The Charlie Kirk Show Russiagate Returns, Eight Years Later
Jul 23, 2025
Mark Halperin, Editor-in-chief of Two Way and host on the Megyn Kelly Network, shares insights on the declassified report regarding the 'Russiagate' controversy. He discusses the potential impact of imminent charges against those involved in the investigation. The conversation also delves into the media's role in shaping narratives and the ongoing effects of Russian interference allegations on current political landscapes. Finally, Halperin analyzes Trump's fluctuating approval ratings and the implications for upcoming elections.
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Russiagate's Weak Intelligence Basis
- The Russiagate narrative was based primarily on a single unverified, unclear intelligence fragment. - This narrative severely hindered the Trump administration's effectiveness in its first term.
Intel Claims Were Unreliable
- The intelligence community claimed high confidence that Russia interfered to help Trump. - This claim was later shown to rely on shaky and biased sources, as per declassified reports.
Russia's Withheld Clinton Dirt
- Russia held damaging Clinton-related information but did not leak it during the critical campaign days. - Instead, intelligence agencies manufactured a narrative to undermine Trump, ignoring these facts.