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Inside the Secret Service’s Most Elite Unit - #354
Manage episode 498994917 series 2640108
What’s it really like protecting the most powerful people on Earth?
In this gripping episode, a retired Secret Service agent opens up about his 23-year career, including 15 years in special operations on the elite Counter Assault Team (CAT). From chasing threats across the globe to surviving the chaos of presidential schedules, you’ll hear unfiltered insights into what most Americans will never see.
He breaks down what happened on July 13th — the recent presidential assassination attempt — what went wrong, what went right, and why the aftermath still haunts some agents.
From vehicle hacking threats to high-stakes diplomacy and internal leadership failures, this is a rare behind-the-scenes look at America’s last line of defense.
416 episodes
Manage episode 498994917 series 2640108
What’s it really like protecting the most powerful people on Earth?
In this gripping episode, a retired Secret Service agent opens up about his 23-year career, including 15 years in special operations on the elite Counter Assault Team (CAT). From chasing threats across the globe to surviving the chaos of presidential schedules, you’ll hear unfiltered insights into what most Americans will never see.
He breaks down what happened on July 13th — the recent presidential assassination attempt — what went wrong, what went right, and why the aftermath still haunts some agents.
From vehicle hacking threats to high-stakes diplomacy and internal leadership failures, this is a rare behind-the-scenes look at America’s last line of defense.
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