The Jimmy Dore Show Dan Bongino Gets DESTROYED By Dave Smith & Ducks Debate!
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Jan 12, 2026 Joining the discussion is Janine Younes, a civil liberties attorney, who provides an incisive legal analysis of the recent ICE shooting in Minneapolis. She critiques the justifications for deadly force used by authorities and explores the complex dynamics of media framing around this issue. The conversation touches on the accountability expected from officials and the implications of political narratives that seek to dehumanize victims. Younes's insights challenge prevailing attitudes while urging a deeper reflection on civil rights in contentious situations.
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Bongino's Comeback Is Performative
- Dan Bongino's return to social media blends performative toughness with defensive attacks against critics.
- Keaton Weiss argues Bongino's credibility suffered from protecting institutions while attacking independents.
Epstein Comments Undermine Credibility
- Dave Smith and others call out Bongino for publicly insisting he saw Epstein files yet later saying Epstein killed himself.
- The hosts frame this as hypocrisy that undermines Bongino's authority in independent media.
Bongino's 'Missed Family' Story
- Keaton and clips show Bongino describing long, emotionally taxing hours at the FBI and missing family.
- Hosts contrast that with his quick return to combative tweeting after leaving the job.