The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 1: The First Raid
Aug 23, 2025
The podcast dives into the thrilling fallout from the FBI raid on John Bolton's home, questioning the agency's priorities over the past few years. It provocatively examines the frustration among leftists over the FBI's focus, while holding communists accountable. The discussion also explores controversial classifications of domestic terrorism linked to dissent against COVID-19 mandates. Additionally, it highlights the alarming blend of government power and social media to silence opposition, raising vital concerns about civil liberties.
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Classified Access Creates Profit Incentives
- Access to classified information creates strong personal financial and status incentives for officials to monetize secrets.
- Jesse Kelly argues this dynamic explains why ex-officials trade on insider knowledge after government service.
Servant In A Saudi Mansion Metaphor
- Jesse Kelly recounts the temptation faced by low-paid staff working around extreme wealth, comparing them to servants in Saudi mansions.
- He uses this image to explain how people in politics rationalize taking valuable items or information.
The Daily Brief Temptation
- High-level officials routinely encounter classified binders and sensitive daily briefs, creating a human urge to keep or revisit them after leaving office.
- Kelly emphasizes this human element to explain why presidents or advisers might take documents home.