The Ripple Effect Podcast #504 (Peter J. Forcelli | Operation Fast & Furious, 9/11, The Border Crisis & Much More)

Mar 5, 2024

Peter J. Forcelli is a retired Deputy Assistant Director from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Prior to joining ATF he served for 15 years with the N.Y.P.D., before retiring from the Bronx Homicide Task Force.

Peter J. Forcelli is now an author, public speaker and advocate for law enforcement and government accountability. He is a volunteer at Empower Oversight, a government watchdog organization.

Pete J. Forcelli joins the show to discuss his career in law enforcement, being an Operation Fast & Furious whistleblower, 9/11, the border crisis and much much more.

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