Federalist Radio Hour 'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 159: DNI Document Dump
Jul 23, 2025
Dive into explosive revelations surrounding the 2016 Russia collusion claims, as key documents shed light on the Obama administration's role. The discussion critiques media narratives and examines the FBI's controversial treatment of investigations. With a nod to the decline of late-night comedy and insights on Hunter Biden’s recent interview, the hosts explore the intricate dance between politics and media bias. Engage with a thoughtful analysis of accountability in journalism and the implications of misinformation in shaping public perception.
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Origins of Russia Collusion Hoax
- The Russia collusion hoax was a coordinated intelligence and media conspiracy initiated under Obama.
- It involved suppressing intelligence that contradicted the narrative and rushing a flawed intelligence community assessment.
Intel Community's Objections to Assessment
- Intelligence officials objected vocally to the rushed and unsubstantiated CIA assessment on Russian election interference.
- The Steele dossier was included despite being widely discredited and was compartmentalized to minimize scrutiny.
Obama Briefed on False Russia Narrative
- Obama and his intelligence chiefs were personally briefed on the false Russia collusion narrative months before the election.
- The administration launched an investigation spying on Trump, ignoring Clinton's email server and Russia-related issues.