The Tucker Carlson Show Matt Taibbi: All the Top Secret Information Trump Is Releasing & What He Should Declassify Next
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Jan 27, 2025 
Matt Taibbi, an investigative journalist renowned for his insights into Russiagate and his Substack, Racket News, discusses the unprecedented secrets Donald Trump is revealing. He queries the ethics of pardoning figures like Fauci related to pandemic accountability. The conversation highlights the rise of independent journalism, the potential reformation of news in the digital era, and the pressing need for media credibility. Taibbi emphasizes unanswered questions about Trump’s presidency and the consequences of governmental secrecy on public trust.
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Pardons Raise Questions
- Pardoning high-profile figures like Fauci avoids punishment.
- It raises questions about potential crimes, like perjury regarding gain-of-function research.
Gain-of-Function Research Concerns
- Gain-of-function research and its potential connections to the Wuhan Institute of Virology are key areas of concern.
- Investigating authorities' knowledge, human sources, and potential suppression of lab leak investigations is crucial.
The Illogic of Pardons
- Presidential pardons are illogical if the intent is to cover up wrongdoing.
- Pardons prevent individuals from pleading the Fifth Amendment, potentially exposing serious crimes.