Topic: Special Ops

Former Congressman Joe Walsh faced criticism for a tweet suggesting he would "grab his musket" if Donald Trump loses the election. Meanwhile, reports of vandalism against Trump lawn signs have increased, with some homeowners booby-trapping signs with nails to deter vandals. A letter from a Special Ops veteran warned that government attempts to claw back military bonuses could lead to targeted assassinations of top officials by trained former soldiers.

The hosts read various donor notes, including an encoded message from a special operations supporter in California. Sir Jim Spitzer is named the Earl of Suffolk County and requests a clip from Mel Brooks' "History of the World, Part 1." The segment maintains the show's tradition of acknowledging "executive producers" who provide financial support.

President Obama and spokesperson John Kirby are scrutinized for their changing definitions of "boots on the ground" in Syria. The hosts highlight the semantic gymnastics used to claim that deploying Special Operations forces does not constitute a change in the policy against large-scale ground combat.

Admiral Bill McRaven is identified as the primary architect behind the bin Laden raid and the author of the book "Spec Ops." Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mike Mullen describes the intense preparation and "steely-eyed glare" of the SEAL team members prior to the mission's execution.