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China’s Sway in N.Y. Elections, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s D.O.J. Interview

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Aug 25, 2025
The podcast dives into the surprising influence of the Chinese government on New York City elections, revealing tactics used to sway political support through community events. It also discusses low-level crime crackdowns in Washington, highlighting the controversial deployment of federal agents. Additionally, insights from Ghislaine Maxwell's interviews unveil chilling details about her connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Tune in for the latest on racial tensions, political maneuvering, and unexpected secrets hidden in Spotify playlists.
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ANECDOTE

Escalation Of Low-Level Arrests

  • Devlin Barrett observed federal agents using large teams to arrest people for minor offenses in D.C.
  • Those routine arrests were often escalated into federal felonies like assaulting an officer, raising prison exposure dramatically.
INSIGHT

Federal Deployment As A Model

  • President Trump announced using D.C.'s deployment as a model for other cities, including Chicago.
  • Chicago's mayor said deploying the military there would be unlawful and inappropriate.
ANECDOTE

Maxwell's DOJ Interview Claims

  • The DOJ released a recorded interview with Ghislaine Maxwell where she denied a client list and defended Trump.
  • Victims criticized the interview as self-serving because Maxwell is seeking sentence reduction and was later moved to a minimum-security camp.
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