Libertarian activist Jeremy Kauffman was visited by FBI agents after he wrote a controversial post suggesting that killing VP Kamala Harris would make someone an "American hero." Kauffman later shared footage of the FBI visit, saying it was an overreaching response to his freedom of speech. ••「 LINKS & SOURCES: https://drdrew.com/9242024 」•• Under U.S. federal law, specifically 18 U.S. Code § 871, making threats to harm or kill the president, vice president, or presidential candidates is a criminal offense, even if claimed as free speech, and "shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both." Jeremy Kauffman is a tech entrepreneur and advocate for decentralized technology. He invented the LBRY protocol and founded Odysee, a decentralized social media platform. Kauffman previously served as CEO of LBRY Inc. and TopScore, a SaaS company he bootstrapped to process hundreds of millions in service fees. He was an executive director of the Free State Project and holds degrees in physics and computer science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Kauffman's work has been featured in the New York Times, Reuters, and Reason. Follow him at https://x.com/jeremykauffman Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer (Ret) is a Senior Fellow and President of the London Center for Policy Research. With over 35 years of field experience, he's a Military Operations Training Course graduate who has held key leadership positions in defense intelligence. Lt. Col. Shaffer led Task Force STRATUS IVY and played crucial roles in inter-agency operations with NSA, CIA, and FBI. He served two combat tours in Afghanistan, earning a Bronze Star. As a regular commentator on national security, he has testified before Congress on intelligence issues. Lt. Col. Shaffer retired from the Army in 2011 after 30.5 years of service. Follow him at https://x.com/T_S_P_O_O_K_Y 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • CAPSADYN - Get pain relief with the power of capsaicin from chili peppers – without the burning! Capsadyn's proprietary formulation for joint & muscle pain contains no NSAIDs, opioids, anesthetics, or steroids. Try it for 15% off at https://capsadyn.com/drew • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Be prepared for the next crisis with a Medical Emergency Kit. Learn more at https://twc.health/drew 「 GEAR PARTNERS 」 • NANLITE Lights https://drdrew.com/nanlite • BLUE Microphones https://drdrew.com/blue • ELGATO Controllers https://drdrew.com/elgato 「 AFFILIATES 」 Some of the links from this show are affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate, we may earn an affiliate commission from qualifying purchases – at no cost to you. 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 The CDC states that vaccines are safe & effective. Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on medical issues. This show is for entertainment or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician before making health decisions. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://x.com/firstladyoflove). 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio shows, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He's known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about