Podcast Summary
Dan Bongino shares new info on Mueller investigation and promotes skincare product: Dan Bongino discusses his belief that the Mueller investigation was a scam and presents a timeline of events as proof. He also promotes a skincare product called Gen U Cell.
Dan Bongino, the host of his self-titled radio show, is excited about sharing new information on the Mueller investigation, which he believes was a scam from the start. He plans to present a timeline of events to prove his point, which can be viewed on YouTube.com/Bongino. Additionally, Bongino promotes Gen U Cell, a skincare product used by his family, and encourages listeners to try it by texting "young" to 77453 or visiting genussell.com for a free jawline treatment and three-day shipping. The show also features a Monday morning bell and a Friday closer with Sarah.
Mueller knew of no collusion by July 2017: Mueller continued investigation for over 675 days despite knowing no collusion existed based on Strzok's texts and his own knowledge
According to the discussion, Robert Mueller knew as early as July 2017 that there was no collusion between the Trump team and Russia. Despite this knowledge, Mueller continued his investigation for over 675 days. The texts between Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, which were produced in July 2017, reveal that Strzok, the lead investigator, believed there was no collusion and that the case was a hoax. Mueller's prior ties to the FBI and his knowledge of these texts suggest that he may have become aware of the lack of evidence for collusion even earlier, when he was appointed as special counsel in May 2017. The question now is why Mueller continued the investigation despite this knowledge.
Mueller's Awareness of Hoax Dossier and Handling of Strzok's iPhone: Mueller knew the Russia probe's dossier was likely a hoax but didn't admit it publicly. He dismissed an investigator, Strzok, whose phone contained damaging texts, which was later wiped clean.
Robert Mueller, while investigating potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, was aware that the case was based on a dossier that he believed to be a hoax. Despite this knowledge, Mueller did not publicly admit the case was baseless and instead dismissed an investigator, Peter Strzok, from his team. Strzok's iPhone, which contained potentially damaging text messages, was then wiped clean by the Mueller office. Mueller's failure to acknowledge the hoax and his handling of Strzok's iPhone have raised questions about the transparency and integrity of the investigation.
FBI pursued Russian collusion investigations despite evidence of hoax: The FBI, under Mueller's leadership, continued to investigate alleged Russian collusion with the Trump campaign even after evidence of its baseless nature, raising concerns about resource misuse and civil liberties.
The FBI, under Robert Mueller's leadership, continued to pursue investigations into alleged Russian collusion with the Trump campaign despite having evidence that the story was a hoax. This is evident in the raids on Paul Manafort's house on July 26, 2017, and George Papadopoulos' arrest at the airport on July 27, 2017. These actions occurred even after Manafort had agreed to cooperate with the Senate Judiciary Committee's investigation. The FBI's aggressive pursuit of these investigations, despite having evidence of their baseless nature, raises concerns about the use of law enforcement resources and potential infringement on civil liberties. The lack of an apology or acknowledgment of the hoax from Mueller and the FBI adds to the perception of a politically motivated investigation.
Possible motivations behind Papadopoulos' arrest: The rush to arrest Papadopoulos in July 2017 raises questions about Mueller's motivations, potentially to silence him and buy time to find evidence for unproven allegations in the dossier.
The arrest of George Papadopoulos in July 2017, months after he allegedly made false statements to the FBI, raises questions about the motivations behind the prosecution. According to investigators, the rush to arrest Papadopoulos could have been an attempt to silence him and prevent him from sharing his version of events. Additionally, the first contact between Mueller's team and Michael Flynn in July 2017, after an FBI review found no evidence of wrongdoing, is also concerning. These actions could have been taken to buy Mueller time to find evidence to support the unproven allegations in the dossier, which was known to be a hoax by this point. The inconsistencies in the timeline and the apparent lack of evidence warrant further investigation.
Mueller's actions during July 2017 raise ethical concerns: Mueller arrested individuals and requested documents despite knowing dossier's falsehoods, adding to chaos and uncertainty within FBI
During the July of 2017 timeline in the Russia investigation, Special Counsel Robert Mueller, despite knowing that the collusion allegations in the dossier were false, continued to arrest individuals like Manafort, Papadopoulos, and requested documents from Flynn. This behavior raises ethical concerns as Mueller seemed to be locking up people to dirty up Trump and make the dossier look credible. Simultaneously, a leak investigation into Jim Baker, Comey's right-hand man, added to the growing tension within the FBI. Mueller and his team were aware of the investigation against Baker due to a public article, further highlighting the chaos and uncertainty surrounding the case.
FBI General Counsel under investigation for leaking classified info during Russia probe: The FBI General Counsel, James Baker, is under investigation for leaking classified info during the Russia probe, raising questions about the legitimacy of the investigation and its motivations.
The FBI General Counsel, James Baker, is under investigation for leaking classified information to the media during the height of the Russia investigation in July 2017. This information was allegedly leaked around the same time that Mueller was discovering the investigation was a hoax. Despite this, the investigation continued, and Mueller expanded his scope to include obstruction of justice. The timing of these events and the discovery of the hoax raises questions about the legitimacy of the investigation and the motivations behind its continuation. The GOP responded by calling for a second special counsel to investigate Clinton, Comey, and Lynch on the same day the news about Baker's investigation broke. The AP reported that Mueller had zeroed in on Michael Cohen, Trump's lawyer, in mid-July, and the revised scope memo, largely redacted, was issued on August 2nd. The reason for the revised scope memo was that Mueller, who knew the investigation was a hoax, asked for new responsibilities, which Rosenstein granted. The redactions in the scope memo raise questions about what was discussed between Mueller and Rosenstein regarding the new charge. Overall, the timing and circumstances surrounding these events suggest that the Russia investigation may have been politically motivated.
The Call Between Papadopoulos and Downer Did Not Start the Russia Investigation: Despite common belief, the call between George Papadopoulos and Australian diplomat Alexander Downer did not initiate the Russia investigation. The investigation was primarily based on the discredited Steele dossier. It's crucial to separate fact from fiction and not be misled by false narratives.
The call between George Papadopoulos and Australian diplomat Alexander Downer did not initiate the Russia investigation, despite common belief. This is a crucial point to understand as the FBI's investigation was primarily based on the discredited Steele dossier. The misinformation about the origin of the investigation serves to distract from the truth and undermine the importance of holding individuals like Michael Flynn accountable for their actions. It's essential to separate fact from fiction and not be misled by false narratives. Additionally, the importance of a good night's sleep should not be overlooked. Helix Sleep offers personalized mattresses based on individual preferences, ensuring a comfortable and restful sleep. Use the code "Dan" at checkout for up to $125 off your order.
The Papadopoulos meeting did not start the FBI investigation against the Trump campaign: The FBI investigation against the Trump campaign began with the discredited dossier produced by Fusion GPS, not the Papadopoulos meeting in London.
The Papadopoulos meeting in the London bar did not start the FBI investigation against the Trump campaign, despite being frequently cited as such in left-wing narratives. The real catalyst was the discredited dossier produced by Fusion GPS. The evidence includes the fact that Papadopoulos was not interviewed by the FBI until January 2017, despite the alleged tip about Russian collusion in May 2016. Additionally, on July 30, 2016, the author of the dossier met with a Justice Department official and his wife, who worked for the same company, and provided the dossier to him. That same day, the Justice Department official rushed over to the FBI and opened the case based on the dossier. The idea that the Papadopoulos meeting was the starting point of the investigation defies credulity and requires some basic investigative reporting.
FBI's Russia probe not based on Papadopoulos meeting, but on dossier information: The FBI's Russia investigation, named Crossfire Hurricane, began based on the dossier, not the Papadopoulos meeting, and the use of an informant, Stefan Halper, raises questions about the probe's legitimacy.
The FBI's investigation into the Trump campaign, known as Crossfire Hurricane, was not initiated based on the Papadopoulos meeting, but rather on information from the dossier. This is evident from admissions made by McCabe and the timeline of events, including the opening of the investigation after the FISA warrant was issued on Carter Page based on the dossier. Furthermore, the use of an FBI informant, Stefan Halper, to infiltrate the Trump team before the investigation was officially opened raises questions about the legitimacy of the investigation. The text message from McCabe about a Deputy Attorney General's concern over a warrant on a source named "access" adds to the intrigue and highlights the need for further investigation into the origins of the Russia probe.
Possible FISA Warrant on Michael Flynn: Text message between McCabe and Yates hints at a FISA warrant on Flynn due to his role in Trump's team and security clearance, potentially escalating ongoing investigations into Russian election interference.
There are indications of a possible FISA warrant on Michael Flynn, the former National Security Advisor to President Trump. This suspicion arises from a text message between McCabe and Yates, expressing concern over someone with physical access, which could potentially be Flynn due to his role in the Trump team and his security clearance. The text was discovered around the time when Flynn was being briefed about the dangers he posed to national security due to his potential vulnerability to Russian influence. The text also fits with the known facts that Sally Yates disliked Flynn and believed he was a threat. If a FISA warrant was indeed on Flynn, it would significantly escalate the ongoing investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The evidence for this theory includes the text message, Flynn's statement of offense, and the Obama administration's conflicting stories about monitoring Flynn's calls.
Ongoing Debate over Trump-Russia Collusion: Despite Mueller report's conclusion, debate continues over potential Trump-Russia collusion. Some argue report doesn't rule it out, while others maintain it's clear. Concerns over damaging info leading to early plea deals.
There is ongoing debate about the existence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, despite the Mueller report stating that the investigation did not find evidence of such coordination or conspiracy. The debate continues as some argue that the report does not rule out the possibility of collusion, while others maintain that the report's conclusion is clear. Additionally, there is concern among some individuals and figures associated with the Trump campaign about the potential discovery of damaging information during the Mueller probe, leading to early plea deals to avoid the discovery process.
Discussion on Russian collusion allegations and factual reporting: No evidence supports Russian collusion claims against Trump. Importance of separating factual news from opinion.
During a discussion on Russian collusion allegations against former President Trump, it was emphasized that there is no evidence to support these claims. Jim Himes, a Democrat, was challenged on the issue and the report that exonerated Trump was referenced. The importance of separating factual news reporting from opinion was also highlighted. On a personal note, the host shared a message of support for those struggling with addiction, emphasizing that they are not alone and encouraging them to seek help. The show's focus is not just on current events but also on real-world issues and the importance of caring for each other.