VINCE Thomas Speciale: The Man Behind John Brennan's Meltdown | Episode 167
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Nov 12, 2025 Thomas A. Speciale II, a seasoned intelligence officer and national security consultant, delves into the controversial actions of former CIA Director John Brennan. He discusses the alleged misuse of intelligence in the Steele dossier case and questions Brennan's seemingly politicized decisions. Speciale highlights the implications of a grand jury investigation and the potential legal charges facing Brennan. He also recounts his own experiences with FBI surveillance and emphasizes the need for accountability in the intelligence community.
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Public Confrontation Over Steele Dossier
- Thomas Speciale publicly confronted John Brennan about the Steele dossier's role in the ICA.
- Brennan reacted angrily and told Speciale to 'go away' and take it to the reception.
Emails Show Coordinated Influence
- The released emails show top intelligence leaders coordinated to shape the ICA's narrative.
- Speciale argues they deliberately influenced public perception about Russian involvement in 2016.
Operation Framed As Influence Campaign
- Speciale frames the dossier operation as an offensive counterintelligence effort against the American people.
- He says the goal was to damage Trump's presidency and influence voter perception.