Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump FBI in Panic After Massive Leak From Within
Dec 2, 2025
A significant leak from within the FBI targets Director Kash Patel, raising questions about his future. Michael Popok connects this scandal to a 115-page insider report that ends up in the hands of Trump ally Miranda Devine. Allegations against Patel hint at mismanagement and low morale within the agency. The discussion also explores the potential succession of former Missouri AG Andrew Bailey, positioning him as a favorite to lead the FBI. Popok makes a compelling case that Patel's days are numbered due to the mounting evidence against him.
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Trump's Tabloid Playbook
- Michael Popok recalls Trump's past use of gossip columnists like Cindy Adams to funnel stories.
- He parallels that practice to current use of Miranda Devine and the New York Post for favorable leaks.
Leak As Political Cover
- Michael Popok suggests the NY Post leak of a 115-page FBI insider report was orchestrated to politically cover a planned firing.
- He links Miranda Devine's receipt of the report to Trump's historical habit of using tabloids for targeted messaging.
Morale And Paralysis Claims
- The leaked report portrays low morale and paralysis across the FBI under Kash Patel's leadership.
- Insiders described managers waiting for Patel to direct them and counting down his eligibility for early retirement.