The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2583 A Crash Course on Russiagate
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Dec 19, 2024 
Scott Horton, author of "Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War With Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine," dives into the murky waters of the Russiagate narrative. He discusses the manipulation tactics of the Clinton campaign and the role of key players like George Papadopoulos. Horton critiques the infamous Steele dossier and the misinformation it propagated, highlighting the political maneuvering that influenced U.S.-Russia relations. He also sheds light on the power struggle between elected officials and bureaucratic control during this tumultuous time.
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Pied Piper Strategy
- The Pied Piper strategy, employed by the Clinton campaign, aimed to boost Trump's visibility during primaries.
- They believed he was the easiest candidate for Clinton to defeat.
Papadopoulos Setup
- George Papadopoulos, a junior Trump advisor, was targeted by intelligence agencies.
- They fabricated a story about him receiving leaked emails from Russia.
Steele Dossier
- The Steele Dossier, commissioned by the Clinton campaign, contained salacious and unverified claims about Trump.
- Much of the information was based on public knowledge or fabricated.
