CN Live | Benghazi Hero Kris "Tanto" Paronto: "13 Hours Should Have been Called 30 Minutes"

About this video

Colion presents an interview segment where a security contractor recounts his experience during the Benghazi incident. The contractor explains that his team could have responded in five minutes but was told to stand down, testifying before congressional committees that the delay prevented them from potentially saving lives. He describes his frustration with political leadership prioritizing self-protection over the mission and criticizes how the incident was investigated and reported.

Key takeaways

• Colion shares testimony describing a security team ready to respond in five minutes but ordered to stand down, with the witness believing a faster response could have changed the outcome
• The interviewee contrasts the mentality of experienced operators willing to sacrifice themselves with political figures concerned primarily with self-preservation and predetermined narratives
• According to the contractor’s account, official reports suggested no evidence that an earlier departure would have made a difference, which he disputes based on tactical principles and his team’s capabilities

Episode details: published April 20, 2017 · 7:44 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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