Pablo Torre Finds Out Exclusive: Phil Mickelson, the Pipeline and Trump's (Alleged) 14-Inch Pipe
Nov 7, 2025
Join investigative reporter Sam Koppelman, who uncovered the insider trading scandal involving golf legend Phil Mickelson. The discussion dives deep into Mickelson's tweets and shady group chats that hint at receiving insider tips from Sable Offshore executives. Koppelman reveals how high-stakes gambling and political ties influenced the deal to resurrect a controversial pipeline. As tensions rise, questions of potential securities violations emerge, painting a wild picture of corruption, desperation, and political maneuvering in the world of sports and finance.
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Trump As A Go-To Legal Lifeline
- There is a common playbook where people in legal or financial trouble appeal directly to Donald Trump for relief or protection.
- Sam Koppelman and Pablo Torre explain this pattern using pardons and commutations as examples.
Phil Mickelson Joins Sable Offshore
- Phil Mickelson became deeply involved with Sable Offshore after meeting
Leaked Group Chat Shows Timed Tips
- Hunterbrook obtained a leaked group chat showing Phil received and shared market-moving information from Big Jim.
- The chat includes messages like "an announcement is coming today after market closes" before Sable filed an SEC disclosure.