FBI whistleblower veteran Garrett O'Boyle guests on a podcast discussing ongoing issues and emergency preparedness, personal connections and trust issues, joining a new unit and comparisons to early Christianity, selfishness and cowardice in society, FBI's use of executive orders and expansion of powers, FBI classifications and handling of case files, and reflections on the recent SCOTUS ruling and the future of America.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of standing firm for what is right, especially for those who claim to follow Christ.
Garrett criticizes the increasing surveillance capabilities and intelligence gathering of government agencies, such as the FBI, which undermines the foundations of justice and due process.
The speaker expresses concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the increasing authority of intelligence agencies, contributing to the consolidation of power and potential threats to individual freedoms.
Deep dives
Garrett's journey and suspension from the FBI
Garrett shares his background as a former military and police officer before joining the FBI. He discusses how he raised concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate and eventually took his concerns to Congress. Despite having a promising career and receiving high evaluations, Garrett was suspended on his first day in a new unit. He explains the challenges his family faced, including being homeless and having their household goods held hostage by the FBI.
The failings and cowardice within the FBI
Garrett expresses his disappointment with fellow FBI agents who claim to be Christians but fail to stand up against the wrongdoings and injustices within the FBI. He calls out the selfishness and cowardice that he sees prevalent in his colleagues, including the prioritization of personal comfort over doing what is right. Garrett emphasizes the importance of standing firm for what is right, especially for those who claim to follow Christ.
The new data protection review court and secret surveillance
Garrett highlights the concerns and dangers associated with the establishment of the data protection review court and the potential abuse of power it represents. He criticizes the increasing surveillance capabilities and intelligence gathering of government agencies, such as the FBI. Garrett also mentions the manipulation of information and the development of parallel probable cause, which undermines the foundations of justice and due process.
Growing consolidation of power and intelligence agencies
Garrett discusses the merging of various intelligence agencies, such as the FBI, DEA, and CIA, and their expanded surveillance and investigative powers. He expresses concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the increasing authority of these agencies. Garrett believes that these developments contribute to the overall consolidation of power within the intelligence community and the potential threats they pose to individual freedoms.
FBI's Infiltration of Extremist Groups
The speaker believes that extremist groups like Patriot Front are likely infiltrated by the FBI with the use of confidential human sources (CHS). While he does not suggest that the FBI established Patriot Front, he strongly suspects that they have numerous CHSs within the organization. He emphasizes that the FBI seeks to gather intelligence on all groups and individuals, regardless of their political affiliations, and they are always looking to open cases and have informants.
Manufacturing Terrorism Cases
The speaker argues that the FBI often manufactures terrorism cases by using CHSs and undercover agents. He highlights that this practice extends to various types of terrorism, from 'jihadi-related' to 'white supremacy' and militias. He expresses concern about the FBI's methods of targeting individuals and pushing them towards criminal activity, suggesting entrapment. He further criticizes the FBI's hubris and lack of critical thinking within the organization.
