Every Time You Think This Story Can't Get Weirder—IT DOES | The Trio
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Takeaways
- ❖Ryan Fornier, founder of Students for Trump, was arrested for violating a domestic violence restraining order.
- ❖His associate, Jordan Daly, was arrested for impersonating a Secret Service agent for months.
- ❖Daly used a replica Secret Service badge to gain privileges like running red lights and entering exclusive clubs.
- ❖Fornier allegedly claimed to have ordered airstrikes in Iran, crying over civilian casualties.
- ❖The impersonation scheme was exposed when Daly boasted about bringing guns to a UFC event to a woman dating a real Secret Service agent.
Insights
1The Rise and Fall of a MAGA Hanger-On
Ryan Fornier, founder of Students for Trump, despite early aspirations, never achieved significant stature within the MAGA movement, remaining a 'hanger-on' involved in undisclosed political promotions. His lengthy criminal record includes a recent domestic violence arrest for allegedly punching his girlfriend and threatening her life.
Fornier founded Students for Trump in 2015 but didn't ascend like figures such as Charlie Kirk. He maintains a large Twitter following and engages in 'Poliola type campaigns.' He was arrested for domestic violence in May, allegedly punching his girlfriend and threatening her.
2Secret Service Impersonation for Clout and Privilege
Jordan Daly, an associate of Fornier, impersonated a Secret Service agent for several months, using a replica badge to gain various privileges. This included instructing Uber drivers to run red lights, gaining entry to exclusive clubs, and receiving preferential treatment at restaurants.
Daly, a 'hustle bro' type, began impersonating an agent after a Kanye West concert in LA. He would flash a badge in Ubers to run red lights, and at clubs to gain entry. Waiters were also shown the badge for better service.
3Fornier's Fabricated White House Access and Airstrike Claims
Fornier himself engaged in elaborate fabrications, claiming direct access to the Trump family and even asserting he had ordered airstrikes in Iran that resulted in civilian casualties. These claims were entirely false, with the White House confirming he had no role in the administration.
Fornier claimed to have 'real access to the Trump family' and was 'very involved in the war with Iran,' breaking down in tears over civilian casualties from an airstrike he allegedly ordered. The White House explicitly denied his involvement.
4The Scheme's Dramatic Unraveling
The impersonation scheme escalated and eventually collapsed after Daly was kicked out of a MAGA party for groping women while claiming to be Secret Service. He then used the fake badge to gain unauthorized entry into Fornier's apartment, waved a replica gun, and Venmo-ed himself money. The final nail in the coffin was Daly boasting to a right-wing influencer, who was dating a real Secret Service agent, about bringing guns to a UFC event.
Daly was ejected from a Brock Pierce party for groping women while impersonating an agent. He later used the badge to get a master key to Fornier's apartment, waved a replica gun, and Venmo-ed $500. The scheme was definitively exposed when he told an influencer, whose boyfriend was a real Secret Service agent, that he would bring guns to a UFC event.
Lessons
- Be wary of individuals within political circles who exaggerate their influence or claim extraordinary access, especially if their background doesn't align with their claims.
- Understand that even in environments perceived as permissive, impersonating federal agents or making threats involving firearms will lead to serious legal consequences.
- Recognize the signs of grifting and fabricated personas, as they often involve outlandish claims and attempts to leverage perceived authority for personal gain.
Notable Moments
Jordan Daly uses a fake Secret Service badge to instruct an Uber driver to run a red light.
This illustrates the petty, yet illegal, privileges Daly sought to gain through his impersonation, highlighting the casual disregard for law and order.
Ryan Fornier claims to have ordered an airstrike in Iran, resulting in civilian casualties, and cries about the 'weight of this war.'
This exemplifies the extreme and absurd fabrications Fornier used to project an image of importance and access within the administration, despite having no actual role.
Jordan Daly, after being kicked out of a party, uses his fake badge to gain entry to Fornier's apartment, waves a replica gun, and Venmo-s himself $500.
This incident marks a significant escalation in Daly's behavior, demonstrating a complete breakdown of boundaries and a direct criminal act against his associate, Fornier.
The impersonation scheme is exposed when Daly tells a right-wing influencer, who is dating a real Secret Service agent, that he will bring guns to a UFC event.
This is the critical turning point where the fake persona directly threatened public safety and involved a real federal agent, forcing the Secret Service's hand and ending the charade.
Quotes
"I'm going to cave your head in with a lamp. Do you want to die today or are you ready to die?"
"You can do anything you want except piss on Bourbon Street. That's just the thing. The cops will grab you if you're pissing on Bourbon Street. The one thing you can't do is tell a cop you're going to bring guns to where the president is."
"I cannot speak to my actions that night. I had 3/4 of a bottle of Grey Goose. You know, whatever it was, who who's to say?"
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