#128 Kash Patel - FBI Spying on Americans, Russiagate and Biden’s Classified Documents

Kash Patel discusses concerns about "the deep state," potential corruption, and uneven application of justice within the US government, focusing on intelligence agencies, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and governmental figures which he suggests may operate in self-serving ways.

The deep state refers to an apolitical entity within the government that operates to serve itself rather than the American people

Kash Patel describes the deep state as an entrenched entity spanning government departments and agencies, including the DOJ, FBI, Department of Defense (DOD), and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He alleges that these entities work with mainstream media to perpetuate frauds on the American people, engage in government corruption, remain in power, and conceal the truth from the public. This collaboration occurs across leadership and high-ranking positions within these bodies.

Patel suggests that this "deep state" has contributed to unnecessary growth in government agency size, such as the FBI and DOJ, leading to inefficiency and officials seeking personal advancement rather than public service. He emphasizes the importance of removing certain individuals from government positions for misusing their roles for political narratives, implying abuse of power.

There is a two-tier system of justice where the government applies laws and standards selectively based on political affiliation

Patel expresses concern over selective application of justice, which he argues protects individuals affiliated with the Democratic Party or the deep state from prosecution for misconduct. He contrasts this with harsh treatment for those perceived as political opponents. For example, Patel observed influences of political considerations in the DOJ and FBI, citing the Benghazi terrorist attack where only one out of 19 individuals was prosecuted.

Individuals affiliated with the Democratic Party or the "deep state" are often shielded from prosecution for misconduct, while those perceived as political opponents face harsh treatment

Patel references cases involving Hillary Clinton’s server and debate over classified document management to highlight a perceived inequity in legal consequences. He suggests Clinton and Joe Biden benefited from a system that protects those associated with the Democratic Party, while people seen as political opponents, like those involved in the January 6th events and former President Trump, deal with more severe scrutiny.

The deep state wields its power through positions in the DOJ, FBI, CIA, and other agencies to advance its own interests and undermine political opponents

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The discussion brings to light serious allegations regarding the misuse of intelligence and surveillance capabilities by government entities, particularly focusing on allegations surrounding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) process.

The FISA process has been corrupted and abused by the deep state to conduct unlawful surveillance on political opponents

Kash Patel raises alarms about the FISA process, suggesting that it has been manipulated for political ends. The Russiagate investigation is cited as a key example where the FISA court was exploited to surveil American citizens, such as Carter Page, with the intent to infiltrate a presidential campaign. Patel pinpoints the corruption and misuse of the classification system to cover up such acts, referencing the "lovebirds texts" that arose during the investigation.

The FISA court has been used to obtain warrants based on false or misleading information, as seen in the Russiagate investigation

Patel details instances where high-ranking officials, including Rod Rosenstein, the former Deputy Attorney General, and Andy McCabe, the former Deputy Director of the FBI, allegedly abused their powers by signing illegal FISA warrants, burying evidence of innocence, and lying to a federal court. These actions are said to have been in service of surveilling then-President Donald Trump, suggesting a political motive behind the actions.

Government agencies like the FBI and CIA have conducted unauthorized surveillance on political figures and whistleblowers through the use of tools like FISA, often in violation of the law

Patel also criticizes the FBI and DOJ under Chris Wray and the leadership of Rosenstein for what he perceives as the illegal use of grand jury subpoenas and 702 collection methods against Americans, including himself, often with the use of private entities like Google. This is highlighted by Patel's revelation that Google had informed him of the surveillance on his personal information five years after the fact.

Individuals like Kash Patel have been targeted with investigations and surveillance for their roles in exposing deep state corruption

The conversation touches upon Patel's own experiences with DOJ surveillance and the narratives propagated by mainstream media. The implication ...

Kash Patel and Shawn Ryan discuss the vulnerabilities in the United States' critical infrastructure, particularly the power grid, underscoring how its security is being neglected due to other domestic priorities, leaving the country at risk.

The US power grid is highly vulnerable to cyber attacks and physical sabotage by foreign adversaries

Patel notes that the US power grid components, which span about 60 or 70 years, have not been updated to withstand current threats like cyber attacks. The power grid operates like a switchboard, directing electricity from one region to another, controlled by few switches, a structure ripe for exploitation.

Patel highlights that there's no robust plan from Congress or the intelligence agencies to upgrade this aging infrastructure, and portrays the situation as comparable to an apocalyptic scenario. He states that rebuilding the infrastructure is a monumental task that cannot be completed overnight and requires a comprehensive strategy involving different arms of the government and the private sector.

There are no adequate contingency plans in place to quickly restore the power grid in the event of a large-scale outage

Despite some continuity plans for the government itself, referred to by Patel as "koop kog capabilities," there is a lack of specific, actionable contingency plans to restore the power grid in the event it fails. This suggests a gap in emergency planning that could leave large areas, like west of the Mississippi, without power for an extended time if an attack or outage occurred.

Adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and terrorist groups are actively working to exploit vulnerabilities in the US critical infrastructure

Patel and Ryan voice concerns about the lack of self-sufficiency in the US power system and its reliance on foreign materials, like those for green energy, that come predominantly from China. Patel suggests that the current National Intelligence Priorities Framework does not focus on protecting critical infrastructure like the power grid, which is worrying given that Patel acknowledges active intelligence collection attempts by adversaries such as Russia and the CCP.

Patel references Russia and China's mining operations in Afghanistan as an example of these ...

Kash Patel and others suggest that mainstream media and social media platforms often work closely with government entities to push misleading narratives for political gains, citing specific incidents and general trends that point to an entangled relationship between the media, deep state, and big tech companies.

The mainstream media has repeatedly amplified false or misleading narratives pushed by the deep state for political purposes

Patel asserts that mainstream media entities collaborate with government officials to present narratives that perpetuate government corruption. While specific examples of the narratives themselves are not discussed, the implication is that the mainstream media plays a significant role in shaping or echoing these politicized narratives. He suggests that the media amplifies certain political viewpoints without due diligence, citing the label of "President Biden's laptop is Russian disinformation" as an example of such media behavior.

Outlets like CNN and MSNBC have worked to cover up and distract from evidence of deep state corruption

Shawn Ryan discusses the decline in mainstream media viewership, with CNN experiencing notably low numbers, while Kash Patel notes a rise in alternative media. Patel argues that, despite the decline in trust, some still rely on mainstream media due to their political biases. He describes his firsthand experiences with the media creating adversarial narratives around political figures and their undertakings, such as the investigation he was involved in regarding the financing of the Steele dossier.

Patel also accuses media outlets of running disinformation campaigns on various issues, including the situation at the US-Mexico border. He notes various significant personnel changes at CNN and hints at attempts within the network to alter its course, which may tie into efforts to control political narratives. The removal of Mika and Joe Scarborough from MSNBC after the Trump assassinat ...

As Kash Patel and Shawn Ryan delve into the concerns about election integrity, they examine the vulnerabilities within state election systems and the influence of illegal immigration on the electoral process.

Significant vulnerabilities in state election systems

Patel and Ryan address the possibility of individuals receiving multiple mail-in ballots and the lack of a process to verify voter identification. Patel expresses concern over the enforcement of election rules, particularly around the issue of preventing ineligible individuals, such as non-citizens, from casting ballots. He notes that officials in certain states, including Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, may choose not to rigorously scrutinize the election process.

Lack of voter ID requirements and secure ballot handling processes

To confront problems with voter rolls and potential voter fraud, Patel mentions lawsuits being used to purge voter rolls in some states like Nevada. These initiatives aim to prevent ballots from being sent to deceased individuals and non-citizens. Similar efforts are underway in Arizona and Wisconsin to clean the voter rolls before ballots are mailed out for elections.

The influx of illegal immigrants and election security

Concerns about illegal immigrants influencing elections through unlawful voting

Patel raises the concern that illegal immigrants might be participating in voting, given the substantial estimates of their population in the United States.

Biden administration's approach to border security and immigration

Patel goes on to discuss illegal immigration as a nation ...