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FBI Deputy Director Andy McCabe Forced Out Amid Surveillance Probe: The FBI's McCabe was pushed out due to investigations into potential Obama administration surveillance abuses involving Trump. Uncovering the truth and accountability are crucial.
Andy McCabe, the deputy director of the FBI, was asked to leave his position ahead of administrative requirements due to ongoing investigations into potential abuses of surveillance powers during the Obama administration. These investigations revolve around the allegation that the Obama team spied on Trump, a claim that is not in dispute but the specifics of how it was carried out are still under investigation. The importance of this development lies in the ongoing efforts to uncover the truth behind these allegations and hold those responsible accountable. Additionally, the host, Dan Vongino, emphasized the importance of personal preparedness, including having an emergency food supply, in light of potential crises and global tensions.
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe accused of influencing public narrative on Clinton email, Trump-Russia investigations: Allegations suggest FBI's McCabe attempted to collude with White House to shape public perception of Clinton email, Trump-Russia investigations, while reports also indicate potential collusion between Democrats and Russians and obstruction of justice at the FBI.
There are allegations that the FBI's deputy director, Andrew McCabe, may have played a role in attempting to influence the public narrative regarding investigations into both the Hillary Clinton email scandal and the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russia. McCabe reportedly approached then-White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus to deny the validity of a New York Times story about Russian contacts with the Trump team. Following this conversation, reports emerged of White House pressure on the FBI to knock down the story. If true, McCabe's actions could suggest an effort to collude with the White House to shape public perception of ongoing investigations. Additionally, Sarah Carter's report alleges that collusion between Democrats and Russians and obstruction of justice at the upper levels of the FBI may have occurred.
FBI's Reporting Process Under Scrutiny: McCabe's Role: Allegations against McCabe involve potential alteration of FBI reports, with potential criminal liability and retirement timing adding complexity.
The FBI's reporting process, specifically the 302 form, is under scrutiny due to allegations that former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe may have asked agents to alter these reports. This is significant because McCabe is reportedly facing potential criminal liability for his role in these matters. Moreover, the timing of his departure from the FBI is crucial as he is set to retire in five weeks, at which point he would no longer be subject to administrative procedures that could compel him to cooperate with investigations. This complex situation highlights the importance of transparency and integrity in official reporting and investigations.
McCabe goes on terminal leave to avoid testifying: Former FBI Deputy Director McCabe strategically went on terminal leave to evade testifying about his role in email and Trump spying scandals before retirement and potential departure from the country.
During his last five weeks at the FBI before retirement, former Deputy Director Andrew McCabe made a strategic move to go on terminal leave to avoid being fired and potentially testifying against himself in ongoing investigations. This move allowed him to have no requirement to be available for work and potentially evade being summoned to Capitol Hill. The distinction between administrative procedures and criminal procedures is crucial here, as McCabe was still subject to administrative rules but not criminal ones while on leave. This five-week period is critical for investigators to secure McCabe's testimony about his role in the email and Trump spying scandals before he retires and potentially leaves the country.
Obama Administration's Legal Surveillance of Trump: The use of legal surveillance methods to investigate Trump is not a crime, but the specific targets and methods are under scrutiny. Prepare for unexpected situations with accurate marksmanship using iTargetPro.
The use of legal surveillance methods by the Obama administration to investigate Trump is not illegal in itself, but the specific methods and targets of the investigation are currently under scrutiny. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being prepared, including knowing how to use a firearm accurately. He recommends the iTargetPro system for improving marksmanship through dry fire practice. He also clarifies that spying on Americans through legal channels is not a crime, but the controversy lies in the methods and targets of the investigation. The speaker encourages listeners to check out iTargetPro.com for a discount on the system using promo code DAN.
Investigations in the US: Specific warrants and precise statements: Obama's spying on Trump during the election was covered up using a false collusion narrative between Trump and Russia.
During investigations in the United States, specific warrants are used instead of general warrants, and those involved must be precise in their statements. The entire discussion revolves around the false collusion narrative between Trump and Russia, which was created as a cover for Obama's spying on Trump during the election. The Democrats claimed they were hacked, but it may have been an insider who stole the emails. The collusion narrative was designed to distract from the real issue, which was Obama's spying on Trump. The company brought in to investigate the DNC computers was not the FBI, but rather, they had only a limited role. The collusion narrative was a fabrication intended to shift the focus from Obama's spying on Trump.
DNC Hack Investigation: Who Was Really Involved?: The DNC's hack investigation was led by a private firm, CrowdStrike, funded by the DNC's lawyers and the Clinton campaign. The FBI did not examine the DNC computers, and Obama's administration may have used the Russian hacking narrative as a distraction for potential spying on Trump.
During the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) claimed that their computers were hacked by Russians. However, it was actually a private security firm, CrowdStrike, that was hired by the DNC's lawyers, Perkins Coie, to investigate the alleged hack. The Clinton campaign and Obama's campaign arm were also funding Perkins Coie. The FBI did not analyze the DNC computers, and Obama's administration possibly used the FBI to spy on Trump using this narrative of Russian hacking as a distraction. This raises concerns about the probable cause requirements for spying on Americans and the potential misuse of intelligence agencies for political purposes.
Illegal investigation of Trump's team during 2016 election: The Clinton campaign and DNC illegally hired private contractors to gather info on Trump's team, allowing FBI to obtain a warrant without proper legal procedures or probable cause.
During the 2016 presidential election, rather than following proper legal procedures, individuals and campaigns circumvented the Constitution and obtained a general warrant, essentially hiring private contractors to gather information on Donald Trump's team under the guise of investigating a crime. These contractors, such as Fusion GPS and Christopher Steele, produced the evidence for the warrant through their own investigation, which was funded by the Clinton campaign and the Democratic National Committee through a law firm named Perkins Cooie. This illegal activity allowed the FBI to justify the warrant without having probable cause and without adhering to the usual legal protocols. This situation raises serious concerns about the misuse of power and the blurring of lines between private entities and government agencies.
DNC Hiring of CrowdStrike and Origins of Dossier: The DNC denied FBI access to their servers, hired CrowdStrike instead, and the dossier's origins and potential conflicts of interest involving Perkins Coie, CrowdStrike, and the Clinton campaign are questioned.
The FBI's access to the DNC servers was denied, and the DNC hired their own cybersecurity firm, CrowdStrike, to investigate the alleged Russian hacking instead. The speaker also questions the origins of the dossier and the potential conflicts of interest involving Perkins Coie, CrowdStrike, and the Clinton campaign. The speaker argues that McCabe, as the number two at the FBI during this time, should be held accountable for his role in the investigation. Additionally, the speaker emphasizes the importance of constitutional rights and protections, even for those under scrutiny, such as Donald Trump during his presidency. The speaker ends by promoting FilterBuy, a company that produces air filters, and encourages listeners to change their air filters for better indoor air quality.
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Maintaining the health of your lungs and HVAC system is important for your overall well-being, and it's convenient and cost-effective to set up auto delivery for filters. Meanwhile, in the political sphere, there have been concerns about potential misuse of power and the origin of certain investigations. For instance, during a five-week deadline, former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe was set to retire, potentially preventing further administrative action against him. McCabe was a high-ranking official during an event where the FBI relied on information from a law firm that was paid to create a fake collusion narrative against Donald Trump. This law firm also paid for the creation of supposed Russian intelligence on Trump, which was then used by the FBI. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley made a criminal referral to the FBI regarding this matter, as it's now clear that the FBI used information from a company they paid to investigate the DNC servers, which were allegedly hacked by the Russians. The FBI never insisted on examining the servers themselves. This raises questions about the legitimacy of the investigations and the potential involvement of political motivations.
Allegations of individuals providing info to FBI, media, and political campaigns raising ethical concerns: Failure to disclose potential conflicts of interest or relationships with sources to FBI and DOJ could impact investigation credibility and public trust.
During the 2016 election, there were allegations of individuals, including Christopher Steele, providing information to both the FBI and the media, while also being involved in opposition research for political campaigns. This situation raised ethical concerns and potential conflicts of interest. If such information was not disclosed to the appropriate authorities, it could potentially influence the credibility of the information and the outcome of any investigations or legal proceedings. The FBI and DOJ have an obligation to disclose any potential conflicts of interest or relationships with sources when presenting information to the FISA court. Failure to do so could call into question the legitimacy of the investigations and erode public trust.
Allegations of deceit and potential collusion between FBI, Obama admin, and Russia investigation figures: Potential misconduct and cover-up surrounding FBI's handling of Russia investigation info during Obama admin could have significant implications
There are allegations of deceit and potential collusion between the FBI, the Obama administration, and figures involved in the Russia investigation, specifically regarding the handling of information from Christopher Steele and CrowdStrike. McCabe, a high-ranking FBI official, knew about these connections and the FBI still presented this information to the courts. The economic record of the Obama administration, which saw no annualized 3% growth during his tenure, is also being used as a talking point by Democrats. However, the larger issue lies in the potential misconduct and cover-up surrounding the investigation of Trump during his presidency campaign. The implications of these allegations could be significant and far-reaching.
Investment component of GDP was high in Q3 despite lower growth rate: Despite a lower-than-expected 3% growth rate, investment in Q3 was high, leading to potential explosive growth in coming quarters and a possible 3% average annual growth rate for Trump's first year
Despite two quarters of 3% economic growth under President Trump's administration being revised down to 2.6% for the third quarter, the speaker is confident that the investment component of GDP in this quarter was astronomically high. This investment will lead to more explosive growth over the coming quarters, potentially allowing Trump to still achieve an average annual growth rate of 3% for his first year in office. This would be significant as former President Obama never achieved an annualized growth rate of 3% during his eight years in office. The Democrats are currently celebrating the lower-than-expected growth rate, but the speaker warns them to be careful in their criticisms, as the investment numbers suggest that stronger growth is on the horizon. The investment component of GDP is crucial because it measures the production of goods and services, and in order to produce more, investment is necessary. The speaker believes that the investment in this quarter will soon lead to increased production of various goods, from pet rocks to computers and medicine, resulting in significant productivity growth.
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