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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 15th, 2025: Bomb Plot Against Fox News Foiled & Trump Targets Memphis Violence
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Mike Baker
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Mike Baker
15Th September. Welcome to the PDB Afternoon Bulletin. I'm Mike Baker, your eyes and ears on the world stage. All right, let's get briefed. First up, the FBI arrests two men in Utah after a live bomb is found under a news station's vehicle in Salt Lake City. What is up with Utah? I'll have the details later in the show. President Trump says Memphis is next. That would be Memphis, Tennessee. The National Guard may be on its way to one of America's most violent cities as early as this week. But first, today's afternoon spotlight. We start today with a failed blast in Salt Lake City where a bomb planted under a local news truck fizzled before it could detonate, leading to the arrest of two men now suspected in a federal terrorism case. Police confirmed the device had been planted under a Fox 13 News vehicle parked outside a building on Friday. The bomb had been lit, leading to its discovery, but malfunctioned, allowing city police and the state's Unified Fire Authority bomb squads to secure the scene before the FBI stepped in. I don't mean to make light of a serious situation, but the bomb had been lit. What are we in the 1800s? Within 24 hours, federal agents trace the device to a home in Magna, Utah, just a short drive from Utah Valley University, where of course conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated just days earlier. According to the affidavit of probable cause, investigators executed a search warrant at the residence on Saturday and the suspects were identified as 58 year old Adib Nassir and 31 year old Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir. While federal agents executed the search warrant, they discovered two additional quote, hoax weapons of mass destruction. Oh. That the men insisted were real, triggering the evacuation of nearby homes. Firearms, narcotics and electronic devices believed to hold further evidence were also seized. Prosecutors said both men were barred from owning firearms due to previous narcotics use, while others Adib was further restricted by a protective order. Well, these two sound swell. Jail records list Adib as a Pakistani national with multiple aliases, while Adeel is recorded as a US Born resident of Utah. Authorities have yet to clarify whether the two men are related Utah Unified Fire Authority Officer Jeffrey Nelson labeled the two men as a, quote, danger to the community and a flight risk if released. The judge agreed, denying them bail after they were booked into Salt Lake City County Jail on Sunday. Both men now face charges of possessing an incendiary device, threat of terrorism, and possession of weapons of mass destruction. More charges could follow as authorities comb the electronic devices seized during the search warrant. What remains unclear is a motive or whether the Fox 13 vehicle was deliberately targeted. Still, the timing is striking as the device was planted just as national media converged on Utah. And to cover the aftermath of Kirk's killing some 40 miles away, the Fox 13 station manager said staff were fully cooperating with law enforcement. As of now, federal authorities insist the Kirk assassination and this bomb case are separate investigations. But taken together, they underscored a bizarre reality that in less than a week, Utah has become a flashpoint for political violence and threats on the lives of journalists. Coming up next, the Trump says Memphis is next in line for his federal crackdown on crime. The National Guard could hit the streets there within days. I'll be right back. Hey, Mike Baker here. Now, you've heard me talk about the great company Jacked Up Fitness and their amazing all in one home gym. I'm telling you, for home fitness, it's a game changer. 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Mike Baker
Welcome back to the PDB Afternoon Bulletin. President Trump is setting his sights on Memphis, Tennessee, as the next city to receive National Guard assistance in the federal effort to crack down on crime. The president made the announcement in a Friday morning interview, calling Memphis deeply troubled and pledging to, quote, fix that just like we did Washington. While details are still being finalized, troops could arrive in the city as soon as this week. This deployment would mark the first time that the administration has moved to send the Guard into a Republican led state. Trump had previously considered sending forces into Chicago, but pulled back after advisors warned of legal complications without approval From Illinois Democratic Governor J.B. pritzker, who seems just fine with the level of crime in Chicago. In Tennessee, however, Republican governor Bill Lee has openly welcomed the plan, telling reporters he's been in touch with the White House to coordinate. Local leaders in Memphis have responded more cautiously. Mayor Paul Young, a Democrat, said the televised interview was the first definitive confirmation he'd received of the decision. Young admitted he was, quote, certainly not happy about the Guard's potential arrival, but has been in conversations with the governor's office about ways to address crime through federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, DEA and atf. He said he expects more clarity this week on how many troops will be sent and what their duties will be. Possibilities include traffic control at large events, operating surveillance systems, and neighborhood support initiatives. Memphis ranks among the most dangerous cities in America, and in many crime categories, it's leading the nation. Well done, Memphis. In 2024, the city posted the highest violent crime rate, the highest property crime rate and the third highest murder rate in America. Look at those winners. Overall crime there runs more than three times the national average. Federal officials say those numbers tell the story. Whatever the short term dips may be, the level of violence and repeat offenses is still off the charts. And that's why the Guard is coming. That's why federal resources are being offered. A White House statement described the action as part of an aggressive effort to dismantle, quote, rampant violent crime fueled by failed Democrat governance in major cities. It cited cases tied to Shelby County's revised bail system, alleging that repeat offenders were too often released without bond. Now, not everyone in Memphis is on board. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris called the deployment a threat to democracy. Oh, look, there goes another threat to democracy. And some city council members have urged the state to pursue more funding for violence prevention programs instead of relying on military support. Well, how about you don't defund the police? Community concerns also remain sensitive, as the last time that the National Guard was deployed to Memphis was back in 1968, following the assassination, of course, of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For now, Memphis is waiting to see just how many Guard troops arrive, what they'll be tasked with, and whether their presence will make a dent in a city that's been battling crime for decades. And that, my friends, is the PDB afternoon bulletin for Monday 15th September. Now, if you have any questions or comments, please reach out to me at pdb@the first tv.com and of course, if you'd like to listen to the show ad free, you can certainly do that, and it's very simple. Just become a premium member of the President's Daily brief by visiting PDB premium.com and if you get the chance, and you're so inclined, take a minute just to check out our YouTube channel and subscribe. 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