This chapter sheds light on an FBI informant's fabrication of a bribery claim involving Hunter Biden and the implications it has on intelligence handling. It discusses the misuse of false information by politicians for personal gains and the impact it has on shaping political narratives. The chapter also delves into the challenges of verifying intelligence and the susceptibility of the American political system to manipulation by foreign entities.
A single piece of unverified intelligence became the centerpiece of a Republican attempt to impeach President Biden.
Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains how that intelligence was harnessed for political ends, and what happened once it was discredited.
Guest: Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, covering Washington.
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