While I have not been following the latest conspiracy theory of the day, my understanding is they base the 2nd guest on nothing more than a room service receipt listing two people. But since when does room service care how many people are in the room? I have never had that question asked even once. He ordered two Pepsis & a water. That proves nothing. He may have simply wanted two Pepsis with his meal or to save one.
I have been to Las Vegas many times, living in Southern California and I can not understand how anyone, much less Paddock can carry so many weapons and ammunition into a room without being seen.
Easy. Hotel employees do not care what you are carrying into your room so long as it's not totally obvious & dangerous. They have better things to do than keep specific tabs on hundreds of guests, gamblers & attendees at trade shows & conferences. Has this guy really been to Vegas?
To know how many place settings are needed. It's not like the bell hop delivers a paper bag like at the McDonald's window. This is a ritzy suite and deserves ritzy treatment. Hence, a white cloth covered food cart with real plates and tableware instead of plastic. Otherwise, the hotel couldn't charge him $36 for a burger.