Morning Brief 2022-07-21

TOP OF HOUR 3

GUEST: Becky Hope
TOPIC: Why is the DOJ involved in this Utah school district?

BOTTOM OF HOUR 3
GUEST: David & Terry
TOPIC: Glenn surprises the first Badge of Merit winner live on air!

CB, RR, JB, SK, BM, NN

Domestic News...

"Critical Stage": Feds Consider Charging Hunter Biden With Multiple Crimes, Including Gun-Related Crime
CNN reported that investigators appear to have narrowed their focus to potential tax crimes and “gun-related” crimes.

Video: Rapper slaps Biden family with viral dis track
This went viral last week, but is a good companion to the latest Hunter news.

New York Times Inadvertently Makes The Case For More Concealed Carry
The evidence shows that an armed citizen is more likely to stop a mass shooting than any of the policies being advocated by Democrats.

Horowitz: BLM activist who burned cop car gets lenient sentence to protect him from deportation
Setting a police car on fire during a riot is a pretty serious crime, don’t you think? Some might even call it an insurrection. Yet, in the case of BLM arsonist Ayoub Tabri, he was sentenced to just one year in prison. How much do you think a January 6er would have served for such a crime?

Man convicted of murdering retired police captain during St. Louis BLM riot
A jury found Stephan Cannon guilty of killing David Dorn on June 2, 2020. Cannon was convicted of first-degree murder, meaning the jury concluded he had premeditated the killing. He was also found guilty of robbery, burglary and armed criminal action.

Portland camp imagines life without cops, features BLM coloring book
A far-left volunteer group in Portland, Oregon, is offering “a free, radical social justice camp” that has promoted Black Lives Matter-themed material, taught indigenous land maps and called for the abolishment of police in past summers.

Boise City Council Bars Enforcement Of Idaho’s Statewide Abortion Ban
The city council in Boise, Idaho approved a resolution by a 3-2 vote Tuesday to make the state capital a “sanctuary city” for the abortion industry.

Vasectomy demand is surging post-Roe decision, clinics report
“I'm normally scheduled out for two to four weeks," Dr. Charles Monteith said. "Now, I’m scheduled out for three months.”

An inside look at Ivana Trump's elegant Manhattan funeral service
Ivana Trump’s funeral was a glamorous final tribute to the 1980s style icon — complete with extravagant rose arrangements and a blown up copy of her Vanity Fair magazine cover.

GoFundMe for Indiana pizza man who saved 5 from burning home raises nearly $500K
His cousin created a GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the heroic pizza delivery driver’s recovery after he suffered cuts and burns during the rescue. His injuries required treatment for several days at a hospital.

SHOCK REPORT: Legalizing Drugs Leads To Increased Drug Use
Cannabis use has surged across the United States, disproportionately in states that legalized the substance.

Taco Bell manager dumped ‘boiling’ water on customers who complained: suit
The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $1 million after the two saw their lives “forever changed” during a stop at a Taco Bell in Dallas.

Worker steals $22K in $1 bills from Rhode Island strip club
A Providence strip club was robbed of $22,000 – all in $1 bills by a worker of the joint who disguised his skin tone during the gunpoint heist.

Politics...

Biden says he has cancer in latest gaffe
Biden said Wednesday that he has cancer, forcing the White House press office to quickly clarify that he was referring to skin cancer treatment that he had before taking office last year. The remark initially appeared to be a stunningly casual health announcement during a speech about global warming.

Dems Candidates Are Crushing GOP Opponents When It Comes To Fundraising
The GOP has historically earned more than Democrats when it comes to “small-dollar donors” — those pledging less than $200 — but are down by over $75 million in the current election cycle in donations from this key demographic, Axios reported.

Democrat: The Word ‘Abortion’ Is Used by Pro-Lifers to ‘Raise Emotions,’ so ‘Stop’ Using It
“All I hear is a bunch of conversations where the word ‘abortion, abortion, abortion’ is meant as a negative term,” Congresswoman Kathleen Rice complained.

AOC defends fake handcuff stunt at protest after criticism, mockery
“No faking here. Putting your hands behind your back is a best practice while detained, handcuffed or not, to avoid escalating charges like resisting arrest,” AOC said.

AOC and Ilhan Omar coordinated Supreme Court arrest stunt with Soros-funded dark money group
Getting arrested was the whole point of the stunt, AOC said in an Instagram post. She said organizers of the Center for Popular Democracy Action Fund asked her and her colleagues to "submit themselves for arrest in front of the Supreme Court."

House Democrats don't have the votes for an assault weapons ban
More than six House Democrats remain uncommitted to such a ban, delaying or nixing its passage.

Court Orders DOJ To Cough Up Biden’s Election-Takeover Documents Before Midterms
A federal district court ruled last week that the Biden Department of Justice must hand over documents related to Biden’s executive order federalizing elections before the 2022 midterms and not after.

Polling...

Poll: Biden’s Approval Rating Just Hit Another Record Low
An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll out Wednesday noted a record low approval rating for President Joe Biden at just 36 percent approval.

Poll: Only 19 Percent of Hispanics Approve of Joe Biden’s Job Performance
Just 22 percent of Hispanics want Biden to run for president again in 2024.

New voter registration data show GOP surpassing Democrats in key states
Republicans now lead in registered voters in 12 states, compared to 10 states and Washington, D.C., where Democrats have the plurality.

Democrat Poll: Trump Viewed Far More Favorably than Biden
50% of battleground respondents approve of Trump, while Biden’s approval rating among the same constituents is marked at only 37%.

Economy...

Mortgage demand drops to a 22-year low
Buyers have been contending with high prices all year, but with rates almost double what they were in January, they’ve lost considerable purchasing power.

"It’s A Scam": House Republicans Prepare Next Salvo In War On Woke Capital
Members of the Republican Study Committee detailed steps to combat ESG investing, which critics refer to as “woke capital,” during a Monday round-table discussion.

CNBC grills Buttigieg about White House’s gas price ‘victory lap’
“If prices go back up, do you then have to take blame for the higher prices you take a victory lap now,” CNBC anchor Becky Quick asked.

Ford Plans To Cut 8,000 Jobs So It Can Fund EV Push: Report
The cuts, though still pending, are expected to be implemented in the coming weeks.

Border...

Illegals sent to NYC amid homeless shelter crisis have no local ties, were directed here by Biden admin
On Tuesday, Adams said more than 2,800 asylum-seeking migrants entered the city’s shelter system in recent weeks and he called on Biden to send “additional resources immediately.”

Republicans investigate Biden's firing of Trump-appointed immigration judges
“At least some of these terminations appear to have been the result of a coordinated effort between the Biden-Harris Administration and far-left immigration advocates,” Grassley and Jordan wrote in the letter.

Border Patrol pushes back on Mayorkas claim that southern border is secure: ‘They are liars’
Border Patrol have encountered more than 200,000 migrants a month for four months

WAR News... 

CIA Director estimates 15,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war
“I think the latest estimates from the U.S. intelligence community would be, you know, something in the vicinity of 15,000 killed and maybe three times that wounded, so a quite significant set of losses.”

"More Pronouns, Less Recruits": U.S. Military Facing "Unprecedented" Recruiting Crisis Under Biden
The Associated Press reported that U.S. Army officials said this week that they will be 10,000 recruits short this year, and next year is projected to be even worse.

Western fighter jets heading to Ukraine?
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. C.Q. BROWN hinted that the U.S. or one one of its allies may soon send fighter jets to Ukraine.

Russia: Nuclear power plant attacked by Ukrainian kamikaze drones
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which is under the control of Russian forces, came under attack Wednesday from several Ukrainian kamikaze drones, according to Russian officials.

Russia Sends Pacific Island ‘Machine Gun Artillery Division’ To Ukraine
Russia may have stripped away a substantial portion of its Pacific island garrisons 4,700 miles to the west to serve as assault troops in Ukraine—a role those soldiers weren’t equipped to perform.

COVID-19...

COVID booster effectiveness wanes after 3 months, study shows
Data in a new clinical trial was consistent with real-world reports showing waning protection against COVID-19 infection during the Omicron wave in people who received vaccines and a booster.

AP: Swedish study on COVID vaccines and DNA misinterpreted
Social media users are citing a study from Sweden that was published in February to push the unproven theory that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines permanently alter recipients’ DNA.

Kathy Hochul’s New York Sent $600 Million in No-Bid COVID Contracts to Dem Megadonor’s Company
Hochul's Department of Health paid $637 million in taxpayer funds to Digital Gadgets LLC for at-home COVID tests, the company is led by Charlie Tebele, whose family has contributed nearly $300,000 to Hochul's campaign.

Commie Update...

CIA Director: Putin's war on Ukraine forcing China Taiwan invasion rethink
"It probably affects less the question of whether the Chinese leadership might choose some years down the road to use force to control Taiwan, but how and when they would do it," Burns said.

House Democrats Block Motion to Prohibit Biden from Selling U.S. Oil to China
The proposed motion would have prevented U.S. oil from being sold to entities “under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party” or entities that would get the oil and then turn around and export it to China.

Entertainment...

Dave Chappelle show canceled by ‘woke’ theater, changes venue at last minute
The theater wrote, “To staff, artists and our community, we hear you and we are sorry. We know we must hold ourselves to the highest standards, and we know we let you down."

Media...

Politico urges readers 'don't believe' polls showing sinking levels of trust in the media
A Gallup poll in July showed only 16% of Americans have confidence in newspapers

CNN’s Toobin: Trump ‘Is Like a Tinfoil Hat Crazy Person’
"...it just shows that the former president is obsessed with this issue and is not letting it go."

Europe...

EU plans to force countries to ration gas
The EU Commission is hoping to pass a new law that would give it the power to force states to reduce their demand for gas "when there is a substantial risk of a severe gas shortage or an exceptionally high gas demand," it said in a press release.

Nord Stream 1 resumes gas flows from Russia to Europe after fears of complete cutoff
There had been concerns across the region that there could be a complete shutdown of gas supplies via the pipeline after it was closed earlier this month for maintenance.

Middle East...

NATO ally Erdogan accuses United States of training terrorists to attack Turkey
U.S. forces must withdraw from Syria, according to Erdogan, who presented a united front with Russia and Iran while accusing the US of training Kurdish forces “to commit a terrorist act” against his country.

Environment...

Biden Issues Climate Ultimatum As China Races To Build New Coal Plants
China is embracing fossil fuels to reach its growing energy demands, approving plans to add a total of 8.63 gigawatts of coal power plants in the first quarter of 2022 alone, nearly 50% of the capacity approved in the whole of 2021.

Climate Adviser: Biden 'will move fast' on climate 'emergency'
“The president is going to make it clear that climate change is an emergency. He’s going to make it clear that just because Congress couldn’t get it done, he is going to move forward with every power available to him to make the change and the shift to clean energy because it’s important.”

What happens if Biden declares a climate emergency?
Advocates want Biden to use national emergency and defense laws to funnel federal investments toward renewable energy, halt new fossil fuel leases and prod manufacturers to increase supplies of renewable energy technologies.

Biden unveils subsidies for air conditioning
Biden, and his massive entourage, needlessly traveled to Massachusetts Wednesday to announce more than $2 billion in environmental spending including subsidies for air conditioning units.

New Zealand PM blasted for gifting Biden kauri bowl during DC visit
Jacinda Ardern gave the president a swamp kauri bowl made from glazed timber harvested from trees that had been submerged for 60,000 years in peat swamps, which has triggered environmentalists who demand the White House return the bowl.

LGBTQIA2S+...

Drag queens, incest, pedophilia dominate taxpayer-funded film festival
The grant was part of the Biden administration's push to promote LGBTQI+ acceptance worldwide

Education...

Less Than Half of San Francisco Students Are High-School Ready
San Francisco Public Schools released data last month painting a bleak picture of academic achievement in the famously liberal city.

Technology...

Criminal organizations step up assassinations by using drones
Many criminals who are at risk of being targets of hits have moved to the highest floors of various luxury towers in order to prevent harm to them; in response, hitmen have evolved their methods.

Science....

Advanced NASA Telescope Could Discover Alien Life
Earth is, as of now, the only known home of life in the universe.

Sports...

ESPY Award: US-born athlete who represented China in Olympics wins Best Breakthrough Athlete
Eileen Gu represented China in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing rather than her native United States. She won two gold medals for China.

Kirby Smart: 95 Georgia players have received NIL money
“We arguably, I don’t know for a fact, had the highest-paid defensive lineman, the highest-paid tight end and probably the highest-paid corner in the NIL market.”

Animals...

Birmingham Zoo Lion Kills Lioness Just Minutes After Being Introduced
A male African lion at a zoo in Alabama mauled a female to death just moments after the two were introduced to each other.

Warning over murder hornets as bugs come out of hibernation and officials use drones to track them
Washington State's managing entomologist explained that if they don't get on top of this issue now, there will be more reproduction from the invasive species. That's why they've had to get innovative, catching hornets and attaching digital trackers in the hopes of finding more and more nests.

Movie Review: The Swarm (1978)
African killer bees take control Houston and even blow up a nuclear power plant in this big budget (it cost more to make than Star Wars) classic.

July 21, 2009 - What system are we? Does America want to be socialists?... Is Climate Change the same as the Civil Rights movement?... Whoopi says the moon landing was fake...

July 21, 2017 - The 'real killer' on notice as OJ gets a release date... Fox News ad rates are plummeting... The GOP seems to be tanking Trump's agenda...

Did Trump's '51st state' jab just cost Canada its independence?

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Did Canadians just vote in their doom?

On April 28, 2025, Canada held its federal election, and what began as a promising conservative revival ended in a Liberal Party regroup, fueled by an anti-Trump narrative. This outcome is troubling for Canada, as Glenn revealed when he exposed the globalist tendencies of the new Prime Minister, Mark Carney. On a recent episode of his podcast, Glenn hosted former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, who provided insight into Carney’s history. She revealed that, as governor of the Bank of England, Carney contributed to the 2022 pension crisis through policies that triggered excessive money printing, leading to rampant inflation.

Carney’s election and the Liberal Party’s fourth consecutive victory spell trouble for a Canada already straining under globalist policies. Many believed Canadians were fed up with the progressive agenda when former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned amid plummeting public approval. Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Party leader, started 2025 with a 25-point lead over his Liberal rivals, fueling optimism about his inevitable victory.

So, what went wrong? How did Poilievre go from predicted Prime Minister to losing his own parliamentary seat? And what details of this election could cost Canada dearly?

A Costly Election

Mark Carney (left) and Pierre Poilievre (right)

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The election defied the expectations of many analysts who anticipated a Conservative win earlier this year.

For Americans unfamiliar with parliamentary systems, here’s a brief overview of Canada’s federal election process. Unlike U.S. presidential elections, Canadians do not directly vote for their Prime Minister. Instead, they vote for a political party. Each Canadian resides in a "riding," similar to a U.S. congressional district, and during the election, each riding elects a Member of Parliament (MP). The party that secures the majority of MPs forms the government and appoints its leader as Prime Minister.

At the time of writing, the Liberal Party has secured 169 of the 172 seats needed for a majority, all but ensuring their victory. In contrast, the Conservative Party holds 144 seats, indicating that the Liberal Party will win by a solid margin, which will make passing legislation easier. This outcome is a far cry from the landslide Conservative victory many had anticipated.

Poilievre's Downfall

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What caused Poilievre’s dramatic fall from front-runner to losing his parliamentary seat?

Despite his surge in popularity earlier this year, which coincided with enthusiasm surrounding Trump’s inauguration, many attribute the Conservative loss to Trump’s influence. Commentators argue that Trump’s repeated references to Canada as the "51st state" gave Liberals a rallying cry: Canadian sovereignty. The Liberal Party framed a vote for Poilievre as a vote to surrender Canada to U.S. influence, positioning Carney as the defender of national independence.

Others argue that Poilievre’s lackluster campaign was to blame. Critics suggest he should have embraced a Trump-style, Canada-first message, emphasizing a balanced relationship with the U.S. rather than distancing himself from Trump’s annexation remarks. By failing to counter the Liberal narrative effectively, Poilievre lost momentum and voter confidence.

This election marks a pivotal moment for Canada, with far-reaching implications for its sovereignty and economic stability. As Glenn has warned, Carney’s globalist leanings could align Canada more closely with international agendas, potentially at the expense of its national interests. Canadians now face the challenge of navigating this new political landscape under a leader with a controversial track record.

As President Trump approaches his 100th day in office, Glenn Beck joined him to evaluate his administration’s progress with a gripping new interview. April 30th is President Trump's 100th day in office, and what an eventful few months it has been. To commemorate this milestone, Glenn Beck was invited to the White House for an exclusive interview with the President.

Their conversation covered critical topics, including the border crisis, DOGE updates, the revival of the U.S. energy sector, AI advancements, and more. Trump remains energized, acutely aware of the nation’s challenges, and determined to address them.

Here are the top five takeaways from Glenn Beck’s one-on-one with President Trump:

Border Security and Cartels

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Early in the interview, Glenn asked if Trump views Mexico as a failed narco-state. While Trump avoided the term, he acknowledged that cartels effectively control Mexico. He noted that while not all Mexican officials are corrupt, those who are honest fear severe repercussions for opposing the cartels.

Trump was unsurprised when Glenn cited evidence that cartels are using Pentagon-supplied weapons intended for the Mexican military. He is also aware of the fentanyl influx from China through Mexico and is committed to stopping the torrent of the dangerous narcotic. Trump revealed that he has offered military aid to Mexico to combat the cartels, but these offers have been repeatedly declined. While significant progress has been made in securing the border, Trump emphasized that more must be done.

American Energy Revival

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Trump’s tariffs are driving jobs back to America, with the AI sector showing immense growth potential. He explained that future AI systems require massive, costly complexes with significant electricity demands. China is outpacing the U.S. in building power plants to support AI development, threatening America’s technological leadership.

To counter this, Trump is cutting bureaucratic red tape, allowing AI companies to construct their own power plants, potentially including nuclear facilities, to meet the energy needs of AI server farms. Glenn was thrilled to learn these plants could also serve as utilities, supplying excess power to homes and businesses. Trump is determined to ensure America remains the global leader in AI and energy.

Liberation Day Shakeup

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Glenn drew a parallel between Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and the historical post-World War II Liberation Day. Trump confirmed the analogy, explaining that his policy aims to dismantle an outdated global economic order established to rebuild Europe and Asia after the wars of the 20th century. While beneficial decades ago, this system now disadvantages the U.S. through job outsourcing, unfair trade deals, and disproportionate NATO contributions.

Trump stressed that America’s economic survival is at stake. Without swift action, the U.S. risks collapse, potentially dragging the West down with it. He views his presidency as a critical opportunity to reverse this decline.

Trouble in Europe

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When Glenn pressed Trump on his tariff strategy and negotiations with Europe, Trump delivered a powerful statement: “I don’t have to negotiate.” Despite America’s challenges, it remains the world’s leading economy with the wealthiest consumer base, making it an indispensable trading partner for Europe. Trump wants to make equitable deals and is willing to negotiate with European leaders out of respect and desire for shared prosperity, he knows that they are dependent on U.S. dollars to keep the lights on.

Trump makes an analogy, comparing America to a big store. If Europe wants to shop at the store, they are going to have to pay an honest price. Or go home empty-handed.

Need for Peace

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Trump emphasized the need to end America’s involvement in endless wars, which have cost countless lives and billions of dollars without a clear purpose. He highlighted the staggering losses in Ukraine, where thousands of soldiers die weekly. Trump is committed to ending the conflict but noted that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has been a challenging partner, constantly demanding more U.S. support.

The ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East are unsustainable, and America’s excessive involvement has prolonged these conflicts, leading to further casualties. Trump aims to extricate the U.S. from these entanglements.

PHOTOS: Inside Glenn's private White House tour

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In honor of Trump's 100th day in office, Glenn was invited to the White House for an exclusive interview with the President.

Naturally, Glenn's visit wasn't solely confined to the interview, and before long, Glenn and Trump were strolling through the majestic halls of the White House, trading interesting historical anecdotes while touring the iconic home. Glenn was blown away by the renovations that Trump and his team have made to the presidential residence and enthralled by the history that practically oozed out of the gleaming walls.

Want to join Glenn on this magical tour? Fortunately, Trump's gracious White House staff was kind enough to provide Glenn with photos of his journey through the historic residence so that he might share the experience with you.

So join Glenn for a stroll through 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with the photo gallery below:

The Oval Office

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The Roosevelt Room

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The White House

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Trump branded a tyrant, but did Obama outdo him on deportations?

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MSNBC and CNN want you to think the president is a new Hitler launching another Holocaust. But the actual deportation numbers are nowhere near what they claim.

Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews, in an interview with CNN’s Jim Acosta, compared Trump’s immigration policies to Adolf Hitler’s Holocaust. He claimed that Hitler didn’t bother with German law — he just hauled people off to death camps in Poland and Hungary. Apparently, that’s what Trump is doing now by deporting MS-13 gang members to El Salvador.

Symone Sanders took it a step further. The MSNBC host suggested that deporting gang-affiliated noncitizens is simply the first step toward deporting black Americans. I’ll wait while you try to do that math.

The debate is about control — weaponizing the courts, twisting language, and using moral panic to silence dissent.

Media mouthpieces like Sanders and Matthews are just the latest examples of the left’s Pavlovian tribalism when it comes to Trump and immigration. Just say the word “Trump,” and people froth at the mouth before they even hear the sentence. While the media cries “Hitler,” the numbers say otherwise. And numbers don’t lie — the narrative does.

Numbers don’t lie

The real “deporter in chief” isn’t Trump. It was President Bill Clinton, who sent back 12.3 million people during his presidency — 11.4 million returns and nearly 900,000 formal removals. President George W. Bush, likewise, presided over 10.3 million deportations — 8.3 million returns and two million removals. Even President Barack Obama, the progressive darling, oversaw 5.5 million deportations, including more than three million formal removals.

So how does Donald Trump stack up? Between 2017 and 2021, Trump deported somewhere between 1.5 million and two million people — dramatically fewer than Obama, Bush, or Clinton. In his current term so far, Trump has deported between 100,000 and 138,000 people. Yes, that’s assertive for a first term — but it's still fewer than Biden was deporting toward the end of his presidency.

The numbers simply don’t support the hysteria.

Who's the “dictator” here? Trump is deporting fewer people, with more legal oversight, and still being compared to history’s most reviled tyrant. Apparently, sending MS-13 gang members — violent criminals — back to their country of origin is now equivalent to genocide.

It’s not about immigration

This debate stopped being about immigration a long time ago. It’s now about control — about weaponizing the courts, twisting language, and using moral panic to silence dissent. It’s about turning Donald Trump into the villain of every story, facts be damned.

If the numbers mattered, we’d be having a very different national conversation. We’d be asking why Bill Clinton deported six times as many people as Trump and never got labeled a fascist. We’d be questioning why Barack Obama’s record-setting removals didn’t spark cries of ethnic cleansing. And we’d be wondering why Trump, whose enforcement was relatively modest by comparison, triggered lawsuits, media hysteria, and endless Nazi analogies.

But facts don’t drive this narrative. The villain does. And in this script, Trump plays the villain — even when he does far less than the so-called heroes who came before him.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.