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Flynn understood the intel world's workings and funding, making him a target. He was considered one of the most respected generals. As Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2012, Flynn ordered an audit of the DIA's use of contractors, which reportedly set off alarm bells. Flynn refused to alter his assessment despite pressure from political appointees. Clapper, Comey, and Brennan allegedly lied under oath, while Flynn told the truth, making him a threat to the establishment. Obama warned Trump to avoid Flynn, considering him "bad news." Flynn's experience revealed that his worst enemies were within America. The media scrutiny and legal battles led to deep depression within his family. Despite pleading guilty to lying to the FBI, his family maintained his innocence and fought back against the accusations.

Attorney General Garland was questioned about overruling FBI agents in a raid on ex-President Trump's residence. He stated he approved the decision but did not make it. The senator cited a Washington Post article claiming FBI agents were against the raid. Garland denied discussing this with the White House and faced criticism for FBI leaks distancing themselves from his decisions. Garland deflected the accusations, questioning the motives behind the leaks. Senator Cotton's time for questioning expired. Translation: Attorney General Garland was questioned about his involvement in a raid on ex-President Trump's residence. He approved the decision but did not make it. The senator referenced a Washington Post article claiming FBI agents opposed the raid. Garland denied discussing this with the White House and faced criticism for FBI leaks distancing themselves from his decisions. Garland questioned the motives behind the leaks. Senator Cotton's time for questioning expired.

I sent a couple of FBI agents to the White House to interview Flynn. In a more organized administration, like Bush or Obama, you'd have to work through the White House counsel to get approvals. But I thought, let's just send them over. We called Flynn and said we were sending a couple of agents over and hoped he'd talk to them. He said sure. They interviewed him in a conference room at the White House situation room, and he lied to them, which he plead guilty to. I don't think he knew why they were coming over. We didn't tell him, just said we were sending a couple of agents to ask some questions and hoped he had a few minutes to talk. He said sure.

The speaker discusses the distrust towards General Flynn by the CIA and FBI. They mention the challenges faced by the administration due to subversion and deception from within. The speaker reflects on the difficulties of navigating Washington DC politics as an outsider, highlighting the struggle to identify trustworthy individuals in a landscape of deceit and self-interest.

An FBI agent at the center of the Russia collusion lie was sentenced with no jail time or fines, despite altering a document that enabled the FBI to spy on an American citizen for a year. Kevin Klein Smith received twelve months probation and four hundred hours of community service for doctoring an email about Trump advisor Carter Page, so the FBI could get a FISA warrant to wiretap him. This is the first guilty plea from special counsel John Durham's criminal investigation on the origins of the Russia collusion lie. Congressman Devin Nunes stated this is the worst thing that could have happened for national security. Nunes said Republicans in the House and Senate had alerted the court to problems with the Carter Page FISA application. Republicans may not support the FISA court moving forward.

In this video, the speaker reflects on the current state of the White House and how it is difficult to imagine two FBI agents being in the situation room. The speaker admits to sending the agents, which may not have been possible in a more organized investigation or administration. Typically, the FBI would coordinate with the White House counsel for interviews with senior officials, involving discussions and approvals. However, the speaker decided to send a couple of agents without going through the usual process, considering it was early in the investigation.

I sent a couple of FBI agents to the White House to interview Flynn, something I probably wouldn't have done in a more organized administration like Bush or Obama, where there was a process to go through the White House counsel for approvals. Instead, we called Flynn and said we were sending a couple of agents over and hoped he would talk to them. Nobody else was present during the interview, which took place in a conference room at the White House situation room. He lied to the agents during the interview, which is what he pled guilty to. We didn't tell him what the agents were coming over for, only that they wanted to ask him some questions and if he had a few minutes to sit down and talk to them. He said, sure.

The speaker argues that to understand how the American government actually works at the highest levels, you must know that Richard Nixon was historically the most popular president, elected with a massive margin in 1972, yet he was forced to resign and was replaced by Gerald Ford, an unelected president. The speaker asserts this demonstrates that the federal agencies undermine the American system, a point Nixon allegedly warned about and was right about. Key events and connections highlighted include: - Nixon’s meeting with CIA director Richard Helms on June 23, 1972, during which Nixon allegedly implied knowledge of who killed John F. Kennedy and suggested CIA involvement in Kennedy’s assassination; Helms reportedly remained silent. - Four days earlier, the Washington Post published the first Watergate break-in story; the speaker notes that four of the five burglars worked for the CIA and that Bob Woodward, the reporter, had a background in the classified realm and worked with intelligence agencies; Woodward’s main source was Mark Felt, deputy director of the FBI, who allegedly ran COINTELPRO to discredit Nixon and other political targets. - The FBI’s COINTELPRO program is cited as a mechanism used to take down Nixon’s vice president, Spiro Agnew, who was indicted for tax evasion in 1973 and forced to resign; Ford, a Warren Commission member, replaced Agnew, with the claim that Ford’s qualifications were tied to his involvement with the Commission’s conclusion that the CIA bore no responsibility for Kennedy’s assassination. - The speaker alleges that Nixon was strong-armed into accepting Gerald Ford as president by Democrats in Congress, with the claim that Ford’s rise demonstrated a systemic pattern in which the presidency could be controlled by federal agencies and political elites rather than by elected representatives or voters. The narrative then shifts to the Trump era, stating that Michael Flynn—an Army intelligence veteran who had led the Defense Intelligence Agency—was targeted by the FBI shortly after Trump’s inauguration, lured into a meeting without legal counsel, and pressured to resign based on fabricated crimes; this is presented as evidence of how the system operates against national-security-minded figures who seek to push back. The speaker contrasts this with Joe Biden, claiming he was similarly harmed by the justice system and portraying Biden as deserving neither sympathy nor special treatment, while contending that the broader electorate deserves a genuine democracy in which people who are not elected to lead do not run everything. The overarching claim is that “democracy becomes a joke” when unelected actors wield real power.

An FBI agent at the center of the Russia collusion lie was sentenced with no jail time and no fines despite altering a document that enabled the FBI to spy on an American citizen for a year. Kevin Klein Smith was sentenced to twelve months probation and four hundred hours of community service for doctoring an email about Trump adviser Carter Page, which allowed the FBI to get a FISA warrant to wiretap him. This is the first guilty plea from special counsel John Durham's criminal investigation on the origins of the Russia collusion lie. Congressman Devin Nunes stated that this is the worst thing that could have happened for national security. Nunes also stated that Republicans had alerted the court to problems with the Carter Page FISA application for nearly four years. Republicans may not be for the FISA court moving forward.

An individual sent two FBI agents to the White House to interview a senior official, Michael Flynn. This action bypassed typical protocols involving the White House counsel, which would have been followed in administrations like those of George W. Bush or Barack Obama. The speaker believed it was early enough in the administration to circumvent the usual process. A call was placed to Flynn, informing him that a couple of agents were being sent over to ask him some questions, to which Flynn agreed. The agents interviewed Flynn in a conference room at the White House Situation Room, and Flynn allegedly lied to them during the interview. He later pled guilty to this. Flynn was not informed about the specific purpose of the agents' visit beforehand.

The speaker discusses the FBI's investigation into a person accused of espionage. The FBI mistakenly believed that the person had left the country, but he was actually living in DC. Despite this, the FBI hired him and paid him over $200,000, even though they knew he was a Russian spy. The speaker also mentions another individual, Charles Dolan, who was a source for the false dossier used to spy on American citizens. Dolan and the Russian spy even met on a park bench, but the FBI refused to interview Dolan. The speaker criticizes the FBI's actions and highlights the problem of running investigations from headquarters instead of assigning a US attorney.

Newly declassified material reveals handwritten notes by former CIA Director John Brennan from July 2016. According to the notes, Brennan briefed Obama and senior officials, suggesting Hillary Clinton's campaign approved a plan to tie Trump to Russian interference in the election, allegedly to distract from her email scandal. The notes outlined concerns about Russian knowledge of this strategy. The speaker claims that in 2016, Brennan, Obama, and their advisors knew Hillary Clinton was running an operation and were worried about Russia finding out about it. The speaker suggests that officials knew early on there was no evidence that General Flynn had done anything wrong, but talked about continuing to investigate him anyway.

General Michael Flynn, a highly respected former general and intelligence officer, recounts a lifelong connection to the ocean and service to the country, describing his career as a path that led him to become the deputy and later national security adviser to President Trump. He frames his experience as a stark contrast between his duty and a perceived betrayal by the U.S. government and its institutions. Key points and sequence of events: - Early career and worldview - Flynn describes growing up near the ocean, surfing, and a commitment to service. He says he loves the country and entered the service to defend it. - He recalls facing what he calls the “worst enemy” in America after returning from service and becoming a target of accusations of treason and being called a Russian spy. - War, policy, and intelligence critique - Flynn discusses the costs and consequences of war, praising sacrifice but arguing that war is a failure of policy, diplomacy, and leadership. - He portrays war as a constant state driven by money within the military-industrial complex and questions the necessity and management of ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. - He recounts the moment of taking command of a battalion and witnessing a helicopter crash, describing the grim realities of war and the reaction of coalition forces. - Intelligence reform and career advancement - Flynn emphasizes reforms to intelligence in Afghanistan, referencing a 2010 report titled a blueprint for making intelligence relevant in Afghanistan, which he authored as a senior intel officer. - He explains his appointment to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the Senate confirmation process, highlighting the opposition from the existing intelligence establishment (SES) and the resistance within Washington. - He notes how his leadership and intelligence work were both celebrated by some allies and targeted by others who wanted to push him out. - Personal and family impact - Flynn’s wife, Laurie, is described as a stabilizing force; the couple recounts decades of marriage, raising a family, and the toll of public life on their private lives. - He discusses the stress and trauma inflicted on his family during investigations, including the impact on his son and grandchildren, and describes the emotional and financial burdens of legal battles. - Transition to politics and Trump - Flynn relates how his experience and reputation led him to work with Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign, where he became a trusted adviser and ally. - He recounts meeting with Trump in 2015, the several-month collaboration, and his view of Trump as someone who could fundamentally change U.S. policy away from endless wars. - He describes the 2016 presidential transition, his offer to be national security adviser, and the initial endorsement by Trump, followed by a White House shake-up. - National security adviser role and the Russia narrative - Flynn explains the circumstances around his appointment as national security adviser and the opposing views within the White House about Russia and sanctions. - He recounts briefing the president and key figures in foreign policy, and the subsequent disputes and accusations that led to his resignation beneath a cloud of controversy, including claims that he had lied about sanctions. - Investigations, FARA, and prosecutorial conduct - Flynn details the scrutiny around his contacts with Russian officials and later the Flynn Intel Group’s work in Turkey, explaining that he was accused of violating FARA for actions tied to a private businessman rather than government-directed activity. - He discusses the narrative of being accused of being a Russian or Turkish spy, the portrayal of his son as a target, and the role of Covington & Burling in his legal defense. - He charges that the government used off-the-books deals and pressured plea agreements to pressure him into pleading guilty, including allegations of a “deal” that would protect his son from prosecution. - The courtroom and legal process - Flynn describes the high-profile court hearings led by Judge Emmet Sullivan, who publicly accused him of treason, stirred dramatic tensions, and threatened prison time for lying to the FBI. - He recalls the shock of the judge’s behavior, the break in proceedings, and the eventual decision to delay sentencing as he faced immense legal and financial strain. - Sidney Powell, exculpatory evidence, and defense strategy - Flynn’s legal team changes: Covington & Burling is replaced by Sidney Powell, who uncovers conflicts of interest and unveils Brady material and exculpatory evidence that had not been disclosed. - Powell’s involvement is described as a turning point that allowed Flynn to challenge government misconduct and pursue the truth rather than simply accepting a guilty plea. - Public support, family resilience, and the pardon - Flynn and family describe a groundswell of support from ordinary Americans through letters, gifts, and fundraising, including a legal defense fund that helped sustain them through financial hardship. - They describe the eventual decision by President Trump to issue a pardon of innocence in November 2020 after the government moved to dismiss the case, noting that Flynn did not seek the pardon initially and that Sidney Powell advised against accepting a plea in order to secure full vindication. - Flynn reflects on how the pardon, while welcome, carried mixed feelings given the years of damage and public misunderstanding. - Reflections on power, governance, and the future - The narrative frames a broader critique of entrenched agencies, media influence, and political storytelling, alleging the intelligence and justice systems have been weaponized and corrupted by political agendas. - The speakers emphasize the importance of truth, resilience, faith in family, and public accountability, arguing that Flynn’s story should illuminate issues of governance, the integrity of institutions, and the need for reform to restore trust in the republic. - The closing messages stress ongoing commitment to fight for reconciliation and reform, with Flynn characterized as a persistent presence who, despite wounds, remains engaged in public life and the defense of the republic. Throughout, the speakers present Flynn as a figure who faced relentless pressure from political and bureaucratic forces, endured personal and family hardship, and ultimately sought redress and vindication through a combination of legal advocacy, public support, and a historic presidential pardon. The narrative centers on themes of duty, betrayal, reform, and perseverance in the face of systemic challenges.

Amjad Fassisi, a CIA contractor, reveals that high-ranking officials, including CIA directors Mike Pompeo and Gina Haspel, colluded to withhold information from President Trump. He claims Trump was under constant surveillance and suggests that intelligence agencies used FISA to monitor him and his team. Fassisi describes a culture within the CIA that views Trump as incompetent, stating they deliberately kept information from him to prevent leaks. He also mentions that the CIA does not trust the NSA, leading to a lack of information sharing. The conversation raises serious concerns about potential illegal activities within intelligence agencies, including election interference and obstruction of justice. Fassisi's comments highlight the ongoing corruption and political manipulation within the intelligence community.

In a more structured administration, like those of George W. Bush or Barack Obama, sending FBI agents to the White House required navigating a formal process involving the White House counsel, discussions, and approvals. However, early on, I decided to send a couple of agents over to interview Flynn directly. We called Flynn, informed him that we were sending a couple of agents over and hoped he would speak with them. He agreed. The agents interviewed him in a White House conference room, and he lied to them, which led to his guilty plea. I don't think he knew the purpose of the interview. We simply told him that we were sending a couple of agents to ask him some questions and hoped he had a few minutes to speak with them. He agreed.

Michael Flynn pleaded guilty for lying to the FBI. He understood the intel world and its funding, making him a threat. A political appointee felt pressured to change their assessment but refused. President Obama warned Trump to stay away from Flynn.

The speaker discusses the problem with the Department of Justice's (DOJ) interview process. Currently, there is no verbatim record of suspect interviews, only a summary form called FD 302. This lack of recording was exploited in the case of Michael Flynn, where FBI officials manipulated the 302 to charge him with lying. To prevent such abuses, the speaker proposes the Fair Act, which would require all DOJ officers to record interviews of Americans accused of criminal offenses. This act aims to ensure fairness for defendants and hold the DOJ and FBI accountable. The speaker emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of all Americans.

I sent a couple of FBI agents to the White House to interview Flynn. In a more organized administration, like Bush or Obama, you'd have to work through the White House counsel to get approvals. But I thought it was early enough in the administration to just send them over. We called Flynn and said we were sending a couple of guys over and hoped he'd talk to them. He said, sure. Nobody else was there. They interviewed him in a conference room in the White House situation room, and he lied to them. That's what he pled guilty to. I don't think he knew why they were coming over. We just told him we were sending a couple of agents over to ask some questions and hoped he had a few minutes to sit down and talk to them. And he said, sure.

Under new leadership, the FBI is investigating a reported plan to infiltrate President Trump's first campaign. Back in 2015, under James Comey, the FBI allegedly launched a honeypot operation using two female undercover agents. A whistleblower claims this operation was separate from the Crossfire Hurricane investigation and lacked proper justification. According to reports, Comey directed the investigation without creating an official case file, raising concerns about potential misconduct. The inquiry is focused on identifying the undercover agents who reportedly infiltrated the Trump campaign at high levels. This is insane, the question is were they targeting Trump or his team? This is a problem that is not new, we need to find out if Comey was truly above board.

Michael Flynn, a former Defense Intelligence Agency head and Trump national security advisor, was an intelligence community surveillance target, as was staffer George Papadopoulos. The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence released a report clearing Trump of colluding with Russia to interfere in the 2016 election. Sources close to the House Permanent Select Committee, led by Adam Schiff, continued working covertly out of a small room in Langley. They had access to raw logs and communications from agencies like the CIA and the National Security Council.

An individual accuses another of repeatedly presenting unnamed FBI agents' words as truth on their network, leading viewers to believe Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin conspired in 2016, which they claim is false. The other individual denies the accusation. They then state that President Trump went to extraordinary lengths to keep specifics about his meetings with Vladimir Putin secret, even from his own administration. They play a clip of President Trump responding to a question about whether he ever worked for Russia, where he calls it insulting but does not directly answer. The individual then asks if the president of the United States ever worked on behalf of the Russians against American interests.

The Obama administration allegedly spied on the Trump campaign and presidency, misleading the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA) to obtain search warrants. The court was not informed that the main evidence was the Trump dossier, which was funded by the Clinton campaign and the Democratic party. The dossier was described as unverified and salacious by FBI Director Comey. The court was also not told that the British spy who wrote part of the dossier was biased against Trump. Additionally, the court was not informed that the FBI fired the source of the dossier for leaking information to the media. The government presented a Yahoo article as corroboration, without disclosing that it was based on the phony dossier. The FISA court approved the warrant multiple times without knowing the full story. FBI and DOJ officials are accused of lying to the court and the American people. The dossier was crucial in obtaining the warrant, and without it, they would not have been able to do so. The Grassley-Graham memo and report further confirmed the deception by the FBI. The search warrant targeted Carter Page, a former Trump campaign volunteer, but it was also used to spy on others in the Trump team. The spying was seen as an attempt to ensure Clinton's victory and as an insurance policy in case Trump won. This is considered a serious violation of the US constitution and an attempt to subvert the will of the American people. Several high-ranking FBI and DOJ officials may face criminal charges for their actions.

The speaker can't explain why Attorney General Barr used the word "spying" to describe the FBI's actions, suggesting Barr may have used it because the president does, which is disappointing. The speaker defends sending an investigator undercover to meet with Papadopoulos, who was connected to the Trump campaign, as a reasonable step based on information from the Australians about Papadopoulos's contact with the Russians. The speaker doesn't recall specifically approving the undercover operation but knew the team was trying to verify the information. As director, the speaker was regularly briefed on the investigation but didn't run it. The speaker wanted to keep it closely held and authorized the team to use their authorities to investigate. The speaker neither confirms nor denies knowing about the undercover operation targeting Papadopoulos, deferring to the FBI for confirmation and questioning the source of the news article reporting it.

I sent a couple of FBI agents to the White House to interview Flynn. This is something I probably wouldn't have done in a more organized administration, like under George W. Bush or Obama, where there was more process. Usually, the FBI would work through the White House counsel to get approvals. But I thought, let's just send them over. We called Flynn and said we were sending a couple of guys over and hoped he'd talk to them. He agreed, and they interviewed him in the White House situation room with no one else present. He lied to them during the interview, which is what he pled guilty to. We didn't tell him why they were coming, just that they wanted to ask some questions.

Government officials, like James Clapper and John Brennan, have been accused of lying under oath before Congress. Clapper denied the domestic surveillance program, but his body language suggested otherwise. When asked if the NSA spied on US citizens, he initially denied it, but later admitted to it. Similarly, Brennan initially denied spying on the Senate, but later apologized when evidence was presented. These officials have managed to avoid charges despite their dishonesty.