Podcast Summary
The Steele dossier's impact on Carter Page's FISA applications: The Steele dossier significantly influenced the initial and renewed FISA applications against Carter Page during the 2016 election, highlighting the importance of factual reporting and transparency in government operations.
The Steele dossier played a crucial role in the initial and renewed FISA applications against Carter Page during the 2016 election. This information, which many may find alarming, was predicted on the show prior to the recent developments. The Washington Examiner has provided a comprehensive summary of the situation, and it is essential to note that the Democrats will now need to salvage the investigation into Carter Page. This revelation underscores the importance of factual reporting and transparency in government operations. It is a reminder that the truth, no matter how difficult or uncomfortable, must be acknowledged and addressed. The implications of this situation extend beyond the specific case of Carter Page and have broader implications for our democratic processes and the role of intelligence agencies in shaping public discourse.
Investigation of Carter Page based on fake dossier: Former Obama officials attempted to justify a faulty investigation using a fake dossier, which was the basis for all three FISA applications against Carter Page. This deceit undermines trust in democratic processes.
The Carter Page investigation, which targeted a Trump campaign advisor, was significantly based on a fake dossier known as the "Steel Dossier." Former Obama administration officials, including Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, have been attempting to rescue this investigation. According to Byron York, the dossier was a crucial component in all three FISA applications against Carter Page. The FBI's Deputy Director, Andrew McCabe, confirmed that no warrant would have been sought without this misleading information. This revelation underscores the seriousness of the situation and the potential for deceit within government institutions. It's important to remember that our country is still governed by a constitutional republic, not a dictatorship, and such actions undermine the trust in our democratic processes.
FBI's number two admits importance of Steele dossier in securing FISA warrant: Without the Steele dossier, there would have been no FISA warrant against Carter Page, potentially sparing those involved from serious consequences.
The Steele dossier played a crucial role in securing a FISA warrant to spy on the Trump team, despite it being fake. The number two at the FBI, Andy McCabe, admitted that without the dossier, there would have been no warrant. Therefore, those involved in the investigation are now trying to rescue the dossier and the Carter Page as the "bad guy" narrative, as the lack of evidence against Carter Page and the revelation that the warrant was based on a fake dossier could lead to serious consequences for them. Jim Clapper's strategy was to rescue both the dossier and the Carter Page narrative to save face.
Senior officials knew dossier was politically biased but didn't disclose it: FBI and DOJ officials knew the Steele dossier was funded by Democrats, but failed to disclose this information in FISA applications, potentially influencing surveillance decisions
That senior DOJ and FBI officials were aware of the political origins of the Steele dossier, which was funded by Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee. However, this information was not disclosed in the FISA applications used to surveil the Trump team. This omission is significant because it could have influenced the decision to grant surveillance warrants based on potentially biased information. Additionally, the discussion highlighted the importance of understanding the communication lines between various parties involved in the situation. Information about the Trump team was constantly being communicated back to Fusion GPS and then passed on to American intelligence officials. This raises questions about how this information was obtained and transmitted, and why it was not disclosed as coming from Trump's political opponent. Overall, these revelations add to the ongoing investigation into the origins of the Steele dossier and the role of political bias in the FBI's surveillance activities.
Bias in FBI investigation: During the 2016 election, an ex-British spy with anti-Trump bias passed info to FBI via DOJ official's wife, raising concerns for potential political influence on investigative processes
During the 2016 election, Christopher Steele, an ex-British spy working for Fusion GPS, had a strong bias against Donald Trump and passed this information to the FBI. However, when the FBI's relationship with Steele was exposed, he stopped sharing information directly with them. Instead, he continued to provide negative information about Trump to Bruce Orr, a DOJ official, and Orr's wife, Nelly, who was employed by Fusion GPS. This created a backdoor communication channel, allowing the anti-Trump information to still reach the FBI and DOJ. This raises concerns about the potential for political bias influencing investigative processes during the election.
FBI used discredited dossier to obtain FISA warrant, failed to disclose political origins: The FBI used a politically-funded dossier to secure a FISA warrant, concealing its origins from the court.
During the investigation into the Trump campaign's potential ties to Russia, the FBI used information from a discredited dossier, which was paid for by Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee, to obtain a FISA warrant. Despite knowing the political origins of the dossier, the FBI failed to disclose this information to the court. Instead, they cited media reporting, which was briefed by the same sources who produced the dossier, to back up the authenticity of the information. This raises serious concerns about the transparency and impartiality of the investigation. The next potential development in this case may involve the examination of bank records.
FBI's use of Steele dossier raises conflict of interest concerns: The FBI's reliance on a dossier with ties to the DOJ, media, and a discredited source calls into question the legitimacy of the surveillance and the role of the media in the Russia investigation
The FBI's use of the Steele dossier to obtain a warrant to surveil a member of the Trump campaign was based on information from a company (Fusion GPS) that had ongoing ties to the DOJ and media outlets. These media outlets were being briefed by Fusion GPS, and in some cases, paid for their reporting. The dossier itself has been proven to be false, yet it was used to support the warrant application. The FBI acknowledges that the warrant would not have been granted without the dossier. This creates a conflict of interest and raises serious questions about the legitimacy of the surveillance and the role of the media in the Russia investigation. The next development in this story is expected to be the revelation of payments to media reporters by Fusion GPS. This further muddies the waters and highlights the need for transparency and accountability in the investigation.
Alleged use of mercenaries to plant false info during Trump investigation: During the Trump investigation, mercenaries were reportedly used to spread false information, adding complexity and emphasizing the importance of truth and accountability
During the investigation into the Trump campaign, paid mercenaries were allegedly used to plant false information in order to spy on the team. Dan Bongino, during his radio show, expressed his disdain towards those involved and hinted at upcoming revelations of names. He encouraged his audience to stay informed and to follow him on various platforms for updates. This adds another layer to the complex web of events surrounding the investigation into the Trump campaign. It highlights the importance of uncovering the truth and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
