Podcast Summary
Russia investigation a setup to protect Obama admin?: Mueller's investigation raised questions due to his connections, lack of evidence for Russian hacking or Trump collusion, and unequal treatment of Trump associates vs. Clinton team
The Dan Vongino show discussed the theory that the Russia investigation led by Robert Mueller was a setup to protect the Obama administration and divert attention from their misdeeds. Mueller's connection to people involved in the investigation raises questions about his impartiality. The Clinton team, despite their involvement in the scandal, have largely avoided scrutiny, while Trump's associates have faced charges. The show argues that there's no evidence of Russian hacking of the DNC or Trump collusion with Russia. The narrative of Trump-Russia collusion existed before the election as part of a plan to discredit the Trump team if they won. Freedom Project Academy was also promoted as a Judeo-Christian, classical online school that doesn't accept government funding and offers an interactive education.
Clinton Foundation Connections to Individuals Under Investigation in Russian Probe: The Clinton Foundation has reported financial ties to individuals and entities under investigation in the Russian probe, including Eric Prince, Betsy DeVos' brother, and Kirill Dmitriev and George Nader, who have been critical witnesses in the investigation.
There have been reported financial connections between the Clinton Foundation and entities linked to individuals under investigation in the Russian probe. For instance, Eric Prince, the brother of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, whose company donated to the Clinton Foundation, has been scrutinized for a meeting in the Seychelles with a Russian businessman, Kirill Dmitriev, and George Nader. Dmitriev, who was also present at a December 2016 meeting at Trump Tower, has disputed Prince's account of the Seychelles meeting, suggesting it was set up to establish a Russian backchannel. George Nader, who has a lawyer with ties to the Obama administration, has become a critical witness in the Russian investigation. These connections highlight the complex web of relationships between individuals and organizations under investigation in both the Clinton and Trump spheres.
Obama administration officials interconnected in Trump investigation: During Obama's tenure, key figures in the Trump investigation held interconnected roles, including Rumbler, Bauer, Weisman, and Mueller, potentially raising conflicts of interest and questions about covering up past administration misdeeds.
During the Obama administration, key figures in the ongoing investigation against President Trump, including Catherine Rumbler, Bob Bauer, Andy Weisman, and Bob Mueller, held interconnected roles. Rumbler, who was Obama's White House counsel and is now representing key figures in the investigation, worked with Mueller and Weisman on the Enron Task Force. Bob Bauer, Rumbler's predecessor, left the White House to work for Perkins Coie, the same law firm that hired Fusion GPS to investigate Trump. These connections raise questions about potential conflicts of interest and possible efforts to cover up the Obama administration's misdeeds while keeping the focus on Trump.
Obama-era connections in the Mueller investigation: The Mueller investigation into Russian collusion may have been influenced by Obama-era officials with connections to those under investigation, potentially biasing the investigation's focus.
The Mueller investigation into Russian collusion in the 2016 election may have been a distraction from Obama-era scandals. Bob Bauer, who defended President Clinton during his impeachment trial and was Obama's lawyer, replaced Greg Craig at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Skadden was hired by elements of the Ukrainian government to defend former President Yanukovich against corruption charges. Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign manager, was involved in this lobbying effort. Kathy Ruemmer, Obama's White House lawyer and fixer, replaced Bauer and had a history with Mueller. Ruemmer was involved in the Enron task force led by Mueller's colleague, Andy Weisman. These connections suggest that those involved in the Mueller investigation may have known about Manafort's past lobbying efforts and used it to bait him into the Russian collusion narrative. This raises questions about the true intentions of the Mueller investigation.
White House Counsel Kathy Rumbler acted as a fixer during Obama administration: Kathy Rumbler, a White House counsel, shielded high-level officials from scandals, including IRS targeting, Benghazi attack, and Clinton Foundation email hack, by preventing full investigations and protecting reputations.
During the Obama administration, Kathy Rumbler, a White House counsel, acted as a fixer to shield high-level officials from various scandals, including the IRS targeting conservative groups, the Benghazi attack, and the Clinton Foundation email hack. Rumbler's actions were aimed at preventing these issues from being fully investigated and potentially damaging the reputations of Obama and other senior officials. Her connections to Robert Mueller and Andrew Weisman made her an ideal candidate to orchestrate these cover-ups, as they had worked together in the past and could be trusted to keep the scandals hidden. Rumbler's involvement extended to the Secret Service prostitution scandal, further illustrating her role as a fixer for the White House.
Connections between Clinton Foundation, Mueller investigation, and FireEye: Alleged interconnected relationships and potential conflicts of interest between the Clinton Foundation, Mueller investigation, and FireEye require further investigation
There appear to be interconnected relationships and potential conflicts of interest between various individuals and organizations mentioned in the discussion, including a lawyer named Kathy Ruemmler who represents both the Clinton Foundation and a figure involved in meetings under investigation by the Mueller team. Additionally, the computer analysis for the Clinton Foundation was conducted by FireEye, the same company involved in looking at the Alpha Bank Russian computers that allegedly communicated with Trump Tower. These connections could suggest a deeper web of influence and potential conflicts of interest, but it's important to note that these are allegations and require further investigation and fact-checking. The speaker encourages listeners to challenge the information presented and provide evidence to the contrary. The sponsor messages were for WaxRx, a company offering a doctor-developed earwax removal system.
Obama administration's involvement in Mueller investigation: The Mueller investigation was not impartial as key players had prior connections to the Obama administration, including Obama's personal attorney and Clinton's impeachment lawyer, and was potentially used to hide the Obama administration's misdeeds.
The investigation led by Robert Mueller into Russian collusion with the Trump campaign was not an impartial probe, but rather a predetermined outcome with deep connections to the Obama administration. Key players involved in the investigation, such as Katherine Rumbler, Obama's personal White House attorney, and Greg Craig, the Clinton impeachment lawyer, had previously worked together on various cases. Additionally, the FBI's inquiry into Trump's connections to Russia was instigated before the election by Clinton campaign manager Robbie Mook, who was not an FBI agent. Mueller's team was determined to prosecute every person on the Trump team and hide the Obama administration's misdeeds. The involvement of George Nader, a businessman with a questionable past, in a meeting between Eric Prince and a UAE prince in the Seychelles further highlights the complex web of connections between the various players. These revelations call into question Mueller's impartiality and the legitimacy of the investigation as a whole.
Obama administration officials and Clinton Foundation connections during Trump transition: Potential conflicts of interest arose during the Obama administration when officials unmasked Trump team members involved in meetings with the UAE and Clinton Foundation, and a lawyer for one of the individuals also represented the lawyer for Rice, who unmasked them. Mueller, leading the Russia investigation, had a role in selecting this lawyer for his team.
During the Obama administration, there were several meetings involving individuals connected to the Clinton Foundation, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Trump's team. Susan Rice, who was a high-ranking official in the Obama administration, unmasked the identities of Trump team members involved in these meetings. Rice's lawyer, Katherine Rumbler, also represented one of the individuals involved in these meetings, creating a potential conflict of interest. Additionally, Bob Mueller, who was appointed as the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, had a role in selecting Rumbler to work with his team. This raises questions about potential biases and conflicts within the investigation. It's important to note that the legality and validity of these meetings and the unmasking are still subjects of ongoing investigations and debates.
Speaker raises concerns about potential Obama administration involvement in questionable activities and Russian election interference: Speaker discusses possible connections between the Obama administration, Robert Mueller's investigation, and Russian interference in the 2016 election, but does not provide concrete evidence.
During a podcast discussion, the speaker expressed concerns about potential involvement of Obama administration officials in questionable activities. They mentioned that Robert Mueller, who led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, had worked with people connected to the Obama team. The speaker also mentioned a sponsor, Man Crates, which offers unique and guaranteed-to-please gifts for men. The speaker shared a personal anecdote about the challenges of buying gifts for men and promoted Man Crates as a solution. The speaker then moved on to discussing a Washington Post article from December 2016, which reported that the CIA believed Russia was trying to help Trump win the presidency. The speaker did not make a direct connection between these topics, but the implication was that there may be deeper connections between the Obama administration, Mueller's investigation, and Russian interference in the election.
Obama's Homeland Security Advisor, Lisa Monaco, had concerns about Russian interference in the 2016 election and the need for an after-action review.: Despite concerns about Russian interference in the 2016 election and the need for an after-action review, the division responsible for vetting foreign intelligence failed to do so, leading to potential biases and conflicts of interest in the subsequent investigation.
During the 2016 presidential campaign, there were allegations that the Russians were trying to help Trump win the White House. Obama's Homeland Security Advisor, Lisa Monaco, who later joined CNN, was quoted in a Washington Post article expressing concerns about these allegations and the need for an after-action review. Monaco had previously replaced John Brennan as CIA director, who had reportedly pushed for an FBI investigation into Trump's ties to Russia. Monaco knew Bob Mueller, who was later appointed as special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the election. The division of the Department of Justice responsible for vetting foreign intelligence, where Monaco had previously worked, failed to vet the controversial dossier on Trump. Instead, it was vetted by Mueller's former chief of staff, John Carlin. Mueller's appointment raised questions about a potential conflict of interest, as he was now investigating matters involving people he had previously worked with. Monaco had also worked with Mueller on the Enron Task Force. These connections have fueled speculation about potential biases and conflicts of interest within the investigation.
Obama Administration Ties to Mueller Investigation: The Mueller investigation into Russian collusion may not be impartial due to connections between key players and Obama administration officials.
The investigation led by Robert Mueller into alleged Russian collusion with the Trump campaign is not as impartial as it appears. According to the speaker, there are numerous connections between key players in the Obama administration, including Susan Rice, Lisa Monaco, and Andrew Weissmann, who have worked together in various capacities and are now involved in the Mueller investigation. The speaker argues that these connections raise questions about potential conflicts of interest and bias within the investigation. Furthermore, the speaker challenges the notion that Mueller is a "good guy" and suggests that he has worked to protect Obama administration officials while targeting Trump team members. The speaker encourages listeners to look at the facts and draw their own conclusions.
Mueller investigation not primarily about Russian collusion: Mueller's investigation is a framing operation against Trump, with the real focus on Obama administration's activities in Monaco involving Nader and Rumbler. Mueller is not a friend to Trump and must be removed.
According to Dan Bongino, the ongoing investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller is not primarily about Russian collusion in the 2016 US elections. Instead, Bongino argues that it's a framing operation aimed at Trump, with Mueller being the key figure to carry it out. He believes that the real focus is on Obama administration's activities, particularly in relation to Monaco and the involvement of individuals like Nader and Rumbler. Bongino urges listeners to read the supporting articles he will provide in the show notes, which will help make sense of the complex web of connections within the "swamp." He emphasizes that Mueller is not a friend to Trump and must be removed from the investigation.