

How Russiagate Makes Watergate like "Child's Play" ft. John Solomon
5 snips Aug 19, 2025
John Solomon, an award-winning investigative reporter, dives deep into the complexities of the Russiagate narrative and its implications for American democracy. He discusses the origins of the saga, tracing it back to vulnerabilities in the Clinton campaign. Solomon raises startling questions about potential conspiracies involving political heavyweights like Barack Obama. The conversation also addresses government manipulation of information and the psychological tactics used against citizens, shedding light on accountability in political scandals.
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Midnight Warning That Sparked Investigation
- John Solomon recounts two government agents visiting him at night after a TV appearance to warn about classified abuses.
- That meeting launched his eight-year investigation into alleged weaponization of intelligence agencies.
Weaponization Of Intelligence Exceeds Watergate
- Solomon summarizes Russiagate as the weaponization of intelligence and law enforcement for political dirty tricks.
- He argues this surpasses Watergate because it used federal agencies to protect Democrats and harm political opponents.
2015 Poll That Flipped Strategy
- Solomon identifies a November 29, 2015 Clinton poll as the pivot that launched a strategy to attach Russia to Republicans.
- That plan expanded after Trump won and shaped the Russia-collusion narrative.