Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 714: The Politicization Of The intelligence Community
Feb 28, 2025
Captain Jim Fennell, a former naval intelligence officer, sheds light on the growing politicization of America's intelligence community, urging a return to non-partisan operational protocols. Roger Kimball discusses the leftward drift of cultural institutions and critiques conservative engagement in high culture. Tej Gill shares his military experiences and entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the importance of leadership in both business and arts. The conversation navigates economic challenges, military motivations, and how these intersect with national security and culture.
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Dire Economic Outlook
- The US economy faces severe challenges like inflation, a banking crisis, and a struggling housing market.
- These problems, inherited by President Trump, are worse than data suggests, contributing to his 2024 win.
Five Eyes Explained
- Five Eyes is an intelligence-sharing agreement between US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, primarily focused on signals intelligence.
- Discussions about removing Canada highlight concerns over trust and Chinese influence.
Politicized Intelligence
- The politicization of intelligence communities, not Five Eyes itself, is the main problem.
- This issue, rising during the Obama years, has worsened, impacting intelligence objectivity and potentially national security.