All-In E188: Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service failure, Inside the RNC, VC liquidity problem

Trump Assassination Attempt & Secret Service Failures

• Detailed discussion of the assassination attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, where Thomas Matthew Crooks fired eight rounds at the former president

• Timeline breakdown showing concerning delays in Secret Service response:

  • 5:10pm - Crooks identified as person of interest
  • 5:30pm - Spotted with rangefinder
  • 5:52pm - Spotted on roof
  • 6:02pm - Trump takes stage
  • 6:12pm - First shots fired

• Significant criticism of Secret Service failures, including:

  • Not securing closest rooftop (130 yards away)
  • Poor explanation about "sloped surface" excuse
  • Delay in responding to person of interest
  • Communication breakdown between Secret Service and Trump campaign

RNC & JD Vance VP Selection

• Extensive discussion of JD Vance's selection as Trump's VP:

  • 39-year-old former VC and author of Hillbilly Elegy
  • Represents both MAGA base and tech understanding
  • Marine veteran who became critical of forever wars
  • Signals youth movement in potential Trump administration

• Notable changes in Republican Party direction:

  • Moving from Chamber of Commerce to populist orientation
  • Broader tent including diverse voices
  • Focus on working class issues
  • Skepticism of foreign interventions

VC Liquidity Updates

• Major developments in venture exits:

  • Sequoia offering to buy back $860M in Stripe shares from LPs at $70B valuation
  • Google in talks to acquire Wiz for $23B
  • Signs of life returning to exit markets after 2021 decline

• Discussion of unique fund mechanics around Sequoia's Stripe secondary offering and implications for venture industry liquidity

The episode concludes with speculation about potential Biden resignation and Democratic Party dynamics.