Who's the Bigger Threat: Putin or Our Own Government? | Guests: Mike Pompeo & Christopher Rufo | 4/12/24
Apr 12, 2024
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo debates renewing FISA Section 702, financial expert Carol Roth analyzes CPI numbers, and author Christopher Rufo discusses overcoming divides in the Right to win.
FISA 702 expiration can continue operations post-certification for a year, minimizing national security disruptions.
Protecting Fourth Amendment rights is crucial amidst threats like conflict & border security, balancing security with citizen liberties.
Disagreement with warrantless surveillance for minimal domestic data under FISA 702, emphasizing Fourth Amendment protections.
Shift towards warrant-based FISA 702 collections for transparency, oversight, and constitutional balance, safeguarding individual liberties.
Deep dives
Misconceptions Around FISA 702 Expiration
Despite claims that FISA 702 expiration would halt collection efforts, provisions allow for continuation for a year after certification. Arguments suggesting that halting FISA 702 would disrupt national security overlook existing mechanisms to continue operations post-expiration.
Upholding Fourth Amendment
Reiterating the importance of Fourth Amendment rights in the face of real threats, such as imminent conflict and border security issues. Protecting citizen liberties, including the requirement for a warrant, is vital for maintaining a secure and balanced democratic framework.
Misaligned Justifications
Despite Secretary Pompeo's emphasis on the majority foreign-targeted nature of FISA 702 operations, the insistence on upholding warrantless surveillance practices for the sake of a minimal portion of domestic data fails to prioritize constitutional protections. Disagreement with overlooking Fourth Amendment rights for foreign surveillance operations.
Constitutional Balance
Arguing for a shift towards a warrant-based approach in FISA 702 collection to ensure the constitutional balance between national security needs and citizen rights. Emphasizing the need for transparency, oversight, and accountability in surveillance activities to safeguard individual liberties.
The importance of following legal procedures for searches involving American citizens
It is crucial to obtain a warrant before searching for communications of American citizens inadvertently collected under FISA 702. A thorough review of factors to establish probable cause is necessary, not an insurmountable task, but a standard that must be upheld. Congress has included protections due to concerns over warrantless searches, underlining the need for legal oversight to safeguard American citizens.
Concerns about the effectiveness and limitations of implementing criminal penalties for FISA database misuse
Introducing criminal penalties for FISA database misuse raises concerns about enforcement accountability, especially when misconduct involves internal agencies like the FBI investigating their own. The proposed reporting requirements for searches against Congress members may not offer sufficient protection for constituents, potentially leaving them vulnerable and inadequately addressed.
Critical examination of inflation data and the impact on economic policies
Recent inflation data analysis raises questions about the accuracy and implications of economic policies. Discrepancies between consumer and producer price indices reveal challenges in gauging inflation trends based on varied measures. Shifts in fuel prices exemplify the complex interactions that necessitate a comprehensive understanding of economic indicators for effective policy responses.
The price of gold has reached an all-time high ... and that’s a terrifying sign. Who’s the bigger threat to your personal freedoms: Vladimir Putin or our own government? House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed why he flip-flopped on FISA Section 702, but Glenn isn’t convinced. Glenn speaks with former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), who both have different opinions about how Congress should handle renewing Section 702. Sen. Lee reveals that the panic over renewing Section 702 before the April 19 deadline is a lie. Financial expert Carol Roth joins to discuss what the newest CPI numbers mean for you. “America’s Cultural Revolution” author Christopher Rufo joins to discuss the newest divide among the Right and what we must do to overcome it and win.
