The McCarthy Report Episode 308: Are We Having a Russiagate Reckoning?
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Jul 24, 2025 The host delves into the evolving narrative of the Russiagate scandal, sharing personal experiences linked to their book. They tackle the complex relationship between law enforcement and national security, highlighting significant legal changes. Recent comments from Tulsi Gabbard are scrutinized, especially her disclosure of classified intelligence. The podcast also explores allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 election, discussing the implications of the Steele dossier and the intelligence community's assessments.
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McCarthy's Revelatory Anecdote
- Andy McCarthy wrote his book "Ball of Collusion" based on experiences as a terrorism prosecutor.
- He realized he was profoundly wrong about how FISA was misused in Russiagate, which motivated his writing.
The Wall and FISA Misuse
- The Clinton Justice Department build "the wall" to separate criminal and intelligence investigations to prevent misuse of FISA.
- This separation assumed honorable agents who wouldn't misuse national security authority pretextually, a premise proven wrong in Russiagate.
Leadership's Role in Russiagate
- The Russiagate investigation was driven by top officials in intelligence and FBI, not just line agents.
- When leadership plays fast and loose with FISA rules, controls fail and abuses occur.
