Podcast Summary
Dan's analysis of Peter Strzok's behavior: Dan expressed concern about Strzok's sociopathic tendencies, hubris, and lack of understanding of consequences, leaving him feeling slimy about power's impact on individuals in authority
During a recent episode of The Dan Bongino Show, Dan expressed concern about the behavior of Peter Strzok, a disgraced FBI supervisor involved in the Clinton, Flynn, and Trump investigations. Dan felt that Strzok exhibited sociopathic tendencies, as he seemed to lack understanding of the consequences of his actions and was overly focused on himself. Dan drew parallels to the definition of evil in Scott Peck's book "The People of the Lie," which describes individuals whose actions are driven primarily by narcissism. Dan observed Strzok's hubris and unnecessary sense of pride despite his role in botching important investigations. Overall, Dan's analysis left him feeling slimy and concerned about the impact of power on individuals in positions of authority.
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Congressional hearing raises concerns over FBI agent's impartiality: FBI agent's alleged bias towards President Trump, discovered through text messages sent on official devices, raises questions about his impartiality in investigations and undermines public trust.
During a Congressional hearing, Representative John Ratcliffe challenged FBI agent Peter Strzok over his alleged bias towards President Trump. Strzok, despite numerous text messages expressing his disdain for Trump, maintained there was no bias in his professional actions. However, Ratcliffe pointed out that many of these texts were sent on official FBI devices and time, contradicting Strzok's claim. This raises concerns about Strzok's impartiality in investigations involving Trump, especially since he was already involved in three high-profile cases against him. The liberal perspective also questions Strzok's credibility due to his biased texts discovered during Robert Mueller's investigation. Overall, the hearing highlighted the importance of maintaining impartiality in law enforcement and the potential consequences of personal biases influencing professional actions.
FBI agent's personal data leak raises questions about credibility: An FBI agent's mistake of sending sensitive personal info on an FBI device could compromise his integrity and ability to maintain professional standards. Peter Strzok, known for separating personal beliefs from work, was found to have mixed them instead.
A senior-level FBI spy catcher exhibited a severe lapse in judgment and trade craft skills by sending sensitive information about his personal affairs over an FBI device, potentially putting himself at risk of blackmail. This revelation calls into question his credibility and ability to uphold professional standards. Another significant takeaway is that Peter Strzok, who claimed he would never mix his personal beliefs with his professional behavior, was found to have done so repeatedly on his FBI device during work hours. These findings shed light on the complexities and ambiguities surrounding the origins of the Spygate debacle, emphasizing the importance of clear and concise reporting in federal investigations.
Unclear origins of FBI investigations against Trump campaign: The lack of clear evidence or official intelligence used to initiate investigations against individuals associated with the Trump campaign raises concerns about potential witch hunts.
That the lack of clear evidence or official intelligence used to initiate investigations against individuals associated with the Trump campaign is a significant issue. The inability to provide a consistent answer about the opening of these cases raises concerns about potential witch hunts. Jim Jordan, who has read the documents related to these investigations, may hold crucial information about how they began. The mechanics of paragraph one, which details how the information of the alleged crime reaches the FBI, remains unclear. The lack of official allegations and the obscurity surrounding the mechanics of the case have been a contentious issue for the FBI, which has yet to admit to the origins of these investigations.
Understanding the mechanics of the Trump-Russia investigation: The mechanics of the FBI's handling of the Trump-Russia investigation are crucial for accountability and transparency, revealing who initiated contact and why.
That the mechanics of how the FBI handled information related to the Trump-Russia investigation are becoming clearer, and these mechanics are crucial to understanding the situation. Congressman Jordan, who has seen previously unseen documents, has asked about who initiated contact with the FBI regarding allegations in the dossier. The FBI's response is that they cannot answer questions about ongoing investigative matters. However, it has been revealed that a left-wing reporter, David Corn from Mother Jones, was one of the people who contacted the FBI about this information. The importance of the mechanics lies in accountability – knowing who initiated the investigation could help answer why it was started and whether it was based on credible information. The allegations themselves, such as Trump's involvement with the Russians, are separate from this issue. The mechanics matter because they provide context and transparency, helping the public better understand the events surrounding the investigation.
Political motivations influenced FBI investigation into Russian election interference: Liberal journalist, oppo researcher, John McCain, and personal dislike towards Trump initiated FBI probe, not solely based on official intelligence
The mechanics of the FBI investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election were influenced by various personal and political motivations. David Corn, a liberal journalist, and Glenn Simpson, an oppo researcher working for Hillary Clinton, contacted the FBI with information. John McCain and his team's dislike for Donald Trump also played a role, driven by a substantive policy difference. These individuals were not official intelligence figures but politicians with their own agendas. The investigation was not solely driven by official intelligence but by personal and political friction points. This complexity adds to the ongoing debate about the origins and motivations of the FBI's investigation.
Possible policy reasons behind UK and McCain's actions: The dossier used by the FBI for FISA warrant could contain unverified and potentially false information, affecting Trump investigation
The United Kingdom and John McCain's actions to have Trump investigated and prosecuted might not have been solely based on dislike, but rather due to potential policy changes. Additionally, there might be multiple versions of the dossier used by the FBI, and the one we've been assuming as the authoritative one might not be accurate. This could have significant implications, as other versions could contain unverified and potentially false information. The importance of understanding this lies in the fact that the FBI's FISA warrant may have been based on this dossier, leading to potential misinformation being used to investigate Trump.
James Clapper's conflicting statements about the Steele dossier: Former intelligence chief James Clapper may have misled the public about his knowledge of the Steele dossier and its role in the FBI's investigation into Trump.
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper may have misled the public about his knowledge of the Steele dossier and his involvement in briefing President Trump about its contents. Clapper denied having any knowledge of the dossier on television but later admitted to Congress that he had in fact contacted CNN about it. This information was then used by CNN as a news hook to report on the dossier, potentially distracting attention from another, even more salacious and unverified dossier that may have been used as the basis for the FBI's investigation into Trump. The implication is that the FBI and the Obama administration may have knowingly leaked the less damaging dossier to the media to deflect attention from the more damaging one. This raises questions about the legitimacy of the investigation and the motivations of those involved.
Investigating Joe: Separating Fact from Fiction: An investigation into a suspected plot to infect humanity with a virus and take over Earth may be a distraction from another matter. Important information may be hidden, and the true culprit could be someone within the FBI.
The discussion revolves around an investigation into a person named Joe, who is suspected of being involved in a plot to infect the human race with a virus and take over Earth, but the speaker admits that this information is likely false and was only pursued to distract from another investigation. The speaker also mentions the possibility of Joe having robbed a 7-11, which is physically possible but unrelated to the initial allegations. The speaker questions if there are even more ridiculous memos being hidden by the FBI and suggests that the person who knows the most, Jim Jordan, may be holding back information. The speaker believes that someone in the FBI received the initial phone calls about the conspiracy theory but is being prevented from revealing their identity. The overarching theme is the idea that there may be more to the story than what is being presented, and that important information may be being withheld.
FBI's Handling of Trump Investigation: Questions Raised About Conflicts of Interest: The FBI's investigation into Trump during the 2016 election is under scrutiny, with concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the corroboration of information arising from the involvement of high-ranking DOJ official Bruce Orr and his wife's work for Fusion GPS, as well as FBI agent Strzok's calls for other agents to testify.
The FBI's handling of the investigation into allegations against Donald Trump during the 2016 election is under scrutiny, with questions being raised about who contacted the bureau and why certain information was not disclosed. A key figure in this discussion is Bruce Orr, a high-ranking official at the Department of Justice, whose wife worked for Fusion GPS, the firm hired by Hillary Clinton to generate information on Trump. The controversy lies in the fact that Orr reportedly met with the FBI up to 12 times, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the corroboration of information. Another important point is that FBI agent Strzok, who was involved in the investigation, expressed frustration about being the only one under scrutiny and called for other agents to be brought forward to testify. Overall, the discussion highlights the complexities and controversies surrounding the investigation into Trump during the 2016 election.
Intelligence material about Trump's campaign originated from Fusion GPS, but questions remain about how it was transmitted to the FBI: Fusion GPS, a company hired by Hillary Clinton's campaign, provided intelligence material about Trump to the FBI, but the means of transmission and the reliability of the information are under investigation
There seems to be conflicting information regarding the origin and transmission of intelligence material related to Donald Trump during the 2016 election. The intelligence came from Fusion GPS, a company hired by Hillary Clinton's campaign to generate negative information about Trump. However, there are questions about whether the intelligence was transmitted directly to the FBI or if it went through intermediaries like Bruce Orr, whose wife worked for Fusion GPS. The latest development in this saga is that Peter Strzok, a former FBI agent, confirmed during a congressional hearing that Bruce Orr did indeed provide materials to the FBI. This raises questions about the authenticity and reliability of the intelligence, and whether it was properly channeled to the FBI. The ongoing investigation and conflicting accounts make it unclear exactly how and where the intelligence was transmitted, and why there were efforts to bypass official channels.
New info suggests Clinton emails went to a foreign country: Congressman Louie Gohmert confirmed emails from Hillary Clinton's private server were routed to a foreign country through a renegade program, identity of country unknown, raises concerns about security and potential compromise of sensitive information.
New information has come to light suggesting that Hillary Clinton's emails from her private server were being routed to a foreign country through a renegade program. This was confirmed by Congressman Louie Gohmert during a hearing, and it's not Russia or a Middle Eastern country that is involved. This development is significant because it raises serious concerns about the security of Clinton's email server and the potential compromise of sensitive information. The full implications of this revelation are still unfolding, but it's clear that it adds to the growing body of evidence of questionable activities related to Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State. This is a developing story, and there is likely to be more information coming to light in the days ahead.
Democrats' handling of Trump investigation under scrutiny: The Democrats' unofficial, off-the-books, and hidden investigation into Trump is under scrutiny as new information reveals it was leaked to the media before the election, while they leaked an investigation into Hillary Clinton instead.
The Democrats are in a difficult position as they face allegations that they weaponized the United States government against the Trump team without any credible evidence. Now, with the revelation that the existence of the Trump investigation was leaked to the media, specifically to the New York Times, just before the November 2016 election, the Democrats' defense is becoming increasingly weak. Some Republicans argue that if they truly wanted to harm the Trump team, they would have leaked the investigation earlier. However, the Democrats leaked the investigation into Hillary Clinton instead. This New York Times article, which can be found in the show notes, details the investigation into Donald Trump and the fact that it was leaked. This talking point that the investigation was not leaked is therefore false. The Democrats' handling of the investigation, which was unofficial, off-the-books, and kept hidden, is now being scrutinized as the allegations made against the Trump team are turning out to be baseless. This situation leaves the Democrats in a devastating position. It's important for listeners to do their own research and fact-check information to form accurate opinions.
