For the first time in years, the Taliban says it has arrested and imprisoned American citizens, and is hoping to use them in a prisoner swap. The Taliban says that at least two US citizens are being held after violating Afghan laws, while the Washington Examiner has said three are in custody.
The detained individuals have been identified as George Glezmann, Mahmood Habibi, and Ryan Corbett – as confirmed also by a State Department statement. A Taliban government spokesperson announced that the “American nationals violated the country’s law, and discussion has been held with the US officials in this regard.”
The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally was confronted by a local police officer before firing shots at the former president. A local police officer climbed to the rooftop where Crooks was positioned and encountered him. Crooks pointed his rifle at the officer, who then retreated down the ladder of the building. Crooks quickly redirected his focus and fired shots at Trump, grazing his right ear and causing immediate chaos at the rally. Continue reading “Local cop confronted gunman before Trump assassination attempt, retreated: report”
Watch this SS Agent clear the area left of Trump just before the shots are fired. Almost like he knew a shooter was on the opposite side of the stage aiming that way. Was this Another JFK? Was this a inside Job? pic.twitter.com/HKYpJvQvZi