PDB Special Bulletin | Baker & Slater: WHCD Shooting Raises Major Security Questions
5/3/202615 min
In this PDB Special Bulletin:
Mike Baker sits down with Mike Slater to break down the shocking shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner—and the serious questions it’s raising about security at one of the most high-profile gatherings in Washington.
What really happened inside the ballroom that night? How did an attacker get that close in a room packed with journalists, politicians, and high-ranking officials? And more importantly—what does this incident reveal about the current state of United States Secret Service readiness?
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Mike Baker· Host0:25
[upbeat music] Hey, Mike Baker here. Now, I wanted to share this interview that I did this week with my good friend Mike Slater on his terrific podcast. It's called Politics by Faith. Now, we get into the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and, and what it says about the current threat environment. And we tackle a bigger question. In today's world, with all the divisiveness and hateful rhetoric, can the Secret Service keep President Trump safe? Take a listen and be sure to make a habit of listening to Politics by Faith with Mike Slater.
Mike Slater· Guest1:08
[upbeat music] Welcome back to Politics by Faith, The Age of Assassination. Let's get more detail and insight on what happened in this most recent assassination attempt in Washington, DC with the great Mike Baker, host of one of the top podcasts in the entire world, The