PBD Podcast The Mar-A-Lago Raid w/ Stuart Kaplan, Ricardo Aguilar & Scott Perry | PBD Podcast | Ep. 187
Sep 22, 2022
Stuart Kaplan, a renowned criminal defense attorney and former FBI agent, joins U.S. Representative Scott Perry and guest speaker Ricardo Aguilar to dissect the implications of the Mar-a-Lago raid. They explore how the FBI's evolving dynamics impact its credibility and discuss the legal intricacies of executing a search warrant. Perry shares his unsettling experience with the FBI, raising privacy concerns, while Kaplan navigates the challenges of high-profile legal representation. The conversation also touches on electoral integrity and the shifting currents in American political sentiment.
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FBI Mission Shift
- The FBI's mission has shifted from administering justice to intelligence gathering.
- This change is reflected in recruitment, prioritizing intellectuals over agents with street experience.
FBI Trainee Experience
- Stuart Kaplan recalls a time when most FBI trainees had been in fights.
- Now, trainees rarely have such experience, highlighting a shift in the agency's culture.
FBI Integrity Challenged
- The FBI's integrity is being challenged due to perceived political bias.
- This contrasts with the past, where criticism was focused on specific incidents, not the institution itself.
