New Year, New PSYOP?: The Fort Bragg Connection In The New Years Terror Attacks

Summary

The video script discusses a terrorist attack in New Orleans' French Quarter on New Year's Eve, carried out by 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran Shamid Din Jabar. The attack, involving a truck and firearms, resulted in 14 fatalities and dozens of injuries. Jabar, who claimed allegiance to ISIS, posted videos just hours before the attack. However, inconsistencies in the details of the event, such as the upside-down ISIS flag and the use of a rented truck, raise questions about the true motivations behind the attack. The video explores potential connections, the role of security lapses, and doubts about Jabar's supposed radicalization.

Takeaways

• 😀 The terrorist attack in the New Orleans French Quarter on New Year's Eve involved a 42-year-old US Army veteran, Samud Den Jabar, who drove a truck into a crowd before opening fire on pedestrians and responding police officers.
• 😀 The FBI has classified the incident as an act of terrorism, citing Jabar's support for ISIS through social media posts and a flag found on his truck.
• 😀 Jabar's attack resulted in at least 14 fatalities and dozens more injuries, with victims including young people such as a former Princeton football player and an aspiring nurse.
• 😀 Despite initial reports of multiple perpetrators, the investigation is now focusing on whether other individuals were involved in the attack, though Jabar is believed to have acted alone.
• 😀 The terrorist used improvised explosive devices (IEDs), two of which were found and rendered safe in the French Quarter, indicating the potential for a more coordinated plot.
• 😀 Jabar posted videos online mere hours before the attack, claiming allegiance to ISIS and stating his intention to carry out a holy war between believers and disbelievers.
• 😀 There are inconsistencies in the reporting of Jabar's involvement with ISIS, particularly concerning the upside-down ISIS flag found at the scene, which may suggest a staged or symbolic act of defiance.
• 😀 The attack occurred in a location where road barriers, usually in place to protect pedestrians, were not fully operational due to ongoing repairs, raising questions about the city's preparedness for such an event.
• 😀 Jabar rented the truck through Turo, a car rental app, and drove it from Houston to New Orleans, raising questions about how he was aware of the specific vulnerabilities in the city's security system.
• 😀 Jabar's background included a decade-long military career, a brief stint in corporate America, and a failed real estate venture, but his radicalization appears to have been linked to personal struggles, including a divorce.
• 😀 Jabar’s use of an alternate name, 'Eli', on his real estate license is noteworthy, as it does not align with Islamic naming conventions and may suggest further complexities in his identity and motivations.

Q & A

What was the main focus of the analysis in the script regarding the two terrorist attacks?

The main focus of the analysis was on the inconsistencies, connections to Fort Bragg, and the question of who benefited the most from these attacks.

What happened during the New Orleans French Quarter attack on January 1st?

A U.S. Army veteran, Samud Den Jabar, drove a rented Ford F-150 truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street. After crashing the vehicle, he exited and opened fire with an assault rifle and handgun, resulting in 14 fatalities and dozens more injuries.

Why was the incident classified as an act of terrorism by the FBI?

The FBI classified the incident as an act of terrorism because an ISIS flag was found in Jabar's truck, and he had posted videos online expressing support for ISIS and his intention to carry out the attack.

Was there any uncertainty about the number of suspects involved in the attack?

Yes, initially there were reports suggesting multiple suspects, but later it was confirmed that Jabar acted alone, although some officials still hinted at the possibility of other individuals being involved.

What was unusual about the videos Jabar posted before the attack?

Jabar posted five videos expressing support for ISIS and his intention to carry out the attack just hours before it occurred, which is unusual compared to a typical history of radicalized content.

How did Jabar describe his motives in the videos he posted online?

Jabar described his motive as a holy war between 'Believers and disbelievers,' and he stated that he had originally planned to harm his family but changed his mind to make a bigger statement.

What was the issue with the security measures, specifically the road barriers, on Bourbon Street during the attack?

The security barriers, typically used to protect pedestrians from vehicle attacks, were under repair during the attack. The system had been unreliable, and only some barriers had been replaced, which allowed the attacker to circumvent the security.

How did Jabar manage to avoid the police blockade on Bourbon Street?

Jabar drove around the police cruiser that was blocking the road and onto the sidewalk, bypassing the limited security measures in place due to the ongoing roadwork.

Why was it strange that Jabar rented the truck from Turo in Houston and drove it to New Orleans?

It was unusual because Jabar was not from New Orleans, and yet he seemed to know that the road barriers were under repair, which raises questions about how he could have been aware of such specific details in a city far from his home.

What was odd about the ISIS flag found in Jabar's truck?

The ISIS flag found in Jabar's truck was upside down, which is unusual because it could be seen as a symbol of distress or defiance against the entity, raising questions about whether the flag was staged or manipulated to create a certain narrative.

What is the significance of Jabar's use of the name 'Eli' in his real estate license?

The use of the name 'Eli' on Jabar's real estate license is strange because it is typically associated with Judaism or Christianity, not Islam, which raises further questions about his motivations and identity.

What is the main inconsistency with the narrative surrounding Jabar's radicalization and actions?

The main inconsistency lies in Jabar's rapid and seemingly erratic radicalization, his late-stage declaration of allegiance to ISIS, and the unsubstantiated claims of financial and personal distress as motivations for his actions. These elements suggest the possibility of a staged narrative or external influence.