The Young Turks Dan Bongino Admits To Spreading Conspiracies For Money?! & Kash Gets Exposed For Another Scandal. - December 5, 2025
Dec 6, 2025
A House Democrat pushes for impeachment against Pete Hegseth amid rising tensions over his actions at the Pentagon. Dan Bongino faces tough questions about his promotion of election conspiracies linked to January 6. The hosts dive into economic pressures affecting Republicans and critique Jesse Watters' claims on Trump's economy. Meanwhile, Kash Patel is in hot water for misusing FBI resources. Broader discussions on media ethics and accountability round out the conversation, highlighting political and economic dynamics.
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Killing Shipwrecked Migrants Is A War Crime
- Cenk and John argue the US strikes that killed shipwrecked migrants amount to murder and violate military law.
- They warn legal memos from partisan JAGs and purged career lawyers create a loophole that could shield commanders and political appointees.
Don't Let Partisan JAG Memos Be Final
- Demand independent investigations rather than accepting internal legal signoffs from politicized JAGs.
- Pressure Congress and preserve career lawyers to prevent unlawful orders and career-vetting reprisals.
Credit For Patel On Pipe‑Bomber Arrest
- Cenk credits Kash Patel's team with ultimately arresting the January 5 pipe‑bomb suspect, despite earlier skepticism.
- He frames it as the first time he publicly gives Patel credit while noting Patel's controversies.