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"Obama Is A Problem" – Andrew Bustamante EXPLAINS Why Russiagate Could Land Barack Behind Bars

Aug 15, 2025
Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA officer with expertise in geopolitical strategies, discusses the complex web of Russiagate and its implications. He delves into why prominent figures like Obama and Clinton evade accountability, and how conspiracy charges often fail to hold up. Bustamante highlights the distractions these controversies create, shifting focus from significant national issues. He also tackles the intricate legalities surrounding presidential immunity, questioning whether a former president can truly be indicted amidst a politically charged atmosphere.
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INSIGHT

Classified Uncertainty Fuels Political Distraction

  • Classified and controlled leaks ensure the public never knows the full truth about Russiagate.
  • Andrew Bustamante says that uncertainty lets political actors distract the public and deepen partisan divides.
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Presidential Accountability Is Politically Constrained

  • Bustamante argues a sitting or former president is unlikely to be jailed because imprisoning a president weakens global perception of American stability.
  • He frames presidential accountability as constrained by international image and political consequence.
ANECDOTE

Near Misses Around Removing Trump From Ballots

  • Patrick Bet-David recalls attempts to create a presidential mugshot and the political fights around disqualifying Trump from ballots.
  • He argues close legal and judicial decisions nearly changed the presidency outcome in 2020 and after.
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