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Former DEVGRU operator Matt Bissonnette sheds new light on how the bin Laden raid actually unfolded
Fox News • • world
Key Points:
- Former Navy SEAL Matt Bissonnette, who participated in the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden, recently shared new insights about the mission during an interview with former DEVGRU member Andy Stumpf.
- Bissonnette disputed claims that bin Laden's face was severely damaged during the raid, stating that released photos would show identifiable features and that he was shot in the forehead.
- He clarified the actions of the unnamed pointman who fired at bin Laden, emphasizing that the SEAL followed tactical procedures by entering the room after shooting at a perceived threat on the third floor.
- Bissonnette described the raid as methodical and cautious, focusing on assessing threats like potential suicide vests or explosives rather than rushing through the compound.
- He is releasing a new book titled "No Easy Way," which further details the tactics and experiences of the operation to capture bin Laden.
