Senator Hagerty on Verizon Data Breach, FBI Surveillance, and Government Shutdown

San Francisco's Transformation and Political Debate

• 💡 San Francisco, once a great city, is described as having "gone woke" and is now the focus of a political debate sparked by President Trump's comments.
• 🎯 Senator Hagerty notes that President Trump's efforts have helped transform Memphis, Tennessee, into one of America's safest cities, suggesting a similar approach for San Francisco.

Japan's Political Landscape and US Alliances

• 🇯🇵 Senator Hagerty, former ambassador to Japan, discusses the potential new leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Sai Tara Takarishi, and her alignment with President Trump's agenda.
• 🤝 Hagerty emphasizes the importance of the US-Japan alliance, especially given increased aggression from China and North Korea, and believes Takarishi will be a strong partner for President Trump.

FBI Surveillance and Allegations of Partisanship

• 🕵️ Senator Hagerty alleges he has been a victim of surveillance multiple times, including by the Biden administration's DOJ and FBI, and previously during the Clinton and Obama administrations.
• ⚠️ He criticizes the FBI's "Operation Arctic Frost" and the collection of phone data, suggesting it is a partisan effort targeting Republicans and allies of President Trump.
• 📞 Hagerty is investigating why Verizon disclosed his records without informing him, suspecting pressure from the Biden administration and questioning Verizon's complicity.

Government Shutdown and Political Standoff

• 🚫 The US is facing a government shutdown, with Senator Hagerty accusing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of "political theater" and "playing Russian roulette with America's safety."
• 💰 Hagerty states Democrats are demanding a $1.5 trillion ransom to reopen the government, prioritizing healthcare for illegal immigrants over national security and law enforcement.
• 🇺🇸 He highlights the critical impact of the shutdown on essential services, including the nuclear stockpile and federal courts.