Podcast Summary
Criminal referral made against FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe: An investigation into FBI actions during the Russia probe and Hillary Clinton's email scandal led to a criminal referral for FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, indicating strong evidence but not guaranteeing prosecution.
Significant developments have been unfolding behind the scenes in the investigation into FBI actions regarding the Russia probe and Hillary Clinton's email scandal. Yesterday, a criminal referral was made to the U.S. Attorney's Office for FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who was intimately involved in these cases. Despite public perception that no action is being taken, investigations have been ongoing for months. This referral indicates that there is strong evidence against McCabe, although it does not guarantee criminal prosecution. Overall, it's crucial to stay informed about ongoing investigations rather than getting sucked into the narrative that nothing is happening.
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe under criminal investigation for misleading investigators and leaking information: Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is under criminal investigation for allegedly lying about leaking information to make himself look better during an investigation into Hillary Clinton, despite his wife receiving campaign donations from a Clinton associate, potentially creating a conflict of interest.
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is under criminal investigation for allegedly misleading FBI investigators and leaking information to make himself look better during an ongoing investigation into Hillary Clinton. McCabe's wife had previously received campaign donations from a Clinton associate, leading to allegations of conflicts of interest. McCabe denied pressure from the Department of Justice to drop the Clinton investigation but later leaked information to a Wall Street Journal reporter, contradicting his denials. McCabe lied about these leaks not once, but three times. A criminal referral has been made, and a US attorney is now reviewing the case, increasing the likelihood of charges against McCabe.
Conflicting Accounts: Comey vs. McCabe: Former FBI heads Comey and McCabe have conflicting accounts regarding authorized leaks, potentially leading to a criminal trial and revelations about Clinton Foundation, Hillary Clinton, and Terry McAuliffe scandals. DOJ's role questioned.
The situation between former FBI Director James Comey and former Deputy Director Andrew McCabe involves conflicting accounts regarding the authorization of leaks related to ongoing investigations. The potential implications of this dispute are significant, as it could lead to a criminal trial where Comey may testify against McCabe. The stakes are high, as the revelations that could surface during the trial have the potential to shed light on various scandals, including those related to the Clinton Foundation, Hillary Clinton, and Terry McAuliffe. The Department of Justice's role in the situation, including their reported request for McCabe to minimize the impact of a leak, has also been brought into question. The speaker expresses a desire for accountability and for the situation to be thoroughly investigated.
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DNC servers: FBI can't examine, BuzzFeed wants access: The DNC's refusal to let the FBI examine their servers keeps the Russian hacking allegations unproven, while the Awan brothers' investigation raises questions about potential data transfer to foreign intelligence. BuzzFeed seeks server access in a lawsuit.
The DNC computers' alleged hacking by Russians, a key element in the Russia collusion narrative, remains unproven due to the DNC's refusal to let the FBI examine their servers. Meanwhile, the ongoing investigation of the Awan brothers, who had IT access to Democratic networks, raises questions about potential data transfer to foreign intelligence agencies. BuzzFeed, which published the dossier alleging Russian involvement in the election, is now demanding access to the DNC servers to defend itself in a lawsuit. The DNC's continued refusal to grant access fuels speculation about what they might be hiding.
Democrats' IT Scandal: A Possible Cover-Up?: Allegations suggest that Democrats may have covered up an IT scandal involving the DNC network and foreign involvement, potentially leading to the Russia investigation as a diversion
The Trump investigation and allegations of Russian hacking of the DNC may be a diversion from a larger scandal involving Democrats. Specifically, there are allegations that a Democratic representative, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, paid IT brothers, the Uwan brothers, to work on the DNC network, and they may have infiltrated it and passed information to a foreign government. This potential hack could explain why there was an effort to investigate and discredit the Trump team, as it could have exposed this larger scandal. Additionally, there's evidence that the Obama team may have asked Comey to brief President-elect Trump about the salacious and unverified dossier to get the media to focus on it and take the spotlight off the IT scandal. Overall, these allegations suggest a possible cover-up by the Democrats and a potential manipulation of the Russia investigation.
Clapper Deceived Trump to Fuel Russia Collusion Narrative: Former DNI Clapper instructed Comey to brief Trump on salacious allegations, while hiding broader investigation, to give CNN a news hook and fuel the Russia collusion narrative.
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper instructed then-FBI Director James Comey to brief President-elect Trump about the salacious allegations in the Steele dossier, while withholding information about the broader counterintelligence investigation. Clapper did this to prevent Trump from discovering the extent of the investigation and to provide CNN with a news hook to report on the dossier, ultimately fueling the Russian collusion narrative. This deception allowed CNN to report on the dossier without being sued for its lack of credibility. The briefing was a pivotal moment in the Russia hoax, as it opened the door for further investigation and media coverage of the unverified allegations.
Briefing the dossier to Trump: Orchestrated legitimization?: Former intel officials briefed dossier to Trump, raising collusion narrative. Inconsistent testimony, potential coordination between intel, media, Dems, and appointment of Mueller cloud the issue. Recent lawsuits add to the intrigue, potentially revealing damaging info on dossier and Dems.
The briefing of the dossier to President Trump by former intelligence officials may have been orchestrated to legitimize the content of the dossier and fuel the collusion narrative against him. The inconsistent testimony from key figures, such as Clapper, and the timing of media reports and lawsuits raise questions about potential coordination between the media, intelligence community, and the Democratic Party. The appointment of Mueller as special counsel and his investigation of Trump's associates may have served as a smokescreen to divert attention from these questionable activities. The recent drop of lawsuits by Cohen against BuzzFeed and Fusion GPS adds to the intrigue, as it may have involved the potential discovery of damaging information related to the dossier and the Democratic Party's involvement in its creation.
Mueller investigation and Comey's White House meeting: Comey's White House meeting was a smokescreen, as he briefed Trump on salacious allegations, leading to media frenzy, but the real investigation was Mueller's
The discussion revolves around the release of certain bank records and the investigation led by Robert Mueller, which some believe may have put an end to various investigations related to allegations against Donald Trump. The speaker also emphasizes that Comey's meeting with Trump at the White House was a smokescreen, as Comey briefed Trump on the salacious allegations in the dossier, knowing that the media would report on it. The speaker also promotes Wink, a wine company that helps customers discover new wines based on their taste preferences. The speaker argues that Trump's obsession with the "golden showers" allegation, as mentioned in the dossier, is not a sign of guilt but a request for an investigation into the matter. The speaker expresses frustration with the media's interpretation of the situation.
James Comey's memos do not support the narrative of presidential obstruction: Comey's memos reveal Trump expressing concern, not interference, in investigations; Trump's constitutional right to fire FBI director; No evidence of interference in Clinton email investigation; Clapper's involvement in CNN tip raises questions
Former FBI Director James Comey's memos do not support the narrative that President Trump obstructed justice or tried to influence investigations. Instead, they reveal Trump expressing concern about investigations and asking about the status of certain individuals. Another takeaway is that Comey himself acknowledged that the president has the constitutional right to fire the FBI director, yet the media continues to push the narrative that Trump's actions were obstructive. Additionally, Comey's memos indicate that he was curious about the handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation, but there is no evidence that Trump interfered with the investigation itself. Lastly, the revelation that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper may have tipped off CNN about the existence of the dossier raises questions about his involvement in the situation and whether he misled Congress about his contacts with the media.
Possible collusion between intel community, media, and state prosecutors: Indications of potential collusion exist, with motivations rooted in securing convictions and 'scalps' rather than substantial evidence.
There are indications of potential collusion between certain individuals and entities, including the intelligence community, media outlets, and state prosecutors, to investigate and potentially bring charges against individuals related to the Trump campaign. This includes inconsistencies in testimony, suspected leaks, and efforts to circumvent double jeopardy laws. The motivation appears to be a desire to secure convictions and "scalps," despite a lack of substantial evidence on the federal level. This complex web of relationships and potential manipulations highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in the legal system.
Trump investigation goes beyond Mueller probe, includes state-level concerns: Rudy Giuliani joins Trump's legal team due to NY expertise, potential double jeopardy issues; media leaks and CNN's involvement in collusion investigation could lead to embarrassing revelations
The investigation into President Trump and his team is not just limited to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian collusion, but also extends to potential legal issues at the state level, particularly in New York. Rudy Giuliani, Trump's new lawyer, was appointed to the team due to his extensive experience in New York's legal system, as there are concerns about potential double jeopardy violations if Trump is targeted by state authorities. Additionally, there are allegations of media leaks and potential involvement of CNN in the collusion investigation, which could lead to embarrassing revelations for the network. Overall, the investigation into Trump and his team is multifaceted and ongoing, with potential implications for both the federal and state legal systems.