Andrew Klavan on Whistleblower Allegations Against Adam Schiff and the Need for Justice

Whistleblower Allegations Against Adam Schiff

• 💡 A whistleblower, a self-described Democrat and former staffer for the House Intelligence Committee for 10 years, alleges that Adam Schiff planned to leak classified documents to the media to get Donald Trump indicted for alleged collusion with Russia.
• 🎯 The whistleblower reportedly objected to the illegality of the plan, but was assured they "would not get caught" rather than that it was wrong.
• 🔑 Schiff is criticized for repeatedly claiming to have seen documents linking Trump to Russia without revealing them, which are now alleged to have been part of a deliberate effort to create a false narrative.

Calls for Accountability and Justice

• ⚖️ The discussion posits that while looking backward is generally not preferred, certain actions, like those alleged against Schiff, warrant accountability.
• ⚡ The Vice President is quoted stating that the left only responds to power and that there must be consequences for violating the law, otherwise the same actions will be repeated.
• 📌 This perspective extends to actions by big tech companies censoring conservatives and banks, suggesting a need to "pay the lawfare back in kind."

Trump's Approach to Justice vs. Retribution

• 🚀 The narrative around Trump is often mischaracterized as seeking retribution, when it is framed as seeking justice for inexcusable actions taken against him.
• 🧐 The prosecution of Trump in New York for payments to Stormy Daniels is highlighted as an example, where a notation on a check was turned into a felony for election fraud without clear explanation.
• ✅ In contrast, Donald Trump is noted for showing mercy and grace by not pursuing the "Lock her up" sentiment after his election.

Media's Role and Corruption

• 🎭 The media is identified as a significant villain, amplifying "dirty tricks" and turning them into stated facts, with The New York Times and The Washington Post cited as examples.
• 📰 The New York Times is accused of giving itself Pulitzer prizes for covering a "phantom" and then telling young staff they would "get him on racism next time," indicating a willingness to tell a desired story regardless of facts.
• 🔍 While some outlets like The Wall Street Journal are seen as worsening, there's a hope for reform in news media to report news without taking sides.

Specific Allegations and Leaks

• 🎤 Andrew Klavan expresses support for prosecuting individuals like Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell if they leaked classified information.
• 🗓️ Details emerge about a September 2016 staff meeting where Democratic staffers discussed providing background information on Russian activity to journalists, and Schiff's upset reaction to Trump's win.
• ⚠️ A specific leak from the summer of 2017 involving a sensitive document viewed by Schiff and Swalwell is mentioned, which appeared in the news almost verbatim within 24 hours, with suspicion falling on Swalwell due to a reputation for leaking.