Podcast Summary
White House Correspondents' Dinner Sparks Controversy: Comedian Michelle Wolf's harsh jokes towards Sarah Sanders sparked controversy at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Dan Bongino criticized the media for celebrating themselves and suggested using the incident in campaign commercials.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner turned into a controversial event when comedian Michelle Wolf delivered a controversial performance, targeting White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders with harsh jokes. Dan Bongino expressed his disapproval towards the event, criticizing the media for celebrating themselves and losing credibility. He also suggested that the incident could be used against the media in campaign commercials. Additionally, Dan Bongino promoted WaxRx, a doctor-developed earwax removal system, as a solution for effective and safe ear cleaning.
Political Situation Surrounding Ronnie Jackson and John Tester: Speakers called for John Tester's resignation over baseless allegations against Ronnie Jackson and criticized media's Russian narrative against Trump's team, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigations before political attacks.
The discussion centered around the controversial political situation involving Ronnie Jackson, the former White House doctor, who was subjected to allegations and a subsequent hatchet job by Democratic Senator John Tester. The speakers expressed their disappointment and called for Tester's resignation due to the damaging nature of the allegations, which were later proven to be baseless. Another major topic was the media's handling of the breaking news regarding the Russian narrative surrounding President Trump. The speakers argued that the media had been pushing a pre-existing narrative against Trump's team and incentivized individuals with shady connections to Russians and Ukrainians to move into the Trump orbit, only to later tarnish their reputations when they made contact with the Trump team. The speakers emphasized the importance of investigating allegations thoroughly before making political attacks. Overall, the discussion highlighted the importance of truth and fairness in politics and the media.
Investigation into Trump-Russia ties involved individuals connected to Clintons: The golden showers dossier and subsequent investigations uncovered connections between individuals linked to the Clintons and the Trump campaign, raising questions about their potential involvement in framing the Trump team.
The investigation into the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russia was not just focused on the Trump team, but also involved individuals connected to the Clintons. The golden showers story, which began the investigation, was allegedly started by a man named Sergei Millian, who had contacts within both the Trump team and Fusion GPS, the firm that compiled the dossier. Additionally, an Australian diplomat named Alexander Downer, who is connected to the Clintons, played a role in the investigation after meeting with a Trump campaign advisor, George Papadopoulos, in London. Furthermore, a Russian lawyer named Natalya Veselnitskaya, who met with Donald Trump Jr. at Trump Tower, was later revealed to be a Russian spy. These connections, which came to light over the course of the investigation, suggest that the Clintons may have been involved in attempting to frame the Trump campaign.
Russians using collusion narrative to create chaos: The House Intelligence Committee found no evidence of Trump colluding with Russians to alter the election outcome. Putin's goal is to keep the narrative alive to harm the US, not necessarily to help or hurt Trump.
The Russian interference in the 2016 election was a setup or framing operation against Donald Trump, and the Russians are using the collusion narrative to create chaos and political instability in the United States. The House Intelligence Committee's report released this week confirms that there is no evidence of Trump colluding with the Russians to alter the election outcome. Putin's interest is in keeping the narrative alive to harm the United States, not necessarily to help or hurt Trump. The media's attempts to cover up or downplay the truth and the unusual timing of the revelations only serve to highlight the manipulation. It's essential to remember that Putin is not a friend to the United States and will continue to use political factions against us.
Media misrepresented context of Trump Jr.'s meeting with Russian lawyer: The media oversimplified the context of Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya, leaving out key details such as her past work with the Clinton campaign and her ongoing communication with Russian prosecutors.
The recent news about Donald Trump Jr. meeting with a Russian lawyer named Natalia Veselnitskaya was framed in a misleading way by the media, according to the speaker. The speaker argues that the media left out important context, such as the fact that Veselnitskaya had previously worked with the Clinton campaign. The speaker also suggests that Putin may have been behind the release of this information to create chaos and distract from Russia's setbacks in Syria. The speaker criticizes the media for their lack of probing questions and for not reporting the full story. The speaker believes that the media's actions are pathetic and are playing right into Putin's handbook. Additionally, the speaker mentions that Trump Jr. contradicted Veselnitskaya's earlier statements in an interview with NBC, and that she had been actively communicating with the Russian prosecutor general since 2013. Trump himself commented on the situation at a rally, suggesting that Veselnitskaya may have been encouraged to meet with Trump Jr. to make life in the United States more chaotic for Trump.
Dan Bongino reveals President Trump uses latest intelligence to manipulate media narratives and shares a major league bombshell from text messages: Dan Bongino shared that President Trump utilizes the latest intelligence for media manipulation and teased a major bombshell from text messages, while also promoting Thrive Market during his speech.
During a recent speech, Dan Bongino revealed that President Trump has access to the latest intelligence from around the world and uses this knowledge to manipulate media narratives. Bongino also shared that he had discovered a significant finding from text messages, which he referred to as a "major league bombshell." However, before sharing this bombshell, he took a brief detour to promote Thrive Market, an online marketplace offering healthy and affordable non-GMO products. Bongino praised Thrive Market for its affordability and extensive range of products, and offered listeners a deal for $60 of free organic groceries, free shipping, and a 30-day trial. Returning to the topic at hand, Bongino promised to reveal the bombshell from the texts in his next segment.
FBI Employees' Texts During Clinton and Trump Investigations: During the Clinton and Trump investigations, the FBI discovered emails on Weiner's laptop a month before they were made public. Lisa Page and Peter Strzok exchanged significant texts during this time, raising questions about the FBI's actions and the timeline of events.
During the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails and Donald Trump's special counsel investigation, two key FBI employees, Lisa Page (a lawyer) and Peter Strzok (a senior counterintelligence agent), exchanged texts. These texts were uncovered during an internal affairs investigation, led by Inspector General Michael Horowitz, at the request of Democrats who believed Jim Comey's handling of the Clinton email case affected the election outcome. A significant text exchange took place on September 28, 2016, a month before Comey's letter to Congress about new Clinton emails discovered on Anthony Weiner's laptop. The importance of this date lies in the fact that the FBI had access to these emails a month before they were made public. Evidence in a case can be obtained in a few ways, such as the suspect abandoning it or consenting to turn it over. In this case, the emails were turned over by Weiner's attorney. The events between September 28 and October 28, when the letter was sent to Congress, remain a topic of interest and speculation.
Anthony Weiner's emails reveal potential deal with authorities: During an investigation into Weiner's inappropriate texts, sensitive and potentially classified emails belonging to Huma Abedin were discovered without a warrant, raising questions about a possible deal.
During an investigation into Anthony Weiner's inappropriate texting with a minor, hundreds of thousands of emails, including those belonging to Huma Abedin, were turned over to the Southern District without a warrant. Weiner's attorney's consent raises questions about a potential deal being made between Weiner and authorities. The emails contained sensitive and potentially classified information, which adds significance to this discovery. The texts also suggest that the investigation began in late September 2016. This information could potentially impact the Clinton sphere, as Huma Abedin is a close associate of Hillary Clinton. The exact nature of the deal remains unknown.
Allegations of political interference in the 2016 election: During the 2016 election, there were claims of political interference when AG Loretta Lynch reportedly called the NY FBI office to reprimand them for leaks, leading to the decision not to prosecute the NYPD. Eric Prince claimed damning info on Weiner's laptop was being withheld, but its handling remains unclear.
During the 2016 presidential election, there were allegations of a cover-up involving then-Attorney General Loretta Lynch and the FBI's handling of investigations related to Hillary Clinton and the New York Police Department. Specifically, Lynch reportedly called the New York FBI office to reprimand them for leaks regarding the Eric Garner case, which was under investigation for potential civil rights violations. Following this call, Comey announced the decision not to prosecute the NYPD. Around the same time, Eric Prince, who was under investigation by the Mueller team, claimed that there was damning information on Anthony Weiner's laptop that was being withheld by the DOJ. The implication was that this information could have been detrimental to the Clinton campaign. The FBI reportedly found horrifying things on Wiener's laptop, but it's unclear if or how this information was handled by the DOJ. The timing and circumstances surrounding these events have raised questions about potential political interference in the justice system.
Laser rounds for shooting practice and Russian lawyer's associate's troubling past: Laser rounds offer accurate shooting practice, while a Russian lawyer's associate's past raises concerns. Stock buybacks are a company's spending, not wealth accumulation for the rich.
The use of laser rounds for practicing shooting provides a clear visual representation of where a bullet would have gone, unlike dry firing. This tool, offered by I Target Pro, has gained popularity due to its accuracy and convenience. Additionally, during research for a book, it was discovered that a Russian lawyer's associate, Renat Akmetson, has a troubling history of working with Russian intelligence and American businessmen, further adding intrigue to the infamous "vessel in the sky" meeting with Trump and his team. Another key point discussed was the economics of stock buybacks, which have been criticized by Democrats as a means of wealth accumulation for the rich. However, it's important to understand that a company's money can only be consumed, invested, or spent, and stock buybacks fall under the spending category. The misconception arises from a lack of economic knowledge or deliberate misinformation.
Misconceptions about Corporate Spending and Stock Buybacks: Increased corporate investment leads to slower growth in shareholder returns via buybacks and dividends, but not all investment funds go towards buybacks.
Despite an increase in capital spending or investment by 39% at the fastest rate in seven years, returns to shareholders through buybacks and dividends have grown at a slower pace. Contrary to claims, stock buybacks are not the only use of the money from tax cuts, as a significant portion is being used for capital spending in the economy. Furthermore, there is a misunderstanding of basic economics as some believe that companies' spending equals consumers' spending loss. In other news, during a manhunt for a cop killer in Maine, ABC News interviewed a resident who expressed his right to bear arms and protect himself, which astonishingly aired on the network. This incident highlights the ongoing debate around gun rights and the media's perspective on the issue.
Misunderstandings about 'new Linu' and geopolitical developments: Reports of 'new Linu' have caused confusion, while North Korea's nuclear test site dismantlement announcement raises skepticism and highlights the need for fact-checking and understanding complex geopolitical situations.
There have been reports of mistakes regarding "new Linu" in the media, and some people mistakenly believe he is a real person. Dan Bogdanos is not the only one who has made this error. More seriously, an intelligence report revealed that there is still significant left-wing funding for attacks against Trump, and the money trail is concerning. A significant development in North Korea is the country's announcement to dismantle a nuclear test site, but skepticism is warranted due to past experiences. An intriguing theory suggests that the North Koreans may have no other choice but to dismantle the site due to the potential collapse of their nuclear test site at Mount Mantap and the resulting radioactive waste leakage towards China. These stories highlight the importance of fact-checking and the complex geopolitical landscape.
North Korea's Desperate Situation and Trump's Negotiating Skills: North Korea's financial struggles and Trump's tough stance could lead to denuclearization talks progress, potentially resulting in a peace treaty and Nobel Peace Prize consideration.
President Trump's negotiating skills and the desperate situation North Korea finds itself in may lead to significant progress in denuclearization talks. The North Koreans have reportedly destroyed a nuclear testing site, and the country is facing severe financial troubles. Trump's tough stance and willingness to push for change could potentially result in a peace treaty and verified denuclearization, earning him consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize. However, it's important to remain skeptical given the history of similar negotiations. This week, the NRA convention will provide insights into current events, and attendees are encouraged to come say hello.
