Manifold Scott Horton on the Russia Hoax and Ukraine War – #98
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Nov 6, 2025 
Scott Horton, Director of the Libertarian Institute and author of "Provoked," delves into the intricate ties between the Russiagate investigation and U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine. He explores the orchestrated efforts against Trump, including the dubious Steele dossier and the CIA-FBI collaboration. Horton argues that U.S. policy provoked tensions with Russia and critiques missed diplomatic opportunities in Ukraine. His insights raise questions about political accountability and the impact of media narratives.
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Libertarian Roots And Antiwar Career
- Scott Horton describes his libertarian roots from Austin and antiwar activism shaped by Clinton-era policies.
- He advised Libertarian presidential candidates and edited Antiwar.com.
Intel Agencies Weaponized Russiagate
- The CIA and FBI framed Trump with fabricated Russia claims and sustained a political operation from 2016 into his presidency.
- Internal investigators debunked many claims but executives ignored them to weaponize investigations for political ends.
Dossier Fueled FISA Abuse
- The Steele dossier and related opposition research were used as pretext to obtain FISA warrants despite weak verification.
- Carter Page was portrayed as a foreign agent while the CIA had described him as a U.S. asset to them.
