Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) recently disclosed that the person accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump had encrypted messaging accounts on platforms based in three different foreign countries. Waltz, a prominent Republican congressman, elaborated on these claims during an interview on Benny Johnson's podcast.
Waltz's comments have attracted considerable attention because of his involvement in the bipartisan task force that is currently investigating the assassination attempt. The task force has been diligently working to uncover the methods and motivations behind the plot against the former president, as well as the security failures that led to the near catastrophe. While details remain murky, Waltz's statements suggest that the suspect may have coordinated with individuals or entities outside the United States, raising concerns about foreign involvement in the incident.
The Daily Wire reports:
“Why does a 19-year-old kid who is a health care aide need encrypted platforms not even based in the United States, but based abroad, where most terrorist organizations know it is harder for our law enforcement to get into? That's a question I've had since day one,” Waltz told reporters at the Trump Hotel in downtown Chicago.
Waltz, a retired Green Beret, then ripped the FBI and Secret Service for not releasing more information from the investigations into the attempted assassination.
“They need to be releasing information as they come across it because this wasn't an isolated incident,” he said. “The threats are continually Iran's threats.”
Before the assassination attempt, U.S. authorities were informed by a source that there was an Iranian plot to kill Trump, CNN reported. The Biden administration reportedly told the Trump campaign and Secret Service of the alleged plot, but the troubling intelligence info raised new concerns about the security breakdown at Trump's rally. Iran “strongly” rejected it had any role in the Trump assassination attempt, adding that it “is determined to pursue legal action against Trump for his direct role in the crime of assassinating Martyr General Qassem Soleimani.”
Waltz, who represents Florida's 6th Congressional District, has served in Congress since 2019, following the departure of Ron DeSantis, who became Florida's governor. Waltz is known for his strong national security credentials, having served as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army. His military career includes multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, where he demonstrated exceptional bravery and leadership, earning him several awards and honors. He was the first Green Beret to be elected to Congress.
The Broader Implications
The use of encrypted messaging platforms by the would-be assassin, especially those based in foreign countries, underscores the challenges law enforcement and intelligence agencies face in combating modern threats. Encrypted communications can make it difficult to track and prevent such plots, particularly when they involve international actors.
As the investigation continues, questions about the extent of foreign involvement and the implications for U.S. national security remain at the forefront. The task force's findings could lead to increased scrutiny of encrypted messaging platforms and their potential use by individuals seeking to harm public figures.
Do you think the U.S. government should have greater access to encrypted messaging platforms to prevent potential threats to national security? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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Yes, our govt security officials should have full access to encrypted information endangering any citizens threatened
including politicians threatened in the United States without question.
Yes, the U.S. government should have greater access to encrypted messaging platforms to prevent potential threats to national security
Why has no one in the media made a connection between 20yr old Crooks and the Blackrock financial organization? They are well connected and Blackrock has billions to lose if DJT becomes president.
Because the justice system in America wanted President Trump dead. They are as corrupt as Biden and Harris. They know they can’t win. Between Pelosi, Schumer, Obama and Soros they will try anything to stop President Trump getting into the White House. They are all communists and hate America. They work with America’s enemies to destroy America and President Trump. You have Obama standing saying the most dumbness thing to get votes for your cackling salad word idiot. The people in America are really the most dumbness people on earth. Yes we in the world are laughing at Biden and the democrats! The world leaders love Biden or another democrat because they are weak and will give money to us. President Trump protected America democrats don’t. But don’t worry the world see that some people in America are idiots and hate freedom and their constitution. Good luck America because you are going down fast with idiots for voters and now you have illegals and criminals voting in your elections.
Let’s acknowledge that the Biden Administration and/or its agency heads have no interest in revealing the truth, probably because they were complicit in the attempt on Trump’s life. That may smack of “conspiracy theory”, but the facts are, there was an astounding lapse in security at the rally, and the initial response was absurd. The Secret Service director saying no one was stationed on a roof with a 1-12 pitch (almost flat) while snipers were stationed on a 3-12 roof is probably the most egregious example. I’m not suggesting that the administration and its minions plotted the attempt, only that they chose to ignore evidence that indicated increased security was needed. Another issue is that the Secret Service allowed Trump to go on stage even after being alerted to the shooter’s presence.
The failure of secret service looks more deliberate as more information comes out. Biden’s FBI and Justice look more corrupt.
YOU BETTER GET TRUMP INTO OFFICE SO WE CAN ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. WHOEVER TRIED TO KILL MY PRSIDENT SHOULD PAY DEARLY WHETHER THAT ACTOR IS DOMESTC OR FOREIGN.
I think it would be very interesting to know exactly which countries the Encrypted Messaging Platforms were from; in addition to the difficulty of accessing the encryption to view the traffic some countries either because of their Laws or their relationship with the USA could make it virtually impossible to break the encryption.
This is Important because if these countries are hostile to USA and their laws make it impossible for allies of USA to access information from these encrypted networks the question is how does a 19 year old with no training or experience in Military or Law Enforcement or Intelligence would be driven to use those networks (or even know about their existence). Meaning obviously he would of had assistance from some individuals with Intelligence Military or Law Enforcement Expertise