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Whistleblower Alleges Adam Schiff Leaked Classified Intel to Hurt Trump

Sean SpicerAugust 17, 202524 min262,556 views
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Whistleblower Allegations Against Adam Schiff

  • 💡 A lifelong career intelligence officer and Democrat staffer on the House Intelligence Committee alleges he witnessed Adam Schiff authorize the release of classified information in early 2017 to damage Donald Trump.
  • 🎯 The whistleblower claims Schiff stated his intention was to build public pressure for Trump's indictment or the creation of a Watergate-style commission.
  • 🔑 The whistleblower described the alleged actions as illegal, unethical, and potentially treasonous.
  • ⚠️ He also claims he was told not to worry about leaking classified information, as the Justice Department would likely not prosecute due to First Amendment concerns regarding speech and debate.

Corroboration and Justice Department Inaction

  • 🔍 The whistleblower's account is partially corroborated by evidence showing a meeting occurred on the alleged date, and Schiff made a public statement two days later that mirrored the meeting's discussion.
  • 🚫 Despite corroboration, the FBI reportedly did not pursue the matter further, with the Justice Department declining to prosecute, citing concerns over the speech and debate clause.
  • 🏛️ Other staffers allegedly present at the meeting also refused to cooperate, invoking similar protections.

Leaks and the "Russia Collusion" Narrative

  • 🕵️ The discussion extends to other alleged leaks and the broader context of the "Russia collusion" narrative, highlighting the role of individuals like Daniel Richmond, a PR consultant paid by taxpayers to manage James Comey's image.
  • 📰 Richmond is accused of leveraging his relationship with a New York Times reporter to set a narrative, potentially leaking classified information, which the FBI reportedly investigated but did not lead to charges.
  • 📰 The New York Times is criticized for publishing stories based on unverified claims, even after the FBI press office reportedly indicated no evidence of Russia collusion in 2016.

Accountability and Future of Intelligence

  • ⚖️ The conversation questions why John Durham's investigation did not yield more convictions, suggesting jury pools were unreceptive and that former Attorney General Bill Barr may have let the public down by not acting sooner.
  • 🚀 There is a call for accountability and a restructuring of the intelligence community to remove politics, with potential for DNI Tulsi Gabbard to lead a major reorganization.
  • 🎯 Pam Bondi is mentioned as a key figure in potentially pursuing prosecutions and delivering accountability.
  • 🗣️ The interview also touches on former President Obama's 2016 NPR interview, where he allegedly revealed knowledge of the intelligence community's conclusions about Russian interference before the assessment was complete.
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