CRIMINAL LAWYER REACTS TO THE SECRET SERVICE BODYCAM FOOTAGE FROM ASSASSINAT*ON ATTEMPT ON TRUMP

[@pony3127]

“Before we’re labeled any political party, we are Americans.” Bruce Rivers 2024! 🇺🇸

[@clint81]

D.C is full of self snitchers

[@ninachkah13]

Unfortunately, some of these Americans are haters of this country and in my opinion, they should leave. My family and I defected here in 1989 and it is a privilege to live in this great nation

[@danield2685]

​@@ninachkah13facts

[@Cats.Got.My.Tongue]

@@clint81

[@GrumpyJerk]

@@ninachkah13 Being that you guys defected here in 89 I’m kind of curious as to why you think you have the right to tell other other Americans, whether you believe them to be haters or not, that they need to leave this country? Again, WHY DO YOU have the right to tell your fellow Americas, now that you’re an American, to leave?

[@chrislodge7437]

Glad we finally got a face behind the channel. Nice to meet ya Mike Rivers

[@elisadehoyos6485]

Seeing Michael in-between clips is a nice change. I like when he laughs at Bruce when he's being silly. There's so much love. That's why this project just keeps getting better and better. Keep it up you two.

[@w.i.t.c.h.1330]

If they pulled a random stranger out of the crowd and asked them to set up a security detail, i bet you any person would have done a better job. It was not only Secret Service 101, its common sense. Truly unbelievable.

[@BikingWIthPanda]

let's put you in charge of the next rally's security then, see how ya do. keyboard clown

[@kimonk]

I think I could have done a better job.. I’m a 58 year old housewife/mom/Grandma. I’ve played enough strategy games to know how to set up a perimeter and cover dangerous areas!

[@greenbeagle13]

I agree.

[@007bbox]

Respectfully, SS has been protecting him for nearly 10 years

[@warpedweirdo]

@@007bbox Respectfully, they've been _tasked_ with protecting him for 10 years. The competency of that "protection" has been called into question by recent events.

[@roz805]

You’re so right, Bruce. If an American comes across a traffic crash and find people in need of help, none of us would first check their political party before rendering aid or calling 911 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@HeatherHolt]

Nah some people would whip out their phone and start making a TikTok tho

[@mcnamaraky]

​@@HeatherHolt This. some would help, others would farm likes.

[@Anabee3]

None of US (c.l.r. subs) would. But I bet there's a shocking amt of other Americans who WOULD. 😔.

[@kjlkjjjk]

That is the cringiest shit I’ve heard in awhile.

[@jamesleate]

Some of you would check the skin colour though (non-American here).

[@Megan17983]

I laughed when Bruce said, "you couldnt stick one fcker on that roof? " 😂

[@simon6071]

Imagine after a failed burglary in which the burglar was shot dead by the homeowner, a lawyer reacts by saying, "This 20 years old young man gave his life, so that he could get something valuable from someone else's home. I mean that's what you have to do in order to do that.". If I were the homeowner, I would not use his service even if it's free.

[@simon6071]

It is deplorable that this lawyer just assumed that the parents of this 20 year old man (not a kid) bought him the gun when the fact is that he took his father's gun to commit the crime. He even spewed his blame shifting nonsense by comparing this case of gun violence perpetrated by the 20 year old adult Thomas Matthew Crooks to the case of Ethan Crumbley who was a 15 year old minor when he committed mass murders with the gun bought for him by his parents. It's funny when the lawyer's assistant was smart enough to point out the biased comparison of his boss. This lawyer is probably fooled by Crooks kiddy picture and has never seen the picture of the antifa-like Crooks with long hair. What else do we expect from a lawyer who admits to be "very liberal"?

[@simon6071]

Obviously, the real talent of this lawyer is to make people like Megan laugh. He should be a comedian instead of a lawyer.

[@jake51515]

I find it funny she said it wasnt guarded because it was too slanted, but the other roof they were on was.more slanted

[@MakerInMotion]

The slope on that roof is so shallow it's within regulations for wheelchair ramps 😂

[@jake51515]

She did such a great job not answering any questions.

[@WolfamongSheep626]

It’s so damn ridiculous it’s insulting that she even thought we’d buy it.

[@edwardranno7119]

Stupid excuse

[@Dj.MODÆO]

@@WolfamongSheep626we buy every other govt bullshit response…why not try?

[@lauriepowell3959]

Now I know! Bruce Rivers’ main purpose in life is to make his son, Michael, SMILE 😃

[@roselee2397]

He makes me laugh all the time he’s so funny.

[@ajay.gillig]

I've never seen the camera cut to him before 😂

[@zameion90]

​@@ajay.gillig I have. It's not exactly riveting lol

[@bettertomorrow2625]

​@@ajay.gilligHe's been on at least a couple that I've seen lately. I was surprised in a good way. It's so nice to finally get to seeing the guy who made this amazing channel a thing at all. If you look at some other very recent videos s, he's in them. It's great they started showing him because watching them interact is interesting and sometimes really funny.

[@KatSpade1018]

That's big facts!

[@christianhoughton6216]

As a former US army infantryman can tell you there's no reason that roof was not secured......he'll your teenage call of duty player could have told you that roof needs to be secured...that mistake is sooo tactically stupid that it does not happen on accident.

[@DAISYROSE22]

According to local law enforcement who had the assignment, well, "it was too hot" so they didn't go up. They also didn't patrol the parameter of that building because "it was too hot." It's why they all went inside and stood there with their dicks in their hands while the shooter just went on with his bad idea.

[@georgeappleton9469]

Exactly!

[@pubcle]

I think a 12 year old who's grandpa just took him on his first hunting trip or who has played 1 FPS campaign that has slightly more verticality than the original DOOM would tell you that. They knew there was a range finder used hours before it occured, the danger was identified for so long & the event hadn't even started. The only, only reasonable conclusions all include malicious intent or a literal vegetable being in charge.

[@christianhoughton6216]

@@pubcle you'd be correct

[@memyselfi7292]

Bingo...enough said.

[@lauracorley2161]

It's such a delight to see both of you appearing in episodes, lately.

[@roselee2397]

I love it. We’re not the only ones laughing.

[@johnlyn1]

They had agents inside that building while Crooks was on the roof. That is a metal roof. No way in hell can anyone inside the building not hear someone moving around on a metal roof. BTW, that roof is 1/12 pitch. It is low enough to meet ADA requirement for a wheelchair ramp. The building on the other side from where Trump was speaking they had two SS sharpshooters on the roof. That rook is a 3/12 pitch. Three times the slope. That roof wasn't a safety issue, but the 1/12 pitch roof was. That is the most idiotic thing for the SS Director to have said.

[@greenbassboosts8872]

If the building were a reverberating mess of noise, I could understand not making out some bings and bangs coming from the roof. Though, I don't think that building was heavily used at the time? Never heard anything about it

[@HeatherHolt]

It is crazy to think there were SS inside the building and here’s someone creeping around, creeping up on the roof, carrying around a ladder, using a range finder… it’s funny and sad.

[@DM-ki1bs]

They were listening to the radio. Ironically it was playing a song by The Drifters.

[@michaelcalland801]

The building directly behind it was the building occupied by LE. The building with the 2 open windows with a direct view of the roof & the shooter .

[@nc240coupe]

Dammm that second part is impressive!! How did you know all that?? Surely a congressman didnt say that word for word 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

[@sergemananga9076]

"Sloped roof", "OverWatch provided", what a disaster hearing ! 😭

[@jonfischer6387]

Sloped roof but they can use it to access the other roofs lol

[@KangarooFlyer-ry6gb]

That’s the problem, overwatch was provided. Consequently, agents were too busy playing Overwatch to protect the President

[@JAM661]

​@@KangarooFlyer-ry6gbhe is not the President.

[@scottdenley2022]

Every normal person on the planet is asking why that roof top wasn't covered by the secret service.

[@RobertaReal7980]

I know people who can't stand trump but they're outraged at the incompetence.

[@roseespinoza6671]

It was not incompetence. Too many failures on too many levels to be systemic failure. This was intentional.

[@skate_or_dylen2176]

It was covered, the ss had overhead drones

[@Zman82]

The only people who aren't asking that question are Democrats.

[@sashasmusic2463]

@@roseespinoza6671 but how do you get a kid to execute this? how did they know he'd be doing this? and how did the kid know exactly what to do? i don't get it.

[@Kb-gh2rk]

I laughed so hard at the cut off after Michael said “and I’ll express my opinions, and you express your opinions” in regards to conspiracy theories about the shooter.

[@mclaine33]

The father reported to law enforcement that his rifle was missing along with his son. The rifle was taken by the son, it wasn’t a gift to him.

[@loreena.plstne]

I love the new style with seeing your son's reaction/comment, too. It is so lovely to finally witness the wonderful bond you two have. ❤❤❤ Thank you so much for your work, I've learned a lot, and I am truly grateful that your channel exists. Lots of love from Austria❤❤❤❤❤

[@RefinedRags]

We all learned that if you walk like you know where you're going with a ladder, you get an automatic pass 😂

[@realyslwoody]

prank channels learned this 10 years ago. add a reflective vest and helmet then you might even get directions.

[@KoffeeMom]

Acting like you are doing exactly what you’re supposed to be doing, you can get away with being a serial murderer for a dozens years. Learned that doing a high school research project on a particular serial murderer.

[@anonymousadult]

@@realyslwoody😂😂😂 soo true!

[@skippytbk7891]

Personally, I've found that thick glasses, a lab coat and a clipboard to be very effective.

[@allenfitzpatrick8485]

Im a carpenter, I put my nail bag bag down one day and picked a,a clipboard and pencil on a dare, I walked around that job for 2 days before anyone ask me what I was doing.

[@DustinRodriguez1_0]

The big difference I would think between this case and Crumbley is that Crumbley was actively describing serious psychological problems to his parents and begging for help, while his idiot negligent parents were just grossly uncaring and backwards. The boy told his dad he needed psychological help, and the dad told him to suck it up and bought him a gun. Even when the school said he was in crisis and needed to be taken to some treatment that very day, they couldn't be bothered to leave work to help him. The Crumbley parents didn't believe in mental illness, didn't believe guns could be dangerous, and took the warnings from teachers and school counselors as meaningless whining.

[@KevinOwen87]

This, and also the fact that Crumbley was a 15 year old and Crooks was a 20 year old legal adult. The rifle in this case wasn't purchased for his son, it was purchased 11 years ago and the father allowed his adult son to take it to the range on occasion. It's a slippery slope to start holding people and companies accountable for the actions of others, especially adults, Since the Crumbley case involved a minor and there were clear signs that he was troubled, I do believe it was well warranted.

[@AuntieMamies]

Someone said that they think his parents were hoping he would take himself out. Which is beyond tragic but considering the circumstances totally believable

[@reinsmano]

Well the choir allowed him back into class after calling his parents due to disturbing images he drew. I see no reason the parents should be held liable and school officials shouldn’t when they had ultimate say in whether or not he could’ve returned to the classroom in the first place

[@platedlizard]

@@reinsmanoimo the parents of Ethan were totally responsible but you're right about the school being responsible too. Schools have a right to search lockers and backpacks, if they'd done that they'd have found the gun. I had my locker searched in high school for no reason other than I had a cardboard box in it, which contained some unfired pottery I had worked on at home for my pottery class. (They thought it would be a bomb ?¿?¿? Funny thing is they missed the knife I'd put in my backpack and forgot during a camping drip lol) a lot adults messed up in that case. As for Crooks, he is an adult and imo that means his parents have a much lower level of responsibility. If they knew he was planning on trying to shoot Trump (or anyone) they should have reported it, but if they had no idea he was likely to commit violence I don't see how they could be responsible

[@Lenore4Evermore]

I love the fact that father & son can have an intellectual disagreement … GREAT EPISODE ! MICHAEL ROCKS !

[@Cujo71]

I still can't believe that the guy was able to fly a drone to get the lay of the rally area, and bring his own ladder. How is that not at all noticeable to ANYONE who should have been patrolling these buildings. Unreal. Loving the extra cameras and that Michael is joining in more.

[@karmenpass2134]

He never brought ladder to the scene,drone was to check to make sure his pew pew was still there in gutter.

[@karmenpass2134]

Remember he went two times to area to make plans

[@southernladyish]

Not to mention the fact that he had a range finder. Apparently they knew someone had a range finder.. and eventually they found out who. too many coincidences man. Too many. After the JFK files were released and it was proven to be a CIA job… WHY WOULDNT PEOPLE QUESTION THIS ENTIRE SITUATION?!

[@scavl14]

@@karmenpass2134 it is alleged it was in the backpack or behind an AC or bush.

[@charlayned]

Having been a participant in a Presidential Rally in 1976 (showing my age here) as a student in the college band when President Ford came to our university, I can tell you that the Secret Service, had they been doing the job like happened back then, would have had a sniper on every roof around there. They came in a week early, scouted out the area, inside the gym and outside. They did backgrounds on anyone who was a band member, flag presenter, usher, and they cordoned off the gym afterward. They sent a military band leader to teach us to play the national anthem and Hail to the Chief the way "it's supposed to be" (nevermind we've played the anthem since we were in 7th grade). The day he flew in, he was about 40 miles away. On the highway, the local LEOs had every bridge with an armed guard on it. They had us come in 2 hours early to get a practice in, then had us leave cases and purses in the band room, did a pat down of each of us, checked our instruments for weapons, and had us lined up to go in 45 minutes before the President arrived. There were snipers on every rooftop that had a line of sight to the building. They also blocked off the main and side streets where the entourage came in. There were armed uniform and undercover LEOs in the audience. It was tight as...well, you know the colloquialism, but it was so much fun. I've never forgotten it. In my mind, the entire place was understaffed for the Trump rally. Mistakes were made, whether intended or not, and if nothing else, it shows a lack of leadership both at the top of the Secret Service, but also for the advance team and the local LEOs. Someone should have had every roof, the water tower, and the grounds saturated with agents/officers. I'm glad the head of the Secret Service resigned, she needed to. Ultimately, it was her lack of leadership that caused this to happen.

[@raidtheferry]

tight as ass?

[@rebeccarogers1163]

@@charlayned Former President Bush has 75 secret service agents protecting him.

[@BJones-yw4dd]

You had me until you blamed it alllll on one single person who came out of retirement to head this rudderless and likely underfunded (??) government agency. If only it were that easy to assign blame.

[@D64nz]

​@@BJones-yw4ddsame here. Clearly they did have that roof under guard as the shooter was quickly taken out just seconds after he opened fire.

[@alanshaw4655]

played along, right until you blamed it on cheatal ?, she was NOT the only one that should be held liable.

[@marypaynter9330]

Trump should not have been allowed on stage until the suspicions person was located

[@dfgiuy22]

VERY overlooked point!

[@elettramia6380]

@@dfgiuy22I don’t think any one has overlooked this point, the majority of people have made this point, because it is a very obvious point that would have avoided much of what happened

[@jamesleate]

@@marypaynter9330 Trump should not have been allowed to speak because he just whines, talks nonsense about sharks, badly designed electric boats, water pressure, Hannibal Lector and the "fact" that anyone who isn't Trump is a worthless loser.

[@D64nz]

There is always some suspicious person at every Trump rally. If they waited every time he'd never make it on stage.

[@jamesleate]

@@D64nz Trump IS the suspicious guy at Trump rallies.

[@MandosCulture]

I really like the banter between you guys, please keep that in

[@jodycarrithers6160]

I agree with you, Bruce...about our country needing more togetherness and solidarity. It's sad that we don't seem to have much, if any, these days.

[@nancyeaton731]

Crumbley was a minor, Crooks was an adult. Parents are responsible for minors only.

[@greenbassboosts8872]

Ten years from now they will convict all white Americans for the next school shooter and all black people for the next shooting in Chicago. It's only fair!

[@johnacord6224]

And this guy calls himself a lawyer, stupid. Secret Service Stupid. But I'll listen, who knows, we might get a nugget.

[@rebeccarogers1163]

Supposedly the shooter borrowed the father's gun and the father said he thought that his son was at the gun range. Over an hour away from his home. Also why did the parents report the shooter as missing? There's something fishy going on there. Start asking the right questions and maybe do some polygraphs about?

[@jenniferalvarez4041]

​@@rebeccarogers1163 Yeah, it strikes me as a pre-emptive "we didn't know" cya attempt by the parents, pre-assassination.

[@temerityxd8602]

@@rebeccarogers1163 Polygraphs are not a reliable source of data.

[@RojoDinero]

I'm really enjoying the cuts to Michael Rivers. He's definitely your twin Bruce. So glad he's also appearing on cam now. Best father and son duo on KZbin by far

[@tomdallas3690]

Seems dumb and awkward.

[@TheStormSuspect]

@@tomdallas3690Don’t talk about yourself like that bro

[@TheirIAre]

​@@tomdallas3690 only a total insecure loser would post your comment. Pathetic

[@Marshab247]

@@tomdallas3690Your comment makes you dumb and awkward and immature.

[@richarddukard8989]

Yeah, I disagree.. Bruce looks professional, well groomed, well lit, and then it cuts to the mumbling giggling cameraman in the corner. Kind of weird dynamic.

[@MagnumDB]

Great to see you on camera and miced up, Mike! You both do awesome work!

[@unavanas982]

I've been saying this for years. When Americans come to my country, you are admired by your unity. We don't see black Americans or any other color. We only see Americans... Ask yourself who is trying to divide you and why...

[@JT-rx1eo]

Democrats/liberals/Leftists. Power.

[@waynefinnicumbb7218]

​@@JT-rx1eo it's all politicians these days, not just one side.

[@ChipperMcManus]

@@JT-rx1eono brother. it’s the chinese. the israelis. the saudis. foreign powers and PACs. all wrapped in the illusion of choice. the right and the left both just want power and want to do what they say is right. from the beginning it’s been the plan to destroy us from the inside.

[@ChipperMcManus]

@@waynefinnicumbb7218exactly. i encourage everyone to try and disagree politely. the liberal woman who is worked up about abortion just wants to live freely in a country she loves, same as those of us on the right who don’t want to see universal healthcare or expanded debt. if you remember that, you will never find yourself dividing only uniting.

[@JamieWedge]

The government is because if we actually come together to oppose their policies that hurt us. Snd to down size our government the bigger the government machine the worse for the people admagie how much American citizens would have to better our country for all if got rid all the extra agencies that create Bogus, laws and extra huge money spent to see a million to study a cat on tread mill or to find you for planting a garden or having chickens. Down size the government and put those billions and trillions towards our homeland first. No, instead pay for the Ukraines government to get rich and pay their employees to buy Mansions yards and sports cars over here in the US. But nope blame it all on each other it's either left vs right or race against race. We as Americans need to come together no matter what pigment your skin is. Our country would be so much better

[@KarrierBag]

Excellent, I was waiting for you too have a look at this.

[@tabithacollins6003]

The highest point in this area, is the water tower, which is clearly visible in this video, and the Secret Service did not think to post anyone up there?? Benny Johnson and his team, recently visited the site, and the list of incompetence is staggering,! Great video, you two!

[@xinniethep00h]

Too many people have forgotten what you’re saying @ 1:30. We’re all Americans first. We have more in common than not. We’ve forgotten that together we stand, divided we fall. We’ve allowed ourselves to split as a country down partisan lines at a detriment to everything because we can’t agree on anything. If this beautiful country is to last another 250 years we have to stop this us vs them nonsense our political discourse has devolved into and come together to bring America back to her glory days.

[@Bigbubba3031]

The only way we get back to the glory days is by voting Kamala into presidency in 2024. Theres no other way.

[@bathtoygangmember]

100%

[@techiediva2011]

100!

[@dtcdtc8328]

​yeah , ever notice how they want us divided on EVERYTHING , they wajt us divided ACCEPT when it comes to who? Who cant you tell the truth about? Who does every single Republican and Democrat Politician take money from? Every Single One except Republican Rep Thomas Massie and they , AIPAC, Loomer and many others called him "antisemitic" for not participating in a FOREIGNERS speech at OUR Capitol. Notice , they want us divided on everything except Isra~l , we are to worship them and NEVER say anything negative about them ESPECIALLY if its TRUE. notice they want us divided on everything except who to hate= Iran. Who did the Speaker at our Capitol blame for this ? And even went as far to say "theyll do it again and when they succeed America should wipe them off the face of the earth" Iran wasnt involved, Iran didnt open our borders, Iran doesn't get $28M dollars a day from us American taxpayers. There are NO dual Iranian citizens in our Gooberment. THERE ARE however The following agencies are all run by Dual Isr~li citizens Secretary of State Secretary Treasury Attorney General Homeland Security National Intelligence Director ATF Director CDC heads Chair of Economic Advisors Chief of staff and VP's husband is also a Dual Isr~li citizen

[@Herbert-dy1uf]

Before you're Americans, you're all human beings. Division brings conflict. We're all on this planet together. One race, the human race.

[@christinekeuling1440]

Michael’s face palm at 20:48 is how I imagine a lot of father-son conversations going between you two. Having a strong Dad builds character. Good on you, Michael! Love seeing you on the channel.

[@johnking975]

I love these videos with the interactions between you and your son. It’s truly heartwarming and highly entertaining..❤

[@EKk8819]

What's crazy is there's a picture of the shooter alive on the roof taking aim, so civilians who aren't even with secret service saw him and were snapping photos while the secret service twiddled their thumbs..

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

This yes. That was mind boggling.

[@weduhpeople8504]

People were actually yelling there’s someone with a rifle on that roof!

[@detroitewarren]

Because they were aware that he was gonna fire off and it was organized by the dude with no morals and a cult following

[@aliceiscalling]

​@@detroitewarren Are you one of those people who believes the conspiracy theory that Trump staged this? If you are, then let me break down why that doesn't make any sense. - The sh00ter, at 20 years old, would have to be good enough to make a sh0t that even master marksmen can't reliably do. - The slightest change in wind would have caused its path to change enough to hit him in the skull. - It would have required exact timing with Trump since his jerky head movement at that exact time helped save his life. - Every Secret Service member would have had to agree with Trump's politics to scheme with him, but also crazy enough to not point out the above risks. The SS have a lot of progressive policies (DEI, pressure to employ more women) so it's highly unlikely to attract only Trump supporters of this caliber. - The 20 year old came from a progressive family and donated to various ActBlue groups. Weird for this to be the case if the guy was part of a master plot to support Trump. - The Democrats would not be denouncing what happened if they believed there was any evidence of a conspiracy. - Real people died.

[@abbiereynolds8016]

Watch them try and ban phones from political events now so that their incompetence or maliciousness doesn't get recorded ever again.

[@johnfranks]

Multi million dollar glass research facility and no security cameras? At a minimum that building should have a camera on every exterior wall.

[@RealPackCat]

Probably removed before the event to hide evidence.

[@MissAlissaxX]

Every place I've ever worked only has cameras where they can catch employees doing something wrong, not for security. Maybe it's one of those deals.

[@guruboy5]

Also, where was the bulletproof glass that is normally on stage with Trump, for occasions like this?

[@drakeweddner]

Guess who owns it???

[@MaryJane-qm3ld]

Are you kidding? I can't believe they expect us to believe this sh!t. Every. Single. Building has cameras on them. They think we're that stupid?

[@brielliott04]

Love the way you and Michael interact and laugh together- you’ve got a beautiful bond!

[@Bound4Earth]

I love the shots of Michael laughing and reacting to Bruce. Please keep getting better at cuts because this show just keeps getting better.

[@clayton56tube]

he counts 5 shell casings. When the SS shows up 20 minutes later there are 8.

[@Lydiadragonbourne]

How convenient....

[@rebeccarogers1163]

I was going to say the same thing I'm so glad that you caught it also. That means that FBI Wray lied under oath to stick with the lone gunman theory. Check out the audio evidence that has already identified three different shooters. I witness testimony that saw a full length tattooed arm that was aiming out of that second floor window. I wonder if he was the one that got disciplined because he missed?

[@matsv201]

Well.. in a few days they wilö count 9.. when they relized it was actually 9 shots fired.

[@sebastianbillings7807]

Well.. the roof was SO steep, the casings rolled off… they had to gather them and place them back at the scene 😂

[@ulrikezachmann7596]

Yes you are correct. I heard that too. I thought maybe I heard wrong but I am not the only one who heard it.

[@samkelomthiyane8359]

Nice to meet Michael... your work is appreciated as much bro

[@sammylacks4937]

Not only could they not put someone on roof, they couldn't keep someone off that roof. That shooter had reservations for the roof.

[@RellikRevo]

😂😅

[@roselee2397]

I believe it.

[@kosmosyche]

Seems like he bought a premium monthly subscription for that roof. Nobody could do anything sadly. He was paying cash.

[@donnabartley2246]

Operative word, Reservations !

[@EYES2seeEARS2hear78]

Damn skippy- we are all humans. Regardless of all this BS! Thank you Bruce and Michael, you are much appreciated ❤

[@mmanda515]

Totally different but instantly reminded me of Uvalde. WAY too many cooks in the kitchen, no one leading or taking charge... let alone willing to act. Taking pictures & waiting for instruction, while bad things happen unnecessarily!

[@BOnYTB]

A million ppl have said it already, but I’ll voice it too. Having Michael in the videos is great. Obv he’s the behind the scenes guy, I’m not asking he’s in every video thr entire video talking throughout. But hearing his reactions, seeing him fact check once in a while, brief interactions between you two, stuff like that is awesome. Let’s say it’s an hour video, if Michael talks for a total of like 2min? 3-5min? Fantastic. Bruce is the older wiser person with credentials, he’s the attorney. We are here to have a seasoned defense attorney give opinions, even if they’re kinda wild or funny AF, they’re his opinions. Without his opinions/personality/humor, he’s just another lawyer. So we want all of it. But Michael chiming in a little is great! Hearing him laugh at stuff I think most of us are laughing at just gives me a good feeling…like he’s kinda our “voice” at times. I do think the cuts to and from him will continue to get more smooth, they’re VERY brand new relative to the channel. So that’ll just get polished over time. If there are occasional episodes where Michael is in it way more…ideally less serious ones where it’s not like an open case. That way Michael can say w/e or make a joke without crossing any kinda line unintentionally bc it’s an open investigation or case. But I think I speak for most of us when I say (and this isn’t meant to be negative toward Michael what so ever) it should be Bruce speaking like 99%+ of the time in 95%+ of the videos. Michael reacting a bit, a little thing here or there, I love it. A more casual episode sometimes where you guys chop it up for a bit? Seems like that’s something to look in to as an occasional thing. But I think this is kinda perfect for now, as I said the transitions between you two will get more clean in editing as you go. ✌️

[@janlefebvre932]

You have alot of time on your hands😂☮️

[@broadwaysam8405]

@@janlefebvre932 😂😂😂😂😂YES😂😂😂😂😂

[@tjls123]

‐ Written by Michael

[@BOnYTB]

@@janlefebvre932 Ha, I certainly do. I am self employed and with my air conditioning being broken right now, no shot I’m working 😂. I also type extremely fast so these long comments really don’t that so long. I also may be Michael…

[@janlefebvre932]

@@BOnYTB 😂 I hope you get your air conditioning back soon.🥵 ☮️

[@WolfamongSheep626]

There comes a point where so many system failures are no longer a coincidence, it’s more likely to be deliberate.

[@patriciastone3501]

Bingo. That's my guess too.

[@bebop504]

Yep, exactly. This doesn’t look like incompetence, it looks like a conspiracy to commit murder, even if it was only a few agents who were in on it. They were told of the threat and did nothing. They allowed it to happen. As far as I’m concerned they are complicit in the attempted murder of Donald Trump.

[@AwareWolf_]

That can easily happen when Trump is stumping daily and it’s perhaps exhaustive for SS.

[@bebop504]

@@AwareWolf_ It shouldn’t matter at all if it’s “exhaustive” for SS. Trump is like 79 years old and he does it daily. If they can’t keep up with Trump, they are not fit to be in the Secret Service.

[@AwareWolf_]

@@bebop504 I am suggesting a potential for this huge error, not condemning anyone. I’m sure there will be millions spent doing inquiries. Its okay to speculate.

[@Susan17578]

I love you and Michael together. Glad he’s out from behind the camera!

[@RavenAttwoode]

Differences from the Crumbly case, based on current information: The deceased was an adult, not a minor. Parents didn't buy the weapon for the deceased; he was given permission to use it at the shooting range. Currently, there is no history of ignoring people telling them that he needs help.

[@targgthewise2892]

Umm? His dad did buy that rifle. Derp

[@canofbeans157]

@@targgthewise2892 Something got lost in translation for you two. Derp? The parents bought the gun but they lent it to the son specifically to go to the shooting range. They didn't lend him the gun to an attempt an assassination.

[@ron2823]

Crooks was 20, + not authorized to use a gun even if his dad let him use it. You must be 21 to use a gun. The dad needs to be prosecuted.

[@joshdupont2209]

​@ron2823 no. You can buy a rifle at 18. I bought my AR before I was 21 and I had already moved across the US by that time so my parents aren't around.

[@DefyThemAll]

You’re all wrong. The fbi director testified that the dad, who bought the rifle around 10 years ago, had SOLD the rifle to his son around last November 2023 (he wasn’t exactly sure on the details of exactly when).

[@prestonj.7687]

Michael, I love this new filming layout. It’s so nice to see you and hear your interactions with Bruce. Love y’all.

[@OP-fd4lh]

I love the ideas between y'all. Great new format. Always thanks to both of y'all for awesome content.

[@michaelcalland801]

The Father did not purchase the rifle for him. The shooter borrowed it from his father to “ go to the range” on the morning of the assassination attempt.

[@DriveByShouting]

Once spotted with a RANGEFINDER, why not have a Uniformed Police Officer/USSS approach him and ask one question: "Hey man, what's up with the Rangefinder"?

[@roselee2397]

A police officer tried to climb up till the shooter saw him and the officer climbed back down. Where did that guy go?

[@RossTheNinja]

He was on someone's shoulders, so fell down when he pointed his gun at him ​@@roselee2397

[@Lady-Mara]

According to the director Cheatle, a rangefinder is not a suspicious item

[@DehydratedNurse]

At a golf course no. But at a presidential rally it should be!​@@Lady-Mara

[@william9922]

@@roselee2397That was me, I was told to stand down.

[@QueenCityHornets]

Please do more videos like these with commentary from Michael and bater back and forth between you two! It's great! The content genius!

[@neva_nyx]

😂 Thanks, gentlemen! This was great interaction ❤

[@cherylbralick7110]

No i don't believe the parents should be held accountable. The guy was considered an adult. Are you too held responsible for Michael if he does something awful? 20 years old is not the same as 15 even if he lives at home

[@drakeweddner]

The father reported his rifle and his son missing hours before hand

[@chefKrist]

He was suicidal they probably found them on the dark web or the black rock commercial so he was intertwined with these people already. Blackrock also shorted DJ T stock the same day the day before Friday. The whole thing is just rotten. We live in a rotten country these people lie to us.

[@paulrasmussen8953]

​@drakeweddner so they did something. Do yeah on him and the SS

[@drakeweddner]

@@paulrasmussen8953 what?

[@paulrasmussen8953]

@@drakeweddner meant go afger the secret service not him

[@YallAintRight]

Good to see you, Michael!

[@cjrains6022]

I’m glad you went viral on tiktok, we need more people sharing real knowledge as “influencers”. Keep up the great work! ❤

[@matthew9867]

Never heard someone so accurately sum up my political leanings. Tend to lean liberal depending on the issue, think women should always have the rught to make their own medical decisions, will never give up my guns, and think the governent should try not to spend more than it has. Thanks for that. I have a feeling that describes a large chunk of america that doesnt quite feel like they can stand behind either partys platform.

[@michaelgriggs8552]

As a first responder/ Paramedic I want to assess the blurred parts and the ear. I realize how that must sound but putting together traumatic events together for a bigger picture is what I've done for 25yrs.

[@matthew.m.stevick]

I absolutely loved that intro preamble, I kind of felt emotional by it Bruce, perfectly said 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@LarsonsMom]

All firearms in the Crooks household were purchased by Dad. They were stored in accordance to PA law. he Crumbley parents case was very different.

[@greenbassboosts8872]

Big difference in age, too. Then there was the obvious nature of the crumbley boy's hate versus the chill swag penis nature of Crooks

[@Killavilz]

PURE GOLD! From both of you, and ofc. from e-forms

[@Camey71073]

There were secret service in full riot gear on the building directly across from that building and everyone was telling the cops all over that there was a man climbing in the roof with a rifle.

[@wackywankavator]

Ya, all roofs were easily covered by the SS. Unless the SS has some strict keep to your quadrant policy.

[@esquireaudits4737]

I heard that one sniper couldn’t see him bc of a tree, and another couldn’t see him bc he was on his stomach before the crest of the roof. At their level, they couldn’t see anything on the other side of the roof bc they weren’t higher than the building he shot from. The other snipers were watching different areas. I heard that a radio call went out to the snipers describing exactly where he was and they were all searching for him with binoculars but literally couldn’t see him until he got above the crest of the roof.

[@Mistyb118]

Does the police have the authority to intercept a would be assassin in a situation like this or would they have to get authorisation from the SS?

[@ljb8157]

​@esquireaudits4737 why did they let Trump take the stage then?

[@TheGillenium]

@@esquireaudits4737you are full of excuses lol

[@Marshab247]

Such fun to see and hear from your awesome content creator. Nice young man.

[@taylorcervantes1995]

Really like the new set up with Michael being mic’d up and on camera too! Nice touch you two

[@ironmaven1760]

I ❤ that the Content Genius is part of the show now! Thank you Bruce for such a terrific channel. Love from Vegas🥵😂

[@QueenCityHornets]

I commented the same thing! I love it! Look forward to seeing and hearing Michael and Bruce together more

[@fretziegelsana7975]

Powerful duo, the criminal Lawyer and the content genius 👏

[@TheDethBringer666]

conspiracy genius...

[@Sean-John]

Keep putting Michael in the videos hes funny and adds another level to the videos

[@frankdrebin1614]

Love the new dynamic with Bruce and the content genius

[@megancarey4333]

Keep in mind… not everyone playing a part in a conspiracy knows that they are part of a conspiracy. Some could be following orders, some could be manipulated into their part.

[@James-kn6om]

@@megancarey4333 so you believe the people who set this supposed plan in motion were comfortable with placing their faith in a 20 year old who was too terrible of a shot to make it onto his high school shooting team? The only way these conspiracy theories would make any sense is if Trump or his campaign was in on it and knew it would be an unsuccessful assassination attempt.

[@JenniferGardner-t3h]

Excellent point. More than one patsy perhaps!

[@georgeappleton9469]

Exactly!

[@grimmertwin2148]

And some could be you

[@cadaankaa]

"Career patsies", I'd call them. No bad intent, but given a plan that makes them look like fools after the fact. Most likely only a few genuinely bad actors.

[@Nefville]

I love the banter between you and Michael. I'm very close to my dad, hell I live with him as an adult, and its one of the main reasons I enjoy this channel so much.

[@pernellhaynesworth1212]

Monitor the the fukkin rooftops😂😂😂😂

[@RobbieJayOne]

100% agree. I texted my sister within an hour of the shooting: “I wonder why there wasn’t a sniper on that building? That’s strange.”

[@KimBTown]

@@RobbieJayOne What’s worse is the building had detail. 2 Sec Ser. Guess what! They opted to set up their tripods pointed out a window because it was hot and they wanted to enjoy the a/c. 😮

[@RobbieJayOne]

@@KimBTown They were inside the building right? Good grief

[@RobbieJayOne]

@@KimBTown they could have at the least used a drone

[@joko09010]

CLR - “I’m not going to accuse anyone of a conspiracy without more evidence.” - THANK YOU!

[@paulcarfantan6688]

Former Director Cheatle is that you ?

[@liamevans7661]

@@paulcarfantan6688wouldn’t she be trying to hide or deny evidence, not asking for more? 😂 wanting more evidence of the facts is a GOOD thing

[@harryparsons2750]

It clearly is

[@IBAScruff]

Unfortunately, this video is behind the curve. There are so many videos out there that point to more than 1 shooter. Have you seen the video of Crooks father walking out with a ninja?

[@DeadSnail1204]

that's exactly how powerful people get to do what they want and cover it up. its very common for police to look into accomplices when crimes take place . also its far more plausible especially with all evidence /information taking into account that people could be paid of ,threatened ect to leave so many gaps in security and protocol not being followed correctly than it is that they simply made so many basic errors and didn't follow protocols . in your view someone attacked you or your family you would accept it was a single person rather than more even though many people would profit by billions if you died, many people want you dead just from hate. and you would only suspect a bigger picture if a investigation from a 3rd party said so even with that 3rd parties track record with attacking you.

[@Anna_Stetik]

It is rare that I 'like' videos on KZbin, but this one - this one definitely deserves it. Good job, Bruce Rivers.

[@cllisting5245]

That's the problem with crooked, incompetence; you never know which one is in play.

[@mary1412]

Im with Michael 10000% I’m sorry but when there’s that many screw ups it’s not just a screw up anymore. Something was going on here. Also, oh wow I love that you’re showing the content genius now!!! That’s awesome!!!!

[@jtadevich]

Bruce said that their first priority is to protect the person, not matter their party. Yet they got so lazy as to let all this happen? That doesn't add up to me, and I'm not much of a conspiracy guy. I'm really suspect something more than just oops.

[@WackadoodleMalarkey]

I'm with Bruce, but asap the relevant responsible authorities need to have good answers because conspiracy theories are already spreading like wildfire

[@jtadevich]

@@WackadoodleMalarkey In a way, I pray the conspiracy mill doesn't stop until we get the truth. The more folks keep their eyes on this, the more likely the system will respond to said inquiry.

[@warpedweirdo]

There were some massive screwups here, but this number and degree of screwups is nothing new, nothing unique. No conspiracy is required - just failure of leadership to supervise and correct, failure to maintain an appropriate organizational culture. Bad leadership allows risk to be normalized, allows complacency and laziness to set in. Was a conspiracy required for the USS Bonhomme Richard to burn? Nope. Just widespread disregard for rules and regulations intended to prevent a small fire from spreading throughout the whole ship. Was a conspiracy required for the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster? Nope. Just organizational normalization of risk. Don't assume conspiracy just because your mind has difficulty grasping just how colossally an organization can mess up.

[@jtadevich]

@@warpedweirdo It's quite possible you are correct, and I usually agree with your reasoning. But I'm not convinced yet about Thomas Crooks. Especially since this seems so much more simple than the examples you gave. I think it needs more time for investigation to prove one way or the other. I will add that I hope you're right. I really hate the thought that we could have a significant amount of people willing to conspire to an assassination attempt. But it wouldn't be a new thing according to history, and if you look around, people have been talking about shooting him, on stage no less. Also, politicians have incited violence on TV. I mean that quite literally, not at all figuratively. But I still hope you are right.

[@allenmitchell09]

I’m glad to see Michael coming out of his shell a little bit, you got this man!

[@JennLynnF]

Nice to see you both on screen!

[@TheMomseloc]

Micheal knows something. I hope he's checked and scrubbed Grandma Rivers' internet activity before the FBI shows up.

[@jessedavis7555]

Grandma scrubs her history daily. She’s been in business for ever so she knows the rope’s 😂😂😂😂

[@yvasification]

😅🤣🤣🤣

[@skygodess87]

I’m really enjoying the cuts to Michael and the dialogue between Dad and Son! Keep it up guys! Love your channel!! And have a bit of a crush on Dad!🤣❤️

[@AlizaJayne]

I love how you always credit creators and emphasize going to their channels as well! Many reactors don’t do that because they just want to viewer to stay on their channel. Respect ♥️

[@Voodoofairy88]

It's my understanding that it wasn't his gun, it was his father's gun & dad reported him missing to the police because he was suspicious

[@jakeforrest]

I also read that

[@ChipperMcManus]

i read this as well. that he took dads gun and drove two hours and was reported missing

[@ChipperMcManus]

that was an early report i just looked up recent news articles and saw he bought the gun from his dad. so his dad wouldn’t be liable in this case especially as the gun was legally the adult child’s and paid for

[@scavl14]

@@ChipperMcManus and that during that day he told his dad he was going to the range that day. Hadn't returned so dad called the police as it was unusual that he wasn't home-then put 2 and 2 together.

[@michaelchen2718]

"bird's eye view on what the poeple on the ground saw" is crazy

[@kenmoseanko8728]

That's what you took away from his point that witnesses on the ground clearly saw the shooter ?,

[@rickyaviles2167]

Hardest intro ever . Never get tired of it 😂

[@th.burggraf7814]

According to one of the whistleblowers, it was "too hot" on those rooftops, so agents decided to "guard" the building from the inside...

[@qwerty112311]

It get not having someone stationed up there all day. But is it really that damn hard to stand up there in the heat for 30 minutes before the rally?

[@michaelkaizer85]

​@@qwerty112311right, you would think they'd take shifts especially considering they spotted him up to 50 minutes before rally with a damn range finder ffs... Like the roof is hot, I get... Then patrol the fucking ground around the building.

[@icxcnikalastname3317]

>guard the roof from the inside< Using their x-ray vision no doubt. Did they have donuts and ☕️?

[@janetcampbell5678]

U guys are bloody awesome!!! From Oshawa, Ontario

[@kbchef9205]

Congrats Michael and Bruce on 1.2 million subscribers!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@yarnpower]

My guess is the shooter scoped out the site days before when no one was around. It is amazing that a 20 year old could outsmart the Secret Service and the cops!

[@clintm4629]

Bruce it's refreshing to see someone with the mindset that you have... It'd be nice if we could get someone in office that see's both sides and tries to find a happy medium between the two

[@groovingranny5452]

in 1980 I lived in a high rise in Phila, overlooking a Unitarian Church that Ted Kennedy was speaking. The secret service interviewed (and I bet more) everyone on that side of the building. They were VERY serious agents. Our building was all but shut down for non residents for the day and every other building had snipers on their roof. He came, he spoke and left without incident.

[@frautay]

I love that you’re showing Michael now!

[@jacquelinen1522]

I don’t know why people keep calling him a KID? This is a 20 year old man! Not a kid anymore.

[@Anna_Stetik]

When you're older, everyone under 30 is a "kid". You'll see when you get older.

[@TheEthiopianDevotee]

You are an inspiration for those of us who love the legal world & contemplating earning a JD👩🏽‍⚖️

[@saratonnan]

I love the addition of Michael, the content genius, to the commentary. ❤

[@ZMAN_420]

Some of the best Content on Y.T.- I already seen the bodycam footage before this but I like Bruce and Michaels input on the situation.👍🏻🇺🇲

[@HyattBludCleanupCrew]

Police activity did not post it first. Iowa senator Chuck Grassley released the bodycam to the public.

[@michellemorris9102]

I absolutely love the fact that we get to see and hear Michael from behind the camera

[@-CallMeMarvin-]

Just wanted to say, that it's nice to see and hear a little bit more from Michael lately

[@thelightwielder]

The incompetence of the Secret Service was gross

[@PeggyTheGhost13]

I have to wonder how many times in the past they’ve made these kinds of mistakes and just gotten lucky.

[@Heather_ONeal]

Bruce Rivers he’s the criminal lawyer ❤️

[@MakerInMotion]

Bruce Rivers he's the criminal lawyer

[@Momfia51]

What he do?

[@Verde20]

He gonna react to all ya self snitchin!!😂😂

[@courtneyskyla]

OMG...I love the I interjions from your son and reactions to what you say. Makes it 100%funnier. Please keep doing it,lol😊

[@impermanent-being]

Nice to see Michael react/ jump in.