Yesterday, I took my family to Arlington National Cemetery to visit my friends, Garrett Slaughter and Captain John Ryan Dennison Memorial. They are buried in Section 60, also known as "The Saddest Acre in America," because many who are buried there died young after 9/11. One mother had a lawn chair, with flowers on either side, pulled right up to the headstone of her son, a Marine. It looked like she had been sitting there all day. A family of four with two teenage daughters wept over another grave nearby. For my part, I felt an overwhelming wave of sorrow as I approached Garrett's grave with my daughters and my son. We put flowers on his grave. I told my children a few funny stories about our time together at Vanderbilt, Ranger School, and then in the Army. And then, we walked to Ryan's grave and spent some time with him. Ryan was a bright light full of positivity and passion wherever he went. I miss my friends... Shortly before D-Day, 2nd Lieutenant Jack Lundberg wrote a letter to his family that began, "Now that I am actually here, I see my chances of returning to you all are quite slim, therefore I want to write this letter now while I am yet able." He went on to write, "We of the United States have something to fight for — never more fully have I realized that. There just is no other country with comparable wealth, advancement, or standard of living. The U.S.A. is worth a sacrifice!" He was killed a few weeks later. But, his spirit -- the resolute determination to protect a nation based on freedom no matter the cost. That remains. It's why I'm so proud of Garrett and Ryan even while I am devastated I'll never watch them play with my kids.

I was the Sniper Employment Officer for my battalion and led hundreds of combat missions. There were major security lapses in the security plan that allowed a shooter to engage President Trump from ~130 meters - an easy shot. A 🧵

How can the dude at a cookout spot the shooter before the detail?!? The far rooftop is an obvious firing position. Local police should have been deployed to secure it. Additionally, drones should have been monitoring.

They neutralized the target. But not before he wounded President Trump, killed an innocent civilian, and seriously wounded two more. Good shooting. But gross failures in the plan meant they were too slow to detect the threat. Mission failure.

There is a sniper team scanning the rooftop for threats. But, the team only has long guns. You generally want a security element co-located with assault rifles that can engage much faster - especially within 300 meters. They couldn’t engage fast enough.

The Government Accountability Office estimates the federal government loses between $233 billion to $521 billion annually to fraud based on data from 2018 - 2022. That’s ~2% of America’s GDP stolen every year & a trillion dollars lost for those years🫠.

Adrenaline. About to change history. Breathing speeds up. Hands get shaky. Trigger pull left.

Duke University's @DukeSanford found that data brokers sell data on military personnel for as little as $.12 to unknown buyers. But, the story gets worse. A 🧵

Thanks brother. You always want to approach security with first principles thinking and plan for contingencies. There are more variables in combat, so it’s harder. End of the day - bullets fly straight. Once you assess likely shooter locations to the stage, you need to have a layered approach to mitigating the threat: drones, checkpoints, patrols, and counter sniper teams with the right personnel and equipment based on distance and terrain. If the crowd detects the target before you do — and you are protecting a former President — that’s unforgivable.

Shame on you and these players. Elizabeth’s article is beautifully written and based on science. Women’s sports are for women. Men have a physical advantage over women. This is common knowledge and a basic biological reality. Stop this nonsense.

Enabling data brokers that sell our military personnel data to overseas entities is anti-American. The federal standards set by NIST, based on science and math, and a meritocratic evaluation process are needed to replace the corrupt way the government is operating in this space.

The federal government pays millions to the same data brokers listed in the Duke University report who profit from the sale of data on America's military families.

Adding insult to injury, a 2021 Executive Order mandates that Veterans Affairs specifically must use the government powered solution for login that uses a listed in the Duke University report.

The Government Accountability Office accused the government's login system of misleading customers about its capabilities and compliance with federal standards. Earlier this year, fraud at an HHS program led HHS to remove the government's login solution.

They will know precisely how their gun is set up. They should have already had it dialed in to the range of the rooftops. Either way, a trained sniper — and especially the spotter (although I don’t see a spotter for either shooter in this situation) — knows how to adjust their sight picture for distance and wind if they need to engage immediately.

West Point cadet: “I was born in Iraq, sir.” @FrankLuntz: “Then, why are you here?” Cadet: “I’m here because I want to serve the nation that gave me the American dream.” Take a moment to listen to West Point cadets describe why they serve 🇺🇸

Secret service sniper team appears to spot the shooter before he fires but can’t engage him in time to protect President Trump and the crowd. nitter.app/stillgray/status/18122…

This is insane. How do you fight an oppressive ideology if you’re not allowed to talk about the ideology? Literally batshit crazy.

Sovereign countries absolutely have a responsibility for enforcing the rule of law within their borders. The idea that countries aren't responsible for actions within their borders that negatively impact their neighbors is childish thinking. Americans are dying.

BBC interviewer with a Trump supporter who saw the shooter with a rifle crawling up a roof before the shooting. Serious security shortcoming if the account is correct and elevated positions with clear fields of fire weren’t monitored.

There is absolutely evidence that mass immigration from countries with different value systems leads to violence. How else would you explain what is happening in Stockholm?

Weakening the federal standards that guard against identity theft and fraud -- right after the government lost hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars to fraud -- would be an insane thing to do. Fraud is friction. When criminals steal someone's identity, it deprives Americans of access when they need it most. Worse, the @IDTheftCenter reported that 16% of identity theft victims contemplate suicide. The team at @IDme is on the front lines of cyber protecting Americans while fighting against sophisticated adversaries. As NBC News reported, "Hackers linked to Chinese government stole millions in Covid benefits, Secret Service says." (nbcnews.com/tech/security/ch…) The scientists and civil servants at NIST should be free to draft policy based on math and science, unencumbered from harmful political activism that is divorced from the reality of the problems we face and might actually harm vulnerable communities. We need government officials who seek truth rather than trying to suppress it. This policy document from the Forum for American Leadership is right on 🎯. forumforamericanleadership.o…

Activist groups and think tanks actively oppose strengthening digital authentication measures — even on programs where losses are estimated at $100B annually! The crazy thing is that the data shows that access is increased when identity theft isn’t allowed to run rampant.

Truth. Israel is fighting a just war in self defense to rescue hostages and children, including American citizens. Despite being far more powerful, Israel’s military restraint bears the hallmark of Western values and liberal democracy. Their actions stand in stark contrast to how Hamas militants behaved on October 7th and how Syrian Islamic militants are behaving against the Druze. Just because one side is weaker, it does not mean they are good. We are fortunate that Israel and America’s military are far stronger than actual genocidal maniacs who impose a gender apartheid on women and religious totalitarianism on the population.

Trump shooter dead on the roof after being killed by law enforcement.

If the holocaust doesn’t count then what does?? These postmodernists hate achievement. They can’t stand that cultures with superior habits and values get ahead through moral and intellectual superiority. So, they insist achievement must be ill gotten because they are jealous.

As soon as you identify the target, you can engage in seconds, especially at 130 meters. Everything is dialed in and you can adjust your sight picture for distance and wind. They were actually pretty slow to engage because they had to reposition their rifles. Shooter got off 8.

Hamas was democratically elected by Gazans. And they deliberately locate their logistics and personnel under civilian locations. So, yeah.

A thread on siphoned unemployment benefits. Today, @NBCNews reported that hackers tied to China stole personal unemployment benefits meant for Americans. Additionally, a former govt official acknowledged total unemployment losses ranging from $350 - $500B. nbcnews.com/tech/security/ch…

This is the insanity that happens when you abandon an epistemic view of the world in favor of perceived systemic power constructs. In this woman’s case, she has become an apologist for actual racists.

I was honored to host @elonmusk at this year’s #ArmyNavy game. I will never forget the cadets’ faces as we walked onto the field. Literally jaws dropping in amazement. More importantly, Elon is an exceptionally kind human. While I found it exhausting just watching him deal with an “infinite selfie loop,” Elon never failed to take a moment to share a bit of himself with disabled Veterans and cadets. His selflessness is admirable. And, he loves America and her values.

The @IDme team is thrilled to partner with @Tesla to honor America’s 🇺🇸 military, veterans, and their families.

Generally, scouts and snipers will refer to rifles like the M24 as “long guns” because the barrels are so much longer than the barrels of the assault rifles, like the M-4, we use in close quarters combat in urban warfare.

Why do women’s sports exist if men don’t have a physical advantage over women in athletics? People can’t change their DNA and physical advantage based on what is going on in their head. You’re a misogynist because you reject science and biology. These women at BSU are right.

CA EDD is extending the 10 day deadline to verify identity to 30 days for EDD claimants who must verify identity for their claims to continue. Our staff will continue to work 24/7 to ensure all eligible claimants maintain benefits while cutting out the fraudulent claims.

If Brady doesn’t get the OC job then the HC is the problem.

Razin is a superb leader. He’s brilliant, works extremely hard, cares about the people he leads, and loves America. A fantastic pick. America is in good hands with General Dan Caine.🇺🇸

Because free speech is the bedrock of Western civilization. And violence against free speech threatens the fabric of our free society. Dick.

ID.me's selfie step that matches a live selfie to the photo on a Government ID prevented criminals from stealing the identity of tens of thousands of Americans over the last 10 months. We see masks like these on 2 - 2.5% of all attempts at workforce agencies.

As Orwellian as it gets.

Amazing to see my company’s logo on our building. It took ten years of hard work but so worth it. Learn. Never give up. Care about people. Anything is possible.

$93B in loans from the Department of Energy hustled out the door after the election to entities with no financials or business plan with little diligence or oversight. Corruption hiding in plain site.

You forgot the part about indiscriminately launching thousands of rockets into Israel killing kids and displacing tens of thousands. Or that Hezbollah is a designated foreign terrorist organization and Iranian terror proxy that oppresses women and minorities.

Unbelievable arrogance. With $3.8 trillion in assets, DoD has never passed its yearly audit. It is on GAO’s high risk list for fraud waste and abuse. Yet the Deputy SecDef scoffs at Jon Stewart for questioning why.

Your comments are misleading. He was talking about women serving in the military, not women serving in front line combat roles. The evidence and my experience in combat prove him right. Stop politicizing our military and forcing a postmodernist agenda.

Generative AI driven fraud is a huge problem. Biometrics , machine learning, and AI for good are the countermeasures that will restore equilibrium.

"No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader." - Robert Frost

The pagers were purchased by Hezbollah and distributed to their operatives. Hezbollah is a designated foreign terrorist organization and an Iranian terror proxy. It’s not that complicated. Brilliant precision strike against religious terrorists who oppress women and minorities.

For the 12% of individuals who need to verify identity with @IDme via video chat, you may get disconnected from the video chat if there is an issue with the documents you uploaded. Read this article to avoid the most common mistakes: (help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles…).

Update: We have 130 additional video chat agents coming online tomorrow and Tuesday to help all of the California EDD applicants who need to verify prior to the deadline. We will get everyone who is eligible through.

Hypocrites. The legacy media censors the truth because they want to control what you think. Hiding inconvenient facts by choice. Civil breakdown isn’t a result of X. That comes from failed immigration policy and woke ideology.

There are Americans who are still being held hostage. Hamas is a terrorist organization. Why are you acting as an apologist for an Islamist totalitarian society?

Lawfare and weaponization of the government to solidify political control and eliminate political competition. When judges subvert the will of the people and democracy itself, the fabric of our society -- our freedom -- is threatened. This is not acceptable.

So brave. Free and unbroken.

This is misleading. You need to run the frequency of the name appearing on welfare against the frequency of the name in the population to understand if one name is overrepresented on welfare on a per capita basis. Of course, it’s easier to post shallow takes to spin folks.

Powerful. "Success and achievement come from overcoming adversity... To be successful at anything, the truth is you don't have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren't: consistent, determined, and willing to work for it."

I was listening to Tim Ferriss interview Jim Collins during my morning commute. Notable that the primary trait of good to great CEOs is humility. Letting go of ego to grasp market truth is critical at all stages but in a startup it is a prerequisite for survival.

No, it's a major step towards defending Secularism & Liberalism against Salafi-Jihadists and Sunni Islamist groups. Program was a mistake.

Team win@for @IDme. I’m just trying not to screw it up.

For entrepreneurs with grit, luck is simply the moment when hard work and preparation meet opportunity.

Terrible. And brutal. This woke crap is evil. When idiots reject the reality of science and biology and nature, people get hurt. And in sports, it’s women and girls who are being harmed. Not OK. Must stop. People know this is wrong.

Salt in the wound.

"They'll be hunted down and killed": Former army captain urges U.S. to save Afghan interpreters newsweek.com/theyll-hunted-d…

Times Square right now. Been an amazing 14 years working with @tanelsuurhans.

Leftists always end up on the wrong side of history. What is happening at our universities has echoes of the Lebanese civil war where leftists and Islamists and Iran joined forces to destroy a beautiful country with Christian roots. Our youth are being brainwashed with lies.

We're closing in on 1M new users per month for @IDme. Amazing milestone. I remember 14 sign-ups a day. So many challenges to overcome. But, there is no substitute for smart, driven, people who care. They are gold. Treat them that way and they'll get you where you need to go.

NYT claims RFK was “wrong” and then proceeds to outline specific ingredient differences that prove him right. Can’t make it up! This is why Americans don’t trust the media. The headline is already written before the reporting begins - and it doesn’t change when facts contradict.

Bitcoin is now at $17,000. Unreal. Still no fundamental acceptance of the currency/commodity for purposes other than speculation. That crash is going to be painful.

With our $100M Series C now public, ID.me is fortunate to have world-class investors and resources to help more people faster. If our mission resonates with you, we are looking for talented teammates who care: medium.com/id-me/100m-to-mak…

Monsters. May these poor innocents rest in peace. It takes a special kind of evil and barbarism to execute unarmed hostages. "The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons." Fyodor Dostoevsky

Successful entrepreneurs take all of the risk, sacrifice their personal life, and work insane hours to create value. Of all of us, @elonmusk stands alone as the best of the best. If an activist judge can unilaterally overrule the board and shareholders, the system breaks down.

Embarrassed to be an American today. One Kurd has more courage than all of our elected leaders put together. #Kobane #Genocide

Thirteen years ago, a young Iraqi man gave his life while fighting with American soldiers. He was like a brother to me, and my platoon loved him. I wrote this essay to honor him: washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co… #MemorialDayWeekend

Deeply unjust. Genetically male with XY chromosomes. Benefited from male puberty and testosterone which grants a permanent physical advantage. Testosterone and male puberty is the reason why we have women’s sports. There is nothing to celebrate about what just happened.

When East Berlin isn’t proof enough…only fanatics and fools repeat experiments that have already failed throughout history.

Because those are the countries that are attacking and not acting in self defense. Duh.

Thank you @fitxkendall. 100 days ago I was in the ICU at Georgetown University Hospital fighting for my life against COVID. Today, I'm getting back to my old self thanks to you. I'm grateful to you for kicking my tail with a smile. Happiest of New Years to you!

This is quite literally how Communism starts. If you ever wondered why grocery stores in the Soviet Union were barren, it’s this exact policy. When prices controls are implemented, supply goes down. When supply goes down, food is harder to get. Leads to suffering.

What is wrong with you @WhiteHouse? You support Islamists in Libya against Gaddafi but won't support secular Kurds in #kobane against ISIL?

If you get ambushed by a dude throwing rocks while in a convoy, you stop your vehicle and arrest him forcefully. Running away shows weakness and emboldens these lawless rioters. The same was true in combat. The units that ran away got hit the most.

After the Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimated America lost $233 billion to $521 billion annually to fraud every year year from 2018 to 2022, White House OMB immediately tried to cover it up. A 🧵

Absolutely insane that a spectator, and not secret service or law enforcement, spotted the shooter minutes before he opened fire. Unacceptable.

Four states have publicly credited ID.me with stopping $210 billion in fraud. In Arizona, 99%+ of new claims were fraudulent before ID.me. From 570,400 new claims filed the week before to 6,700 the week after. We have held the line for America.

I had a great conversation with @patrick_oshag on Invest Like the Best. Patrick has a knack for asking questions that probe deep. We talked about America, Identity, and what it means to serve.

I am so sorry, Nadia. Thank you for sharing their memories and your story. You are very brave. God bless you.

What you wrote is false. Read about the Trans-Saharan slave trade. Slavery didn’t legally end in much of the Muslim world until the period between WW 1 and WW II - much later than most other societies. Some Arab countries didn’t ban slavery until the 70s and 80s.

Grateful to have served with American heroes committed to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

Federal agencies lost between $233 billion and $521 billion to fraud each year from 2018 to 2022. This staggering sum represents 3% to 7% of annual federal spending over that period, enough to fund one of the programs listed above every year. We can stop it. 🧵

Entrepreneurship is filled with highs and lows -- and a lot of sucking it up when a major customer or launch is delayed. But, when that day comes and you finally get the big win as a team, it's an incredible feeling. Today is one of those days. dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail…

Incompetent. Without accountability, you can’t learn. And if you don’t learn in the security business, people die.

To project strength, it must be completely unacceptable in terms of cost for any group to execute an American citizen - whether Hersh Goldberg - Polin or any American. Our enemies do not fear us enough. Our leaders are weak. That must change.

Men don’t belong in women’s spaces. I’ll be damned if my girls are asked to undress around boys at any age. Worth fighting for in all the ways.

Insane. Great reporting @lukerosiak

You can’t trust surveys in totalitarian states run by dictators. Idiot. What do you think happens if you say you’re unhappy with the dictator’s rule?

USSR - Union of Soviet Socialist Republics United Socialist Party of Venezuela Sandinista National Liberation Front Socialist Unity Party of Germany Notice any patterns here? Besides getting shot if you try to leave these places.

"The scope of the fraud is staggering, but there are reasons the political impact has been muted." Why hasn’t pandemic aid fraud become a bigger scandal? vox.com/policy-and-politics/… via @voxdotcom

Al-Qaida. ISIS. The Taliban. Islamic Republic of Iran. Boko Haram. Hamas. Al-Shabaab. Gender apartheid. Suppression of free speech and blasphemy laws. Eradication of religious minorities. Among the last countries worldwide to make slavery illegal.

Very proud of the @IDme team, @KantaraNews and the agencies we work with for all of the hard work needed to get to this milestone. @usnistgov raised the bar with 800-63-3 but we cleared it -- excited to continue to deliver the best in access and security to agencies and citizens.

Unbelievable. Should be criminal.