> 00:59:57,266 that I've not been briefed on? 1321 00:59:57,440 --> 00:59:58,964 - Yes sir. I recommended, 1322 00:59:59,138 --> 01:00:02,010 we bring that brigade from the 82nd to the NCR. 1323 01:00:02,184 --> 01:00:03,838 That gives you an additional 4,000 troops 1324 01:00:04,012 --> 01:00:05,797 from the federal capability. 1325 01:00:05,971 --> 01:00:08,626 If we need to go there, we have 'em close by 1326 01:00:08,800 --> 01:00:10,584 and able to respond in a quick order. 1327 01:00:10,758 --> 01:00:13,282 - Yep. Have them prepared outside the Capitol. 1328 01:00:15,197 --> 01:00:16,721 - Mr. Secretary, I think the goal 1329 01:00:16,895 --> 01:00:20,115 is to make the other side fold. 1330 01:00:20,289 --> 01:00:23,031 We are targeting our, some of our messages 1331 01:00:23,205 --> 01:00:25,730 to the opposition leadership, "You need to fold." 1332 01:00:25,904 --> 01:00:27,253 We're more than adequate, 1333 01:00:27,427 --> 01:00:28,384 militarily, - Yeah. 1334 01:00:28,558 --> 01:00:30,299 to handle anything you had to do. 1335 01:00:30,473 --> 01:00:32,214 You will answer to the full letter of the law. 1336 01:00:34,216 --> 01:00:38,046 And you know, sooner you stand down, 1337 01:00:38,220 --> 01:00:41,267 better this is all gonna be for lives, limbs, and your own 1338 01:00:41,441 --> 01:00:43,922 personal wellbeing. - Yeah. 1339 01:00:44,096 --> 01:00:47,403 - No, but actually, this is a really good opportunity 1340 01:00:47,577 --> 01:00:50,015 to clean up the armed forces. 1341 01:00:50,189 --> 01:00:50,929 - Well I agree with that. [pensive music begins] 1342 01:00:51,103 --> 01:00:52,670 That is the goal. - Good, good. 1343 01:00:55,368 --> 01:00:56,891 - I gotta say, DHS and DOD 1344 01:00:57,065 --> 01:01:00,416 are playing the roles with intensity. 1345 01:01:00,590 --> 01:01:01,983 - Yeah. No, they're really way into it. 1346 01:01:02,157 --> 01:01:02,680 - Commitment. Yeah. 1347 01:01:06,553 --> 01:01:07,380 - Goldsmith? - Yes. 1348 01:01:07,554 --> 01:01:08,076 - I'm sending you a, 1349 01:01:11,732 --> 01:01:14,779 a picture map that we just made that you can tweet out 1350 01:01:14,953 --> 01:01:17,738 as current sitting rep in DC. - Okay. 1351 01:01:17,912 --> 01:01:20,088 Oh, got suspended. [digital buzzer] 1352 01:01:20,262 --> 01:01:22,090 - Oh, I can't tweet anymore? [background laughing] 1353 01:01:22,264 --> 01:01:24,702 - Yeah, you got, you just got kicked off of social media. 1354 01:01:24,876 --> 01:01:25,615 You gotta make a new name. 1355 01:01:30,272 --> 01:01:32,927 [news broadcast theme music] 1356 01:01:33,101 --> 01:01:35,713 [protestors chanting] 1357 01:01:39,760 --> 01:01:42,110 - We'd like to welcome our viewers as we continue to follow 1358 01:01:42,284 --> 01:01:45,026 the fast moving developments from Phoenix, Arizona. 1359 01:01:45,200 --> 01:01:47,507 We can report that approximately half 1360 01:01:47,681 --> 01:01:51,598 of the state Senate and State House are being held hostage 1361 01:01:51,772 --> 01:01:55,645 by a group of those loyal to the Order of Columbus. 1362 01:01:55,820 --> 01:01:58,823 The force that has overtaken the state legislature 1363 01:01:58,997 --> 01:02:01,564 includes members of the US military 1364 01:02:01,739 --> 01:02:05,090 who have stolen military weapons with them. 1365 01:02:05,264 --> 01:02:07,919 We can report at this hour that the same unrest 1366 01:02:08,093 --> 01:02:10,486 and dissension unfolding in the military ranks 1367 01:02:10,660 --> 01:02:12,837 is also now manifesting across 1368 01:02:13,011 --> 01:02:16,057 local and federal law enforcement. 1369 01:02:16,231 --> 01:02:19,147 That civilians who support Robert Strickland 1370 01:02:19,321 --> 01:02:22,977 are coordinating with so-called, "Constitutional Sheriffs," 1371 01:02:23,151 --> 01:02:26,415 and rogue members of the US military with plans to quote, 1372 01:02:26,589 --> 01:02:30,071 retake their states and establish seats of power 1373 01:02:30,245 --> 01:02:32,421 from which they plan to overturn 1374 01:02:32,595 --> 01:02:35,076 the most recent election. [ominous music begins] 1375 01:02:35,250 --> 01:02:37,470 - I think you're going to the Insurrection Act. 1376 01:02:37,644 --> 01:02:39,341 - The FBI Director has some news for us. 1377 01:02:39,515 --> 01:02:41,735 - So sir, reporting that we received in Phoenix, Arizona... 1378 01:02:41,909 --> 01:02:44,390 A dozen law enforcement officers are beaten, 1379 01:02:44,564 --> 01:02:46,696 the armed insurrectionists quickly have gained control 1380 01:02:46,871 --> 01:02:48,742 of the State House and have established 1381 01:02:48,916 --> 01:02:51,136 a defensive perimeter around the grounds, 1382 01:02:51,310 --> 01:02:54,095 manned by a combination of civilian militia, 1383 01:02:54,269 --> 01:02:57,229 rogue military personnel and law enforcement. 1384 01:02:57,403 --> 01:02:58,578 - If you have a hostage situation, 1385 01:02:58,752 --> 01:03:00,710 wouldn't we be looking at SWAT? 1386 01:03:00,885 --> 01:03:02,887 - Group this size, armed as they are, 1387 01:03:03,061 --> 01:03:05,280 may quickly be beyond the capabilities 1388 01:03:05,454 --> 01:03:08,370 of the FBI SWAT team and, and the local SWAT teams. 1389 01:03:08,544 --> 01:03:10,111 - Okay. - For sure. 1390 01:03:10,285 --> 01:03:11,852 - First off, this is still Arizona's jurisdiction. 1391 01:03:12,026 --> 01:03:14,159 Arizona has to take the lead 1392 01:03:14,333 --> 01:03:17,466 on reestablishing their credentials and, and, 1393 01:03:17,640 --> 01:03:20,208 and taking back their state government. 1394 01:03:20,382 --> 01:03:22,384 And this is gonna sound callous, 1395 01:03:22,558 --> 01:03:25,648 but they've overplayed their hand by doing this, that, 1396 01:03:25,823 --> 01:03:30,349 that this is a, a opportunity to define who they are. 1397 01:03:30,828 --> 01:03:32,655 So just keep in mind, 1398 01:03:32,830 --> 01:03:35,310 rather than jumping to the Insurrection Act, 1399 01:03:35,484 --> 01:03:37,530 coordinating with Arizona, making sure 1400 01:03:37,704 --> 01:03:40,968 that it's not an overreaction to the Arizona situation, 1401 01:03:41,142 --> 01:03:42,796 which is kind of unique because I'm the one 1402 01:03:42,970 --> 01:03:46,452 who's been arguing about reacting more dramatically. 1403 01:03:46,626 --> 01:03:48,236 - Mr. President, I think this is an appropriate time 1404 01:03:48,410 --> 01:03:50,238 for you to put a call into the governor. 1405 01:03:50,412 --> 01:03:52,937 And you may want even broach the topic, 1406 01:03:53,111 --> 01:03:56,244 whether they want you to invoke the, the Insurrection Act 1407 01:03:56,418 --> 01:03:58,203 - Command, can we call the governor 1408 01:03:58,377 --> 01:04:01,075 of Arizona? [digital trilling] 1409 01:04:01,249 --> 01:04:03,904 - Could you please give the question for the governor? 1410 01:04:04,078 --> 01:04:06,820 - What she needs from the federal government. 1411 01:04:09,083 --> 01:04:11,129 Because I also think like, 1412 01:04:11,303 --> 01:04:12,086 to your point... - Okay, hold. 1413 01:04:12,260 --> 01:04:13,827 - We're gonna ask the governor. 1414 01:04:14,001 --> 01:04:15,873 - Ru, Ruby Ridge, 1415 01:04:16,047 --> 01:04:17,352 Balhauer. - Right. 1416 01:04:18,527 --> 01:04:20,138 We want to be prepared and we want to help folks, 1417 01:04:20,312 --> 01:04:23,054 but this is a hostage situation, 1418 01:04:23,228 --> 01:04:24,664 where hopefully, damn straight, 1419 01:04:24,838 --> 01:04:26,666 they just overplayed their hand. 1420 01:04:26,840 --> 01:04:27,493 - Mr. President, [protestors shouting] 1421 01:04:27,667 --> 01:04:29,060 thank you so much for calling. 1422 01:04:29,234 --> 01:04:30,322 It's an honor to speak with you, 1423 01:04:30,496 --> 01:04:31,801 although at this time I'm not confident 1424 01:04:31,976 --> 01:04:33,760 that we have control of the situation. 1425 01:04:33,934 --> 01:04:36,589 And I'm requesting that you authorize the federal government 1426 01:04:36,763 --> 01:04:39,331 to use all tools to regain control of the Capitol, 1427 01:04:39,505 --> 01:04:41,768 whatever help you can land. Mr. President? 1428 01:04:43,901 --> 01:04:44,727 - Yes, governor. Thank you. [digital trilling] 1429 01:04:44,902 --> 01:04:46,294 - I'm sorry Mr. President. 1430 01:04:46,468 --> 01:04:47,600 We're, we're having to evacuate the building. 1431 01:04:50,255 --> 01:04:51,343 - Mr. President, I would ask a specific question 1432 01:04:51,517 --> 01:04:53,562 about the Insurrection Act. 1433 01:04:53,736 --> 01:04:54,955 - She answered it. - I think she answered it. 1434 01:04:55,129 --> 01:04:56,391 - Well... - It would've been nice 1435 01:04:56,565 --> 01:04:58,132 to hear... - She said, "All action." 1436 01:04:58,306 --> 01:04:59,264 - All action to the federal government. 1437 01:04:59,438 --> 01:05:00,134 - I agree. - Yeah. 1438 01:05:00,308 --> 01:05:01,135 - To restore order, which 1439 01:05:03,529 --> 01:05:04,530 is a request. [overlapping chatter] 1440 01:05:04,704 --> 01:05:05,792 - You know, the public doesn't know 1441 01:05:05,966 --> 01:05:07,663 what the Insurrection Act is. 1442 01:05:07,837 --> 01:05:09,448 They just wanna know what you're doing. 1443 01:05:09,622 --> 01:05:11,406 And does the situation warrant it? 1444 01:05:11,580 --> 01:05:13,974 - I would recommend that we go ahead 1445 01:05:14,148 --> 01:05:18,370 and ask all the governors to activate their guard 1446 01:05:18,544 --> 01:05:21,242 in the right status to secure the capitals 1447 01:05:21,416 --> 01:05:24,811 so that we automatically have that taken care of. 1448 01:05:24,985 --> 01:05:26,726 - It's unfortunate that the conversation 1449 01:05:26,900 --> 01:05:30,121 with the Arizona governor was so brief that 1450 01:05:30,295 --> 01:05:32,601 if she hasn't even activated her National Guard, 1451 01:05:35,953 --> 01:05:39,478 having our soldiers, regular army, coming in 1452 01:05:39,652 --> 01:05:42,133 could just actually pour more gasoline on the fire. 1453 01:05:42,307 --> 01:05:46,137 [somber music begins] 1454 01:05:46,311 --> 01:05:48,878 At its base, the Insurrection Act is saying, 1455 01:05:49,053 --> 01:05:51,098 "The federal military will not be turned 1456 01:05:51,272 --> 01:05:53,318 against its citizens domestically, 1457 01:05:53,492 --> 01:05:56,321 unless this act is invoked." 1458 01:05:56,495 --> 01:06:00,673 Might be a power that we need our chief executive to have. 1459 01:06:00,847 --> 01:06:04,851 But it's also a power that in the wrong hands 1460 01:06:05,025 --> 01:06:07,071 potentially could be abused 1461 01:06:07,245 --> 01:06:09,421 to great great consequence to this country. 1462 01:06:12,293 --> 01:06:13,903 - So I think it's interesting that they're like 1463 01:06:14,078 --> 01:06:16,210 not convinced by the governor saying... 1464 01:06:16,384 --> 01:06:18,647 - Well, it's what we thought. Like it's such a drastic act. 1465 01:06:18,821 --> 01:06:19,561 They're gonna try to talk themselves out of it. 1466 01:06:19,735 --> 01:06:21,433 - Yeah. - Yeah. 1467 01:06:21,607 --> 01:06:22,608 - Even though they're trying to talk themselves into it. 1468 01:06:22,782 --> 01:06:24,740 - The Insurrection Act allows the president 1469 01:06:24,914 --> 01:06:27,395 to federalize the National Guard, 1470 01:06:27,569 --> 01:06:30,442 taking away control of the guard from state governors, 1471 01:06:30,616 --> 01:06:32,661 but also it allows rogue members of the military 1472 01:06:32,835 --> 01:06:34,315 and law enforcement to basically, 1473 01:06:34,489 --> 01:06:36,665 act as their own independent constitutional authority. 1474 01:06:36,839 --> 01:06:38,102 From their perspective, they are authorized 1475 01:06:38,276 --> 01:06:39,581 under the Insurrection Act 1476 01:06:39,755 --> 01:06:41,583 to follow the orders of whom they believe 1477 01:06:41,757 --> 01:06:44,021 to be the duly elected president, to maintain law and order, 1478 01:06:44,195 --> 01:06:45,935 to neutralize the enemy and the threat. 1479 01:06:46,110 --> 01:06:47,241 They're not launching a coup. 1480 01:06:47,415 --> 01:06:48,851 They are stopping a coup from happening. 1481 01:06:51,332 --> 01:06:55,771 - It is undeniable that this past election was stolen, 1482 01:06:55,945 --> 01:06:58,948 and it is Hotham who is attempting a coup 1483 01:06:59,123 --> 01:07:01,473 to consolidate his illegitimate power 1484 01:07:01,647 --> 01:07:03,997 and eliminate our God-given freedoms. 1485 01:07:07,740 --> 01:07:10,830 - Mr. Van Tatenhove, in the run up to January 6th, 1486 01:07:11,004 --> 01:07:13,398 Stewart Rhodes publicly implored President Trump 1487 01:07:13,572 --> 01:07:16,705 to invoke the Insurrection Act, the 1807 law, 1488 01:07:16,879 --> 01:07:19,404 that allows the president to call up militias 1489 01:07:19,578 --> 01:07:21,667 to put down a rebellion against the United States. 1490 01:07:21,841 --> 01:07:23,625 Why was he so fixated on that? 1491 01:07:23,799 --> 01:07:25,279 And what did he think it would enable 1492 01:07:25,453 --> 01:07:27,238 the Oath Keepers to do? 1493 01:07:27,412 --> 01:07:30,980 - Well, I, I think it gave him a sense of legitimacy 1494 01:07:31,155 --> 01:07:33,418 that it was a path forward 1495 01:07:33,592 --> 01:07:37,248 to move forward with his goals and agendas. 1496 01:07:37,422 --> 01:07:39,076 Uhmm... [clearing throat] 1497 01:07:39,250 --> 01:07:41,948 I, I, I think we need to quit mincing words 1498 01:07:42,122 --> 01:07:44,211 and just talk about truths. 1499 01:07:44,385 --> 01:07:48,476 And what it was gonna be was an armed revolution. 1500 01:07:48,650 --> 01:07:51,871 He had these grand visions of being a paramilitary leader 1501 01:07:52,045 --> 01:07:54,395 and the Insurrection Act 1502 01:07:54,569 --> 01:07:57,137 would've given him a path forward with that. 1503 01:07:57,311 --> 01:08:00,706 This could have been the spark that started a new civil war. 1504 01:08:00,880 --> 01:08:04,101 [continuous digital trilling] 1505 01:08:06,059 --> 01:08:07,321 - Mr. President, you'll want to see this 1506 01:08:07,495 --> 01:08:10,324 from your special advisor. 1507 01:08:10,498 --> 01:08:12,848 MacDill Air Force Base appears to have been taken over 1508 01:08:13,022 --> 01:08:14,459 by insurgents. [gunfire, shouting] 1509 01:08:14,633 --> 01:08:16,025 Active duty soldiers across the country 1510 01:08:16,200 --> 01:08:17,940 are leaving their posts or being removed from duty, 1511 01:08:18,115 --> 01:08:19,768 including 12 special operations forces 1512 01:08:19,942 --> 01:08:21,596 based in MacDill Air Force Base, 1513 01:08:21,770 --> 01:08:23,337 who have declared the base to be sovereign land 1514 01:08:23,511 --> 01:08:24,730 no longer subject to the jurisdiction 1515 01:08:24,904 --> 01:08:26,601 of this illegal government. 1516 01:08:26,775 --> 01:08:28,995 Further reports indicate that at many of these bases, 1517 01:08:29,169 --> 01:08:30,475 there are corresponding accounts of ammunition, 1518 01:08:30,649 --> 01:08:33,130 explosives, and other weapons missing from armories. 1519 01:08:33,304 --> 01:08:35,175 Lastly, several disloyal forces have been caught 1520 01:08:35,349 --> 01:08:36,611 trying to steal weapons 1521 01:08:36,785 --> 01:08:38,874 and become trapped inside the armory, 1522 01:08:39,048 --> 01:08:40,702 creating complicated standoffs between loyal forces 1523 01:08:40,876 --> 01:08:42,051 and entrapped disloyal ones. 1524 01:08:44,837 --> 01:08:46,795 - You have 12 special ops. 1525 01:08:46,969 --> 01:08:47,970 - Yeah, it says that. [overlapping chatter] 1526 01:08:48,145 --> 01:08:50,059 - You reading this? - Yeah. 1527 01:08:50,234 --> 01:08:52,584 - So remember that Abraham Lincoln 1528 01:08:52,758 --> 01:08:54,890 suspended habeas corpus. [indistinct chatter] 1529 01:08:55,064 --> 01:08:56,065 There are times when you so, 1530 01:08:58,807 --> 01:09:00,157 throw in the bullshit flag 1531 01:09:00,331 --> 01:09:03,551 and you stop fiddling around with niceties. 1532 01:09:03,725 --> 01:09:04,944 You know what I'm saying? - Yep. 1533 01:09:05,118 --> 01:09:06,772 - Mr. President, 1534 01:09:06,946 --> 01:09:09,470 we're picking up intercepted chatter among military, 1535 01:09:09,644 --> 01:09:12,169 that they're taking what happened in MacDill 1536 01:09:12,343 --> 01:09:14,997 and now they're trying to spread that to other bases. 1537 01:09:15,172 --> 01:09:16,651 - How many soldiers are at MacDill? 1538 01:09:16,825 --> 01:09:18,784 - Well, that have gone rogue is what I understood. 1539 01:09:18,958 --> 01:09:22,135 - Not that many. These are 12, you know, 1540 01:09:22,309 --> 01:09:24,137 gung-ho killers out there 1541 01:09:24,311 --> 01:09:26,008 who decided to take it in their own hands. 1542 01:09:26,183 --> 01:09:27,096 - So, so that didn't achieve. - You've got a 4, 1543 01:09:27,271 --> 01:09:29,360 you've two 4-star generals down there. 1544 01:09:29,534 --> 01:09:31,405 - The concern we're getting is the chatter, 1545 01:09:31,579 --> 01:09:34,016 that this may spread and y'all need to be aware of that. 1546 01:09:34,191 --> 01:09:36,149 - At every base you have a base commander. 1547 01:09:36,323 --> 01:09:37,672 - Yep. 1548 01:09:37,846 --> 01:09:39,413 - At every base you have military police, 1549 01:09:39,587 --> 01:09:41,763 air police, something, who's there. 1550 01:09:41,937 --> 01:09:44,810 This is a series of local problems 1551 01:09:44,984 --> 01:09:48,379 underneath the overall commands of the armed services. 1552 01:09:48,553 --> 01:09:50,163 - I would let them deal with that. 1553 01:09:50,337 --> 01:09:51,643 - It's, it's a million rabbit holes. 1554 01:09:53,645 --> 01:09:55,777 [digital trilling] [keyboard keys clacking] 1555 01:09:55,951 --> 01:09:58,171 - Hold on. White House just tweeted. 1556 01:09:58,345 --> 01:09:59,520 - We're pretty close. - Oh. All right. 1557 01:09:59,694 --> 01:10:01,783 - So President's focus is back on securing the, 1558 01:10:06,179 --> 01:10:09,138 securing Congress and allowing them to move on 1559 01:10:09,313 --> 01:10:11,053 with their constitutional duties. 1560 01:10:11,228 --> 01:10:12,098 - So they're gonna try and ignore the fact 1561 01:10:12,272 --> 01:10:13,534 that the, - We just took 1562 01:10:13,708 --> 01:10:14,753 there's open... MacDill Air Force base. 1563 01:10:14,927 --> 01:10:16,320 - Yeah, yeah. - Yes. 1564 01:10:16,494 --> 01:10:18,104 - Yeah. 1565 01:10:18,278 --> 01:10:20,759 That's a move. It's getting lost 1566 01:10:20,933 --> 01:10:23,501 as the higher ups are looking for ground truth. 1567 01:10:23,675 --> 01:10:25,242 So they're just pushing requests down 1568 01:10:25,416 --> 01:10:26,895 that don't match the reality of the, 1569 01:10:27,069 --> 01:10:28,984 you know, threat landscape. 1570 01:10:29,158 --> 01:10:30,290 I mean, it sounds like they're feeling 1571 01:10:30,464 --> 01:10:32,510 pretty... - Good about work. 1572 01:10:32,684 --> 01:10:34,773 - Well, it sounds like the blue four is 1573 01:10:34,947 --> 01:10:36,775 struggling, which is fine. 1574 01:10:36,949 --> 01:10:38,820 [background chatter] 1575 01:10:38,994 --> 01:10:40,692 - All right, so I'm having the patriarch put out an order 1576 01:10:40,866 --> 01:10:42,476 saying the constitutional sheriffs 1577 01:10:42,650 --> 01:10:45,349 are the supreme law enforcement officers of this land. 1578 01:10:45,523 --> 01:10:47,525 We're calling upon all OC sheriffs 1579 01:10:47,699 --> 01:10:50,615 who are not currently engaged in Operation Alamo 1580 01:10:50,789 --> 01:10:53,792 to immediately report to your nearest military post 1581 01:10:53,966 --> 01:10:56,621 to aid in, - Yeah. 1582 01:10:56,795 --> 01:10:58,057 - In consolidating the security situation. 1583 01:10:58,231 --> 01:11:01,016 - Yeah, in, there we go. [overlapping chatter] 1584 01:11:01,190 --> 01:11:02,453 - Excuse me sir. 1585 01:11:02,627 --> 01:11:03,671 We have reports that [digital trilling] 1586 01:11:03,845 --> 01:11:05,630 a armed group of men wearing clothing 1587 01:11:05,804 --> 01:11:07,501 emblazoned with the Order of Columbus symbols 1588 01:11:07,675 --> 01:11:10,069 have assembled outside the Michigan Governor's mansion. 1589 01:11:10,243 --> 01:11:11,766 - Governors of Michigan and North Carolina 1590 01:11:11,940 --> 01:11:13,028 have mobilized their guard, 1591 01:11:13,202 --> 01:11:15,727 are asking the president to consider 1592 01:11:15,901 --> 01:11:19,339 mobilizing federal support as soon as possible and agree 1593 01:11:19,513 --> 01:11:21,776 with need for Insurrection Act if the president wants. 1594 01:11:23,169 --> 01:11:25,476 The question is, 1595 01:11:25,650 --> 01:11:27,216 if you can federalize your National Guard right now, 1596 01:11:27,391 --> 01:11:28,305 do you need the Insurrection Act? 1597 01:11:30,350 --> 01:11:32,744 - This is the dicey piece of this. 1598 01:11:32,918 --> 01:11:37,357 You don't know which side your law enforcement partners 1599 01:11:37,531 --> 01:11:40,099 are on in this. [pulsing pensive music begins] 1600 01:11:40,273 --> 01:11:43,450 Immediate intel in terms of social media 1601 01:11:43,624 --> 01:11:47,324 for anyone who leads a law enforcement agency 1602 01:11:47,498 --> 01:11:49,891 needs to be understood and advanced. 1603 01:11:50,065 --> 01:11:52,633 - Mr. President, when you invoke the Insurrection Act, 1604 01:11:52,807 --> 01:11:55,462 do you actually have to declare a proclamation 1605 01:11:55,636 --> 01:11:58,073 immediately ordering the insurgents to disperse 1606 01:11:58,247 --> 01:12:00,641 and retire peaceably to their abodes within a limited time? 1607 01:12:00,815 --> 01:12:02,121 Can you direct that your counsel prepare 1608 01:12:02,295 --> 01:12:03,731 such a proclamation? - Please. 1609 01:12:03,905 --> 01:12:04,906 - Okay. - Yeah. 1610 01:12:05,080 --> 01:12:06,125 - They're talking about it now. 1611 01:12:06,299 --> 01:12:07,518 That's what is supposed to happen. 1612 01:12:07,692 --> 01:12:09,084 - They drafted an insurrection proclamation, 1613 01:12:09,258 --> 01:12:10,695 but they haven't made the decision to implement it yet, 1614 01:12:10,869 --> 01:12:11,870 standing by if we need it. 1615 01:12:15,177 --> 01:12:17,005 - They need to clarify that that's the Insurrection Act 1616 01:12:17,179 --> 01:12:18,964 that they're about to... 1617 01:12:19,138 --> 01:12:20,531 - Well, they're standing by, but what do you think is the... 1618 01:12:20,705 --> 01:12:23,490 I'll be curious to know what the, 1619 01:12:23,664 --> 01:12:24,970 what is the delineation point. - Question. 1620 01:12:25,144 --> 01:12:26,101 - What are they doing with their national guards? 1621 01:12:26,275 --> 01:12:27,842 What help do they need from us? 1622 01:12:28,016 --> 01:12:30,236 The biggest challenge is to have the Insurrection Act 1623 01:12:30,410 --> 01:12:33,195 as an option invoked towards the end of this game, 1624 01:12:33,370 --> 01:12:35,328 'cause it can be used to catastrophic effect. 1625 01:12:35,502 --> 01:12:36,851 - I, I remain concerned. 1626 01:12:37,025 --> 01:12:39,637 We have not decided who is in charge 1627 01:12:39,811 --> 01:12:41,073 of what's going on in Arizona. 1628 01:12:41,247 --> 01:12:42,857 - This confusion is really good. 1629 01:12:43,031 --> 01:12:44,381 They're like not sure who's in charge. 1630 01:12:44,555 --> 01:12:47,209 - The governor might be under a hostage situation 1631 01:12:47,384 --> 01:12:51,126 or she's evacuating. She asked clearly for federal support. 1632 01:12:51,300 --> 01:12:54,521 The implication was, "There is nobody in charge right now." 1633 01:12:54,695 --> 01:12:57,698 I mean, everything that we're getting through these channels 1634 01:12:57,872 --> 01:13:00,048 is it's clear that they want us to federalize. 1635 01:13:00,222 --> 01:13:02,529 So I guess I'm not sure... 1636 01:13:02,703 --> 01:13:04,792 What are the downsides to using this tool, 1637 01:13:04,966 --> 01:13:08,056 other than there's obviously some huge PR concerns? 1638 01:13:08,230 --> 01:13:10,755 - Well, Mr. President, if I could, right now, 1639 01:13:10,929 --> 01:13:13,322 we're not putting active military 1640 01:13:13,497 --> 01:13:15,716 into these states to do things. 1641 01:13:15,890 --> 01:13:19,198 What we've done is they're using their own National Guard. 1642 01:13:19,372 --> 01:13:21,374 So they have law enforcement authority. 1643 01:13:21,548 --> 01:13:23,898 All we're doing is providing them the support, 1644 01:13:24,072 --> 01:13:25,900 communications, logistics, et cetera 1645 01:13:26,074 --> 01:13:27,815 that they're asking for. 1646 01:13:27,989 --> 01:13:30,470 - But Arizona and North Carolina are saying they need more. 1647 01:13:30,644 --> 01:13:33,081 I guess I'm trying to understand the disconnect. 1648 01:13:33,255 --> 01:13:36,302 Certainly if you don't have an active hostage situation, 1649 01:13:36,476 --> 01:13:38,260 then I can understand why 1650 01:13:38,435 --> 01:13:41,481 it makes sense for us to use National Guard. 1651 01:13:41,655 --> 01:13:44,310 But we have an explicit request 1652 01:13:44,484 --> 01:13:48,053 for the Insurrection Act to be invoked and I think we, 1653 01:13:48,227 --> 01:13:51,709 we need to be able to explain why we wouldn't, 1654 01:13:51,883 --> 01:13:55,190 in this particular circumstance, given historically, 1655 01:13:55,364 --> 01:13:59,412 in lesser circumstances, the Insurrection Act has been used. 1656 01:13:59,586 --> 01:14:02,197 - President Bush did invoke it for the Rodney King riots. 1657 01:14:02,371 --> 01:14:04,069 That was a far cry less than this. 1658 01:14:04,243 --> 01:14:06,593 - Yeah. The question is, what is it 1659 01:14:06,767 --> 01:14:09,857 that they're facing that is beyond the capacities 1660 01:14:10,031 --> 01:14:12,599 of their normal law enforcement? 1661 01:14:12,773 --> 01:14:15,297 If there's any state that might be a candidate 1662 01:14:15,472 --> 01:14:18,649 for an Insurrection Act, it may be Arizona. 1663 01:14:18,823 --> 01:14:21,042 Because people in that state have taken over 1664 01:14:21,216 --> 01:14:23,610 the seat of government and are holding elected officials 1665 01:14:23,784 --> 01:14:26,004 hostage with threats to kill them. 1666 01:14:26,178 --> 01:14:28,049 In North Carolina, we don't have any evidence of anything, 1667 01:14:28,223 --> 01:14:30,182 except they're worried. 1668 01:14:30,356 --> 01:14:32,401 What's a bunch of active duty Army guys are gonna do there? 1669 01:14:32,576 --> 01:14:35,317 This is a really a, a hostage situation. 1670 01:14:35,492 --> 01:14:37,929 It's the people that are best able to deal with that 1671 01:14:38,103 --> 01:14:39,234 are local law enforcement. 1672 01:14:39,408 --> 01:14:42,411 - I mean, we did it at Waco in 1993. 1673 01:14:42,586 --> 01:14:45,458 My division gave up one VTR 1674 01:14:45,632 --> 01:14:48,461 to sort of puncture this thing. 1675 01:14:48,635 --> 01:14:52,291 And it's all over the internet 25 years later 1676 01:14:52,465 --> 01:14:54,467 that the 1st Cavalry Division 1677 01:14:54,641 --> 01:14:57,296 killed all these people because of a fire. 1678 01:14:57,470 --> 01:15:00,168 If you can keep the military out of it, 1679 01:15:00,342 --> 01:15:01,779 it's much better. 1680 01:15:01,953 --> 01:15:05,478 [helicopter whirring] [flames burning] 1681 01:15:05,652 --> 01:15:07,001 - Mr. President, [overlapping chatter] 1682 01:15:07,175 --> 01:15:10,004 they're asking you to take more responsibility, 1683 01:15:10,178 --> 01:15:12,746 is what this issue is. In my view, you shouldn't do that. 1684 01:15:12,920 --> 01:15:14,531 You should force the governor 1685 01:15:14,705 --> 01:15:16,315 to do the duty, - To do... 1686 01:15:16,489 --> 01:15:18,447 to do her job. - Absolutely. 1687 01:15:18,622 --> 01:15:20,188 - There's no reason for you to become 1688 01:15:20,362 --> 01:15:22,582 personally the officer in charge. 1689 01:15:22,756 --> 01:15:24,541 - The, the only reason you don't do Insurrection Act 1690 01:15:26,499 --> 01:15:27,587 is that the president becomes responsible. 1691 01:15:27,761 --> 01:15:28,936 - Right. - Right. 1692 01:15:29,110 --> 01:15:30,547 - That's what presidents normally, 1693 01:15:30,721 --> 01:15:33,854 good presidents normally do, they take responsibility. 1694 01:15:34,028 --> 01:15:35,203 And the way you do that, and the way you do that 1695 01:15:35,377 --> 01:15:37,684 is that you go out to the governors and you say, 1696 01:15:37,858 --> 01:15:39,686 "I am strongly considering 1697 01:15:39,860 --> 01:15:41,906 Invocation of the Insurrection Act. 1698 01:15:42,080 --> 01:15:44,865 If any governor doesn't wish me to do that, 1699 01:15:45,039 --> 01:15:46,127 please let me know because 1700 01:15:46,301 --> 01:15:47,825 that's now under positive consideration." 1701 01:15:47,999 --> 01:15:50,044 - Right. 1702 01:15:50,218 --> 01:15:51,916 - Taking responsibility for a president is not a bad thing. 1703 01:15:52,090 --> 01:15:53,918 - Can I play devil's advocate for a second? 1704 01:15:54,092 --> 01:15:55,484 You know, when we think Insurrection Act, 1705 01:15:55,659 --> 01:15:57,399 we think about deploying paratroopers. 1706 01:15:57,574 --> 01:15:59,227 That's a bunch of hammers looking for nails. 1707 01:15:59,401 --> 01:16:01,360 What if you have a President Trump 1708 01:16:01,534 --> 01:16:04,929 who's considering invoking the Insurrection Act, 1709 01:16:05,103 --> 01:16:07,018 who has the authority to do it, 1710 01:16:07,192 --> 01:16:09,368 to use federal troops to enforce law. 1711 01:16:09,542 --> 01:16:11,544 But in this case, right, it's flipped the other way. 1712 01:16:11,718 --> 01:16:12,806 So that's... - We're advising this guy. 1713 01:16:12,980 --> 01:16:14,591 - This ain't Trump. 1714 01:16:14,765 --> 01:16:15,374 I know, but you, I'm just... [keyboard keys clacking] 1715 01:16:15,548 --> 01:16:16,984 - That's three states requesting 1716 01:16:17,158 --> 01:16:18,638 federalization of the, of the guard. 1717 01:16:18,812 --> 01:16:20,684 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 states. 1718 01:16:20,858 --> 01:16:22,337 - I mean think about this scenario. 1719 01:16:22,511 --> 01:16:23,991 The president of the United States has five governors 1720 01:16:24,165 --> 01:16:26,254 requesting federalization. That's a pretty strong push 1721 01:16:26,428 --> 01:16:31,129 towards the Insurrection Act. [pulsing tense music begins] 1722 01:16:31,782 --> 01:16:34,001 We have multiple governors now publicly saying 1723 01:16:34,175 --> 01:16:35,655 they're asking for federal support. 1724 01:16:35,829 --> 01:16:38,440 We need to be able to explain to the American public 1725 01:16:38,615 --> 01:16:40,529 why we're not using the Insurrection Act. 1726 01:16:40,704 --> 01:16:42,575 - Michigan, Arizona, North Carolina, 1727 01:16:42,749 --> 01:16:45,186 Florida and Pennsylvania have requested the federalization 1728 01:16:45,360 --> 01:16:47,667 of the troops, but the two who have not are Oklahoma, 1729 01:16:47,841 --> 01:16:50,061 as we suspected, and Colorado. 1730 01:16:50,235 --> 01:16:52,237 - The question is, what's driving that? 1731 01:16:52,411 --> 01:16:54,413 I mean because there's gotta be a reason. 1732 01:16:54,587 --> 01:16:57,285 And saying, "Just because," is not a good reason 1733 01:16:57,459 --> 01:16:59,026 to bring them on Title 10. 1734 01:16:59,200 --> 01:17:00,332 - You're taking 'em out of their law enforcement. 1735 01:17:00,506 --> 01:17:02,290 - They requested... - This is what I'm saying. 1736 01:17:02,464 --> 01:17:04,031 - So the essence of being a federal government 1737 01:17:04,205 --> 01:17:05,642 and not a national government, 1738 01:17:05,816 --> 01:17:07,556 is these governors are asking you to do this. 1739 01:17:07,731 --> 01:17:09,254 - I'm going to governors saying, 1740 01:17:09,428 --> 01:17:10,734 "What do you need from your federal government?" 1741 01:17:10,908 --> 01:17:12,387 And they are telling me what they need. 1742 01:17:12,561 --> 01:17:14,041 - Except for two of them. 1743 01:17:14,215 --> 01:17:16,000 - I don't know how to go back to the governor 1744 01:17:16,174 --> 01:17:18,655 as the Commander in Chief of the National Guard. 1745 01:17:18,829 --> 01:17:20,439 And this is gonna be a defining moment 1746 01:17:20,613 --> 01:17:22,746 of your presidency. [overlapping chatter] 1747 01:17:22,920 --> 01:17:25,096 - Here's what's missing in this. 1748 01:17:25,270 --> 01:17:29,317 We have to understand why they want to give command and 1749 01:17:29,491 --> 01:17:30,971 control to the president. - Yeah, we do. 1750 01:17:31,145 --> 01:17:32,886 - The Insurrection Act is a trap. 1751 01:17:33,060 --> 01:17:34,279 - We need to have a further conversation. 1752 01:17:34,453 --> 01:17:36,324 - It's a defining moment in their governorship. 1753 01:17:36,498 --> 01:17:37,761 - Mr. President, - We have what? 1754 01:17:37,935 --> 01:17:39,501 your audience is the American public. 1755 01:17:39,676 --> 01:17:40,894 And they want to know 1756 01:17:41,068 --> 01:17:43,288 that Congress is coming back to certify. 1757 01:17:43,462 --> 01:17:45,507 So we do have to come into agreement here, 1758 01:17:45,682 --> 01:17:47,379 'cause time is moving on. 1759 01:17:47,553 --> 01:17:50,077 You have to decide which way you are gonna want to move. 1760 01:17:50,251 --> 01:17:55,996 [digital trilling] [foreboding music begins] 1761 01:17:56,170 --> 01:17:58,259 - Mr. President, 10 minutes remaining. 1762 01:17:58,433 --> 01:18:00,827 - The president is sweating. [staff member laughing] 1763 01:18:01,001 --> 01:18:03,090 He's gonna have to make a decision. 1764 01:18:03,264 --> 01:18:04,875 - Mr. President, are you invoking the Insurrection Act 1765 01:18:05,049 --> 01:18:06,528 or Federalizing National Guard? 1766 01:18:06,703 --> 01:18:08,095 Neither has happened yet. [overlapping chatter] 1767 01:18:08,269 --> 01:18:09,444 I'm not asking you. I'm asking the president. 1768 01:18:09,618 --> 01:18:12,621 Ere you doing either? [echoing] 1769 01:18:12,796 --> 01:18:16,016 [January 6th plays in memory] 1770 01:18:22,022 --> 01:18:23,197 - Mr. President? - Mr. President. 1771 01:18:23,371 --> 01:18:24,459 - Mr. President. - Mr. President. 1772 01:18:24,633 --> 01:18:25,547 - Mr. President. - Mr. President. 1773 01:18:25,722 --> 01:18:26,984 - Mr. President. - Mr. President. 1774 01:18:27,158 --> 01:18:28,725 - Put your fucking cards on the table. 1775 01:18:28,899 --> 01:18:29,943 - Mr. President. - Mr. President. 1776 01:18:30,117 --> 01:18:30,596 - Mr. President. - Mr. President. 1777 01:18:30,770 --> 01:18:31,205 - No. 1778 01:18:37,559 --> 01:18:39,170 - That's exactly what they should be doing. 1779 01:18:39,344 --> 01:18:42,216 - Okay, good, good, good, good. 1780 01:18:42,390 --> 01:18:45,350 - There's 9,000 officers in Metropolitan police. 1781 01:18:45,524 --> 01:18:47,700 We can't make the mistake of not having the guard deployed, 1782 01:18:47,874 --> 01:18:50,616 but having people wear military uniforms 1783 01:18:50,790 --> 01:18:52,400 is going to make - Absolutely. 1784 01:18:52,574 --> 01:18:53,488 a lot of people think that we are overreacting. 1785 01:18:53,662 --> 01:18:55,795 - We need to have the civilian authority 1786 01:18:55,969 --> 01:18:57,928 and law enforcement really in the lead on this 1787 01:18:58,102 --> 01:18:59,930 to the greatest extent possible, 1788 01:19:00,104 --> 01:19:02,541 because they want to bait us into using 1789 01:19:02,715 --> 01:19:03,847 lethal force in response. - Yeah. 1790 01:19:05,283 --> 01:19:09,243 [digital trilling] 1791 01:19:09,417 --> 01:19:11,593 - Mr. President, current situation... 1792 01:19:11,768 --> 01:19:15,249 We believe we have a handle on containing the protestors. 1793 01:19:15,423 --> 01:19:17,556 Capitol is secured. 1794 01:19:17,730 --> 01:19:20,211 The critical infrastructure from on the eastern seaboard, 1795 01:19:20,385 --> 01:19:22,691 including all the ingress and egress points 1796 01:19:22,866 --> 01:19:24,389 into the national Capitol region 1797 01:19:24,563 --> 01:19:26,043 is secured. - Right. 1798 01:19:26,217 --> 01:19:28,262 - Sir, last comment from my perspective. 1799 01:19:28,436 --> 01:19:30,917 We're standing by. We've increased the alert posture. 1800 01:19:31,091 --> 01:19:33,006 Right now, we're available. [digital trilling] 1801 01:19:33,180 --> 01:19:35,617 And the forces have an increased readiness posture, 1802 01:19:35,792 --> 01:19:38,142 obviously to ensure that we have continuity of government 1803 01:19:38,316 --> 01:19:39,839 and continuity of operation. 1804 01:19:40,013 --> 01:19:42,799 - Thanks General. Let's get this thing certified. 1805 01:19:44,496 --> 01:19:45,714 - Say that members of Congress 1806 01:19:45,889 --> 01:19:48,630 are returning to... - The chambers. 1807 01:19:48,805 --> 01:19:50,981 - Certification, [keyboard keys clacking] 1808 01:19:51,155 --> 01:19:55,681 certification process to resume within the hour. 1809 01:19:55,942 --> 01:19:56,290 - There you go. 1810 01:19:59,467 --> 01:20:00,381 - Okay. 1811 01:20:00,555 --> 01:20:03,776 [news broadcast theme music] 1812 01:20:06,692 --> 01:20:09,477 - Welcome back everyone to our breaking news coverage. 1813 01:20:09,651 --> 01:20:11,305 INN has just learned that the National Guard 1814 01:20:11,479 --> 01:20:13,090 and local law enforcement 1815 01:20:13,264 --> 01:20:15,701 have officially secured the US Capitol, 1816 01:20:15,875 --> 01:20:18,965 and Congress is reconvening to certify the electoral votes 1817 01:20:19,139 --> 01:20:21,228 for President-elect, John Hotham. 1818 01:20:21,402 --> 01:20:24,014 - Master Speaker, the Vice President, 1819 01:20:24,188 --> 01:20:28,453 and the United States Senate. [audience applauding] 1820 01:20:28,627 --> 01:20:31,325 [music fades] 1821 01:20:32,587 --> 01:20:34,415 - In Phoenix, Arizona, the local law enforcement, 1822 01:20:34,589 --> 01:20:36,461 and the Arizona National Guard 1823 01:20:36,635 --> 01:20:38,855 operating under the governor's direction, 1824 01:20:39,029 --> 01:20:40,813 are praising Hotham's decision 1825 01:20:40,987 --> 01:20:44,556 not to send in federal troops and escalate the situation, 1826 01:20:44,730 --> 01:20:47,646 saying they are making progress in the negotiations 1827 01:20:47,820 --> 01:20:49,561 to release the hostages. 1828 01:20:49,735 --> 01:20:52,085 The crisis has further exposed 1829 01:20:52,259 --> 01:20:56,089 the deep divisions in American society and the US military. 1830 01:20:56,263 --> 01:20:58,135 And the burden will now fall on Hotham 1831 01:20:58,309 --> 01:21:01,138 to heal a fractured nation. 1832 01:21:01,312 --> 01:21:03,140 We're getting word that the President is about to address 1833 01:21:03,314 --> 01:21:06,230 the nation live regarding today's events. 1834 01:21:06,404 --> 01:21:07,579 - Mr. President, you ready for the briefing? 1835 01:21:07,753 --> 01:21:08,972 - Mr. President, I can tell you, 1836 01:21:09,146 --> 01:21:10,538 you're doing the exact right thing 1837 01:21:10,712 --> 01:21:13,280 by trying to keep the military out of this politics. 1838 01:21:13,454 --> 01:21:14,760 - Mr. President, are you comfortable 1839 01:21:14,934 --> 01:21:16,631 with the same four people being behind you? 1840 01:21:16,805 --> 01:21:20,200 - Uhhh... Sure. - Okay, let's go. 1841 01:21:20,374 --> 01:21:22,289 - Mr. President, at, at the end of the day, 1842 01:21:22,463 --> 01:21:23,987 I think you have to think about, 1843 01:21:24,161 --> 01:21:26,337 how do we convince the American public 1844 01:21:26,511 --> 01:21:27,991 that we still have a democracy? 1845 01:21:28,165 --> 01:21:28,905 - Yeah. 1846 01:21:29,079 --> 01:21:30,819 - And Mr. President, 1847 01:21:30,994 --> 01:21:33,344 talk about the constitution has served us well. 1848 01:21:33,518 --> 01:21:35,215 Not just people condemned violence, 1849 01:21:35,389 --> 01:21:37,609 but people support a constitution that has served us well 1850 01:21:37,783 --> 01:21:42,048 for 250 years and it's, it's a living, breathing documented 1851 01:21:42,222 --> 01:21:44,355 and is still strong today as it was yesterday. 1852 01:21:44,529 --> 01:21:45,878 - That's a great way to end it. 1853 01:21:46,052 --> 01:21:47,749 - Closing argument. 1854 01:21:47,924 --> 01:21:49,708 - Good lawyer, right? [staff chuckling] 1855 01:21:49,882 --> 01:21:50,970 - Now they're walking. They're walking. 1856 01:21:53,842 --> 01:21:57,281 - Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States. 1857 01:21:57,455 --> 01:21:58,630 - Good afternoon. [camera shutter clicking] 1858 01:21:58,804 --> 01:22:00,588 Thank you for being here throughout what has been 1859 01:22:00,762 --> 01:22:03,852 a difficult and challenging day for all of us. 1860 01:22:04,027 --> 01:22:06,986 The peaceful transfer of power 1861 01:22:07,160 --> 01:22:09,858 is at the core of who we are as a nation, 1862 01:22:10,033 --> 01:22:11,991 and we will not allow a violent group of protestors 1863 01:22:12,165 --> 01:22:13,906 to interrupt Congress 1864 01:22:14,080 --> 01:22:16,735 from fulfilling their constitutional duty. 1865 01:22:16,909 --> 01:22:18,606 Even beyond what's happening [rhythmic violin begins] 1866 01:22:18,780 --> 01:22:22,784 in the District of Columbia, we continue to make sure 1867 01:22:22,959 --> 01:22:26,266 that our federal government is running. 1868 01:22:26,440 --> 01:22:28,965 Our message to Lieutenant General King, 1869 01:22:29,139 --> 01:22:30,792 to Robert Strickland, 1870 01:22:30,967 --> 01:22:33,621 to Roger Simms and members of the Order of Columbus, 1871 01:22:33,795 --> 01:22:37,103 and anyone intent on using violence, 1872 01:22:37,277 --> 01:22:41,107 to address election grievances, we have a system of courts, 1873 01:22:41,281 --> 01:22:44,589 where these questions can and should be addressed. 1874 01:22:45,764 --> 01:22:48,723 Armed mobs, they will face the force of law. 1875 01:22:50,987 --> 01:22:54,512 We will protect the peaceful transition of power 1876 01:22:54,686 --> 01:22:58,995 and we will protect and uphold the rule of law. 1877 01:22:59,169 --> 01:23:02,520 As you have seen in Arizona, there's a hostage situation. 1878 01:23:03,521 --> 01:23:05,523 And as the President of the United States, 1879 01:23:05,697 --> 01:23:07,655 but also as a father, 1880 01:23:07,829 --> 01:23:11,181 I pray for those family members and those hostages. 1881 01:23:11,355 --> 01:23:14,662 Look, at times, we may seem divided. 1882 01:23:14,836 --> 01:23:16,882 Elections do that, Thanksgiving dinners do that. 1883 01:23:18,449 --> 01:23:20,625 But we are actually united 1884 01:23:20,799 --> 01:23:22,366 in what the promise of this nation is. 1885 01:23:24,803 --> 01:23:26,587 And the promise of this nation, 1886 01:23:27,588 --> 01:23:30,809 it's built on those essential building blocks. 1887 01:23:30,983 --> 01:23:34,334 We're all treated equally, we have opportunities, 1888 01:23:34,508 --> 01:23:37,772 and we have stability in representative democracy. 1889 01:23:37,946 --> 01:23:39,948 That's the American promise [music building] 1890 01:23:40,123 --> 01:23:42,995 and what this country is based upon. 1891 01:23:43,169 --> 01:23:47,043 What we are doing is working with the states to ascertain 1892 01:23:47,217 --> 01:23:49,088 what specifically they need from the federal government, 1893 01:23:51,395 --> 01:23:52,309 and we'll work to provide that. 1894 01:23:56,052 --> 01:23:58,054 This is a 250 plus year experiment 1895 01:24:00,143 --> 01:24:01,187 called, "Representative democracy." 1896 01:24:03,755 --> 01:24:06,236 And it's challenged at times. 1897 01:24:06,410 --> 01:24:09,891 Today, it wasn't the first time it was challenged. 1898 01:24:10,979 --> 01:24:14,200 January 6th, 2021 wasn't the first time it was challenged. 1899 01:24:16,463 --> 01:24:19,814 The Civil War was even necessarily 1900 01:24:19,988 --> 01:24:22,121 the first time that it's challenged. 1901 01:24:22,295 --> 01:24:25,472 And the Patriots aren't somebody posting on social media 1902 01:24:25,646 --> 01:24:27,300 talking about an insurrection. 1903 01:24:28,388 --> 01:24:31,043 The Patriots are the good people of this country 1904 01:24:31,217 --> 01:24:35,308 that choose to have trust in the system. 1905 01:24:35,482 --> 01:24:37,267 So the American people, thank you. 1906 01:24:38,268 --> 01:24:41,706 Thank you for what has been indeed a challenging day. 1907 01:24:41,880 --> 01:24:45,101 And this challenge is not over by any measure. 1908 01:24:45,275 --> 01:24:49,061 Remember what brings us together, not what divides us. 1909 01:24:49,235 --> 01:24:52,760 And may God bless you, your family, 1910 01:24:52,934 --> 01:24:54,022 and these United States of America. 1911 01:24:55,502 --> 01:24:58,157 [audience applauding] 1912 01:25:00,725 --> 01:25:02,770 [camera shutter clicking] 1913 01:25:02,944 --> 01:25:04,120 - That was fuckin' awesome. [whispering] 1914 01:25:04,294 --> 01:25:06,948 Did we do that? - Well, I dunno about that. 1915 01:25:07,123 --> 01:25:10,300 - Trust me. And I don't often use words like awesome. 1916 01:25:10,474 --> 01:25:14,042 [everyone laughing] [music fades] 1917 01:25:14,217 --> 01:25:15,957 - Mr. President, that was very beautiful 1918 01:25:16,132 --> 01:25:20,440 and I wish it was real. [everyone laughing] 1919 01:25:20,614 --> 01:25:22,007 Not the scenario. - Not the day. 1920 01:25:22,181 --> 01:25:22,921 - Yeah. - Not the day. 1921 01:25:23,095 --> 01:25:24,575 - Not the day, not the scenario. 1922 01:25:24,749 --> 01:25:26,838 Just the leadership. - Okay, everyone, 1923 01:25:27,012 --> 01:25:28,274 thank you very much. 1924 01:25:28,448 --> 01:25:29,623 What we're gonna do, we're gonna sit down. 1925 01:25:29,797 --> 01:25:31,669 We're gonna close the end of this exercise. 1926 01:25:31,843 --> 01:25:33,323 Quiet everybody, 1927 01:25:33,497 --> 01:25:35,325 nice and quiet in the situation room please. 1928 01:25:35,499 --> 01:25:38,110 [somber music begins] 1929 01:25:41,200 --> 01:25:43,985 [digital timer beeping] 1930 01:25:49,991 --> 01:25:52,472 [traffic whoosing] 1931 01:25:58,174 --> 01:26:02,482 [door closing] [metal clanking] 1932 01:26:04,876 --> 01:26:07,487 - Okay, everybody, big cheese. 1933 01:26:07,661 --> 01:26:09,185 Ready on 3. 1934 01:26:09,359 --> 01:26:10,621 1, 2, 3. 1935 01:26:11,665 --> 01:26:14,538 One more. 1, 2, 3. [camera shutter clicking] 1936 01:26:14,712 --> 01:26:15,234 - Thank you very much. 1937 01:26:17,628 --> 01:26:19,195 - The big question in the room is this, 1938 01:26:19,369 --> 01:26:22,023 insider threats, it's a reality. 1939 01:26:22,198 --> 01:26:25,679 In this scenario it was what, 6, 7% of the force. 1940 01:26:25,853 --> 01:26:28,116 That's probably representative across the country. 1941 01:26:28,291 --> 01:26:29,944 So that means you have insider threats. 1942 01:26:30,118 --> 01:26:32,512 What are we doing to, to screen those out? 1943 01:26:32,686 --> 01:26:34,775 - The military is one of the last institutions 1944 01:26:34,949 --> 01:26:38,431 in our society that has been and should be apolitical, 1945 01:26:38,605 --> 01:26:41,173 in the sense that it is supposed to be a space where 1946 01:26:41,347 --> 01:26:42,783 everybody, you know, regardless of 1947 01:26:42,957 --> 01:26:45,003 their political backgrounds in private, 1948 01:26:45,177 --> 01:26:46,613 will come together to achieve a mission 1949 01:26:46,787 --> 01:26:48,572 towards a common cause. 1950 01:26:48,746 --> 01:26:53,272 That to me, is what our society could and should be. 1951 01:26:53,446 --> 01:26:55,840 - So the only pushback on that I'd give you is, yeah, 1952 01:26:56,014 --> 01:26:58,973 you might have a few rogue military officers. 1953 01:26:59,147 --> 01:27:00,671 The vast majority of military officers 1954 01:27:00,845 --> 01:27:02,107 are exactly where we were. 1955 01:27:02,281 --> 01:27:03,674 - I think, you know, 1956 01:27:03,848 --> 01:27:05,937 the effective training of the armed forces 1957 01:27:06,111 --> 01:27:10,158 is just a really powerful preventive to the insider stuff. 1958 01:27:10,333 --> 01:27:13,031 I would worry about specialists, 1959 01:27:13,205 --> 01:27:16,252 like people who have control of sensitive information, 1960 01:27:16,426 --> 01:27:18,341 or nuclear weapons or something like this 1961 01:27:18,515 --> 01:27:20,691 who could, you know, be seditious. 1962 01:27:20,865 --> 01:27:23,955 But for the average guy, we can handle that. 1963 01:27:24,129 --> 01:27:27,350 - I would slightly disagree. I would say, it is a problem. 1964 01:27:27,524 --> 01:27:30,222 So what is going to be the process 1965 01:27:30,396 --> 01:27:33,138 for us to be able to screen, monitor, and deal with it? 1966 01:27:36,228 --> 01:27:42,103 - The veteran brand has been damaged in the United States. 1967 01:27:42,278 --> 01:27:45,411 A lot of people now when they think of veterans, 1968 01:27:45,585 --> 01:27:48,458 they think of violent insurrectionists. 1969 01:27:58,772 --> 01:28:01,384 Well, there's a growing group of veterans 1970 01:28:01,558 --> 01:28:05,213 working with nonprofits and political action committees. 1971 01:28:05,388 --> 01:28:07,259 And we are here for the people 1972 01:28:07,433 --> 01:28:11,481 who want to be prepared to defend democracy 1973 01:28:11,655 --> 01:28:14,919 from all possible threats. [jet soaring] 1974 01:28:15,093 --> 01:28:19,271 We have a choice. We can either be afraid and do nothing, 1975 01:28:19,445 --> 01:28:22,405 or we can continue our service to our country. 1976 01:28:22,579 --> 01:28:24,972 I'm struggling to contain myself right now 1977 01:28:25,146 --> 01:28:29,368 because I am frustrated with the belief that, 1978 01:28:29,542 --> 01:28:32,328 that we're addressing the problem of insider threats. 1979 01:28:32,502 --> 01:28:35,461 What folks of higher rank are insulated from is 1980 01:28:35,635 --> 01:28:38,595 when a Neo-Nazi joins the Marine Corps, 1981 01:28:38,769 --> 01:28:40,553 doesn't have to be Special Forces, 1982 01:28:40,727 --> 01:28:43,426 doesn't have to be a Ranger, but if that ideology 1983 01:28:43,600 --> 01:28:47,038 is to accelerate the destruction of the United States, 1984 01:28:48,474 --> 01:28:50,041 they're determined. 1985 01:28:50,215 --> 01:28:54,088 And if, and if one slips through, which many have, 1986 01:28:54,262 --> 01:28:58,789 there's ample opportunity for them to do serious damage. 1987 01:28:58,963 --> 01:29:03,359 And this is so pervasive through the force right now. 1988 01:29:03,533 --> 01:29:06,057 - It's true. I'm worried, 1989 01:29:06,231 --> 01:29:10,148 but I have a lot of confidence in the leadership we have. 1990 01:29:11,192 --> 01:29:13,543 - We've always been able to unite the country 1991 01:29:13,717 --> 01:29:15,414 when the threat is external. 1992 01:29:15,588 --> 01:29:17,329 The question that I have is, 1993 01:29:17,503 --> 01:29:21,289 can we have that same level of cohesive 1994 01:29:21,464 --> 01:29:25,424 American commitment to this country and our democracy 1995 01:29:25,598 --> 01:29:26,991 when the threat is internal? 1996 01:29:29,080 --> 01:29:31,952 - On January 6th, I was weeping. 1997 01:29:32,126 --> 01:29:36,522 Just watching it unfold and feeling all of the stress 1998 01:29:36,696 --> 01:29:38,959 and pressure. Yeah, I just started crying. 1999 01:29:39,133 --> 01:29:42,136 I mean, I was like crying for 2000 01:29:42,310 --> 01:29:44,051 my friends who were in the building 2001 01:29:44,225 --> 01:29:47,315 and for our country and what it meant. 2002 01:29:49,187 --> 01:29:52,146 So yeah, I wanna do everything possible 2003 01:29:52,320 --> 01:29:53,496 to make sure that doesn't happen again. 2004 01:29:57,804 --> 01:30:00,416 [somber music fades] 2005 01:30:03,506 --> 01:30:06,857 [frenetic string music begins] 2006 01:30:15,692 --> 01:30:19,217 [frenetic string music continues] 2007 01:30:27,791 --> 01:30:31,403 [frenetic string music continues] 2008 01:30:40,020 --> 01:30:43,502 [frenetic string music continues] 2009 01:30:52,511 --> 01:30:55,993 [frenetic string music continues] 2010 01:31:04,567 --> 01:31:08,048 [frenetic string music continues] 2011 01:31:16,709 --> 01:31:20,191 [frenetic string music continues] 2012 01:31:28,765 --> 01:31:32,203 [frenetic string music continues] 2013 01:31:40,733 --> 01:31:44,215 [frenetic string music continues] 2014 01:31:52,745 --> 01:31:56,227 [frenetic string music continues] 2015 01:32:04,801 --> 01:32:08,282 [frenetic string music continues] 2016 01:32:16,726 --> 01:32:20,207 [frenetic string music continues] 2017 01:32:28,825 --> 01:32:32,306 [frenetic string music continues] 2018 01:32:41,664 --> 01:32:45,145 [frenetic string music continues] 2019 01:32:53,980 --> 01:32:57,462 [frenetic string music continues] 2020 01:33:06,645 --> 01:33:10,127 [frenetic string music continues] 2021 01:33:18,875 --> 01:33:22,400 [frenetic string music continues] 2022 01:33:31,627 --> 01:33:35,108 [frenetic string music continues] 2023 01:33:43,639 --> 01:33:47,120 [frenetic string music continues] 2024 01:33:55,346 --> 01:33:58,828 [frenetic string music continues] 2025 01:34:06,400 --> 01:34:08,838 [music calms down] 2026 01:34:18,586 --> 01:34:20,632 [music fades] 2027 01:34:28,858 --> 01:34:30,686 [no audio] 2028 01:34:40,434 --> 01:34:42,306 [no audio]