Put simply, when it comes to understanding and anticipating where major government contracts are going next, he’s our No. 1 source . No one else we know – either on Wall Street or in government – even comes close . We’ve asked him to pull back the curtain for you today because his contacts and experience are going to prove invaluable as DOGE PHASE II really ramps up. With that in mind... let me introduce you to Army Colonel Jon Shaffner. ROB: Jon, we know you’re a busy man, thank you so much for finding time for us and our readers today.
I’ve been called in to share my research with the Pentagon, the U.S. Marines, and the FBI.
I’ve always loved contributing – it’s not often someone with my background, starting out as a CPA and working on Wall Street, gets to serve their country. But Jon’s experience of how the government works is on another level to mine. Like you said, he spent a quarter of a century inside the machine. He has intimate, detailed knowledge of how contracts get issued and won. That’s going to be hugely valuable in DOGE PHASE II. ROB: With that in mind, Jon, can you tell us what you know about what’s actually going on inside the government? How is DOGE changing things behind the scenes? What can you tell us that our readers won’t hear from the mainstream media? JON: Well, things are changing a LOT – far faster than anyone likely thought possible. But one thing I’d stress is that if you’re relying on the media to report what’s really going on... you’re making a big mistake. There’s a WORLD of difference between seeing it firsthand and hearing it reported by a journalist. Most journalists have no direct experience of working inside the government. And let’s face it, most coverage of Elon and DOGE is intensely politicized. It was the same way during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, too, by the way.
JON: It’s my pleasure, Rob. There’s a lot for us to talk about! ROB: Absolutely. So, you first met Joel when you were both working inside the Pentagon, right? JON: Not quite, it was actually between my second and third tours of the Pentagon. Joel gave a lecture at the U.S. Marine War College. We hit it off... stayed in touch... and then Joel recruited me to contribute to your research. JOEL: I was delighted when Jon agreed. I like to think I have a good understanding of how our government works.
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