Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory The Government Isn’t Hiding Conspiracy… It’s Hiding Something Worse | Andrew Bustamante Pt. 1 X Impact Theory w/ Tom Bilyeu
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Nov 25, 2025 
Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA operative, dives into the intricacies of government secrecy and public trust. He discusses the reasons behind the FBI's silence on high-profile cases, like the Epstein files and political killings, suggesting that incompetence often masquerades as malice. Bustamante explores how conspiracy theories arise from information gaps and stresses the need to differentiate fact from fiction. He also analyzes the implications of national security on public perception and the socioeconomic factors that drive societal anxiety.
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Why Government Silence Fuels Speculation
- The FBI operates within judicial-branch constraints which limit what gets released and how investigations are communicated.
- That structural separation often produces public silence that fuels speculation and distrust.
Incompetence Explains Much Of The Opacity
- Much government secrecy reflects incompetence and institutional vocabulary, not necessarily malice.
- Rapid social-media-style communication from political appointees worsens confusion and damages trust.
Premeditation Patterns Suggest Lone Actors
- Analysis of killings shows a mix of amateur and professional tradecraft; many appear to be lone actors.
- Amateur premeditation often points to individual radicalization rather than state-sponsored plots.
