Episode
The Man Who Tried to Kidnap Nancy Pelosi
28:32
Published: Wed Nov 02 2022
Description
Early on Friday, an intruder broke into the San Francisco home of Nancy Pelosi and bludgeoned Ms. Pelosi’s husband, Paul, with a hammer.The shocking attack underlined fears about the growing number of threats against members of Congress and the woeful lack of security around those lawmakers.Guest: Catie Edmondson, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: A trail of strained relationships. An itinerant life that included a stint living in a storage unit. A personality that was “consumed by darkness.” Who is the man accused of attacking Mr. Pelosi?The assault at the Pelosi home comes as threats against members of Congress have increased in recent years.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
Federal investigators have released new information about the violent attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, including details about the attacker and growing concerns over security for lawmakers.
00:00 - 02:17 (02:17)
Summary
Federal investigators have released new information about the violent attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, including details about the attacker and growing concerns over security for lawmakers.
EpisodeThe Man Who Tried to Kidnap Nancy Pelosi
PodcastThe Daily
The man who allegedly planned to take Nancy Pelosi hostage saw himself fighting a battle against tyranny and viewed Pelosi as the leader of all the lies told by the Democratic Party, according to police interviews.
02:17 - 09:37 (07:20)
Summary
The man who allegedly planned to take Nancy Pelosi hostage saw himself fighting a battle against tyranny and viewed Pelosi as the leader of all the lies told by the Democratic Party, according to police interviews. He reportedly started to adopt right-wing conspiracy theories after spending time on conspiracy websites and forums.
EpisodeThe Man Who Tried to Kidnap Nancy Pelosi
PodcastThe Daily
Experts are worried that online ads are part of a larger dangerous ecosystem that feeds into domestic extremism.
09:37 - 20:11 (10:34)
Summary
Experts are worried that online ads are part of a larger dangerous ecosystem that feeds into domestic extremism. Threats against members of Congress have increased tenfold between 2016 and 2021.
EpisodeThe Man Who Tried to Kidnap Nancy Pelosi
PodcastThe Daily
Members of Congress have both expressed concerns about their safety and frustration with the difficulty in receiving a security detail, despite receiving credible threats.
20:11 - 25:47 (05:35)
Summary
Members of Congress have both expressed concerns about their safety and frustration with the difficulty in receiving a security detail, despite receiving credible threats. Some have turned to using campaign funds to pay for private security.
EpisodeThe Man Who Tried to Kidnap Nancy Pelosi
PodcastThe Daily
After losing Brazil's presidential election, President Jair Bolsonaro agreed to a transition of power, easing fears that he would contest the results and undermine the country's democratic system.
25:47 - 28:26 (02:38)
Summary
After losing Brazil's presidential election, President Jair Bolsonaro agreed to a transition of power, easing fears that he would contest the results and undermine the country's democratic system.