The recent shooting targeting UnitedHealth Group’s CEO shocked the nation, but as a former Navy SEAL sniper course manager, and someone who’s spent years analyzing high-pressure situations and how it affects people, it’s clear to me this was not the work of a professional assassin. Instead, the evidence strongly suggests a trained amateur—most likely a disgruntled … [Read more...] about UnitedHealth Group CEO Shooter: Likely a Disgruntled Amateur in a Broken System. Navy SEAL Sniper’s Analysis.
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2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Real Men Picked by Special Ops & Military Guys. Women, You Can Thank Us Later
Women are always frustrated buying gifts for men, so here's an easy button for all you gals out there who are as frustrated as a Navy guy in a strip bar in Thailand the day before payday. SOFREP's picks for Holiday 2024 that make buying for the man in your life much easier. And guys, feel free to forward this link to your significant other to avoid another year of bad … [Read more...] about 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Real Men Picked by Special Ops & Military Guys. Women, You Can Thank Us Later
Angola the City? The Perils of a Mentally Incapacitated President Holding the Nuclear Codes
Joe Biden’s latest gaffe—referring to Angola, a sovereign nation, as a “city”—isn’t just another harmless slip-up. It’s a neon sign screaming to the world that the leader of the free world is not mentally fit to lead. For a man who once chaired the African Subcommittee in the Senate, this wasn’t just a geographical misstep; it’s emblematic of a broader problem: the United … [Read more...] about Angola the City? The Perils of a Mentally Incapacitated President Holding the Nuclear Codes
SOFREP Weekly: Editor of SOFREP.com and Former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Discusses the Infamous DB Cooper Who May Have Been a Green Beret!
Brandon Webb discusses one of the most popular stories on the site this week. One of them written by our Managing Editor Guy McCardle about the infamous high-jacker DB Cooper (Dan Cooper) who was never caught after daringly parachuting from a plane at night over Washington state and making off with $200,000 in cash ($1.5M in today's dollars). That story and more on this week's … [Read more...] about SOFREP Weekly: Editor of SOFREP.com and Former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Discusses the Infamous DB Cooper Who May Have Been a Green Beret!
Pete Hegseth’s War on the Woke: Can He Fix America’s Broken Military?
It used to be that the military was the last bastion of meritocracy in America. You got promoted based on performance, competence, and whether you could lead under pressure—not because you checked a diversity box or penned the right buzzwords in your Evaluation report. But somewhere between the disastrous Afghanistan pullout and the rise of Pentagon PowerPoints filled with … [Read more...] about Pete Hegseth’s War on the Woke: Can He Fix America’s Broken Military?
SOFREP Weekly-Former Navy SEAL Exposes Biden’s Risky Move: Missiles Into Russia
In this week's analysis, former Navy SEAL and SOFREP Editor-in-Chief Brandon Webb shifts his focus to the Biden administration's controversial move to allow US missiles to be launched into Russia, escalating the Ukraine conflict. This decision, seen by some as reckless, raises concerns about broader geopolitical risks and the long-term implications for U.S. foreign … [Read more...] about SOFREP Weekly-Former Navy SEAL Exposes Biden’s Risky Move: Missiles Into Russia
SOFREP Weekly- Former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Discusses Why America Needs Outsiders in Office: What the Founding Fathers Would Think of Trump, Elon, and Bureaucracy Gone Wild
The State Department used $20k of your taxpayer dollars to fund transgender shows in...wait for it...Ecuador! When I think about the men who founded America—rough-and-tumble characters who peed standing up and would have also picked up a rifle to defend their patch of dirt against the red coats—I imagine them squirming in their graves at most of the spineless career … [Read more...] about SOFREP Weekly- Former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Discusses Why America Needs Outsiders in Office: What the Founding Fathers Would Think of Trump, Elon, and Bureaucracy Gone Wild
Why America Needs Outsiders in Office: What the Founding Fathers Would Think of Trump, Elon, and Bureaucracy Gone Wild
When I think about the men who founded America—rough-and-tumble characters who peed standing up and would have also picked up a rifle to defend their patch of dirt against the red coats—I imagine them squirming in their graves at most of the spineless career politicians and government waste haunting Capitol Hill today. George Washington didn't serve eight years of … [Read more...] about Why America Needs Outsiders in Office: What the Founding Fathers Would Think of Trump, Elon, and Bureaucracy Gone Wild
How Media’s Dangerous Obsession with Trump Distorts Journalism—and Why Integrity Matters Now More Than Ever
There’s a special place in hell reserved for people who walk slowly on the sidewalks of Manhattan—and right next to them should sit the headline-hungry journalists who think sensationalism, and truth be damned, is worth the clicks. In the business of news, there’s a saying I heard once: “If it bleeds, it leads.” But these days, it's more accurate to say, “If it’s scandalous … [Read more...] about How Media’s Dangerous Obsession with Trump Distorts Journalism—and Why Integrity Matters Now More Than Ever
Why the Pentagon Needs a Trump Wake-Up Call: The Afghanistan Fiasco, Woke Culture, and Failing Our Troops
I read a headline from the Post about how top leaders in the DOD fear a Pentagon shake-up under Trump. They should be scared because the Pentagon needs a serious shake-up. We all know it, and most of us who've served have known it for years. But if you somehow missed the signs, let me catch you up: the epic mismanagement of the Afghanistan withdrawal, a … [Read more...] about Why the Pentagon Needs a Trump Wake-Up Call: The Afghanistan Fiasco, Woke Culture, and Failing Our Troops
SOFREP Weekly: Former Navy SEAL Explains Why Trump is Better For American Security Interests
Trump's Victory: A Testament to Resilience and the Power of Perception This week’s news roundup brings a lot of attention to the results of the recent presidential election, where Trump took the victory. Now, whether you love or hate him, it's interesting to consider why people voted for him this time around. Many are saying it’s the ‘fairness principle’ in play—that gut … [Read more...] about SOFREP Weekly: Former Navy SEAL Explains Why Trump is Better For American Security Interests
Trump’s Ukraine Endgame: How He Likely Plans to End the War, Force Zelensky’s Hand, and Leave Putin with a Face-Saving Deal
If you believe the chatter in D.C. bars and Pentagon backrooms, the Ukraine war has become a saga of backroom deals, broken promises, and shaky alliances. And don't get me started on the Biden's dirty Ukrainian energy money that further fueled Hunter's crack habit. You can't make this stuff up. Back to our regularly scheduled programming.... Imagine the scene: Zelensky in … [Read more...] about Trump’s Ukraine Endgame: How He Likely Plans to End the War, Force Zelensky’s Hand, and Leave Putin with a Face-Saving Deal