Undercurrents Matt Taibbi: FBI will face a reckoning under Kash Patel
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Dec 5, 2024 
Matt Taibbi, a seasoned journalist famed for his investigative work on the FBI, dives into the revolutionary plans of Kash Patel for the bureau. He discusses the transformative vision for the FBI, including plans to close the Hoover building and realign its workforce with local law enforcement. Taibbi critiques the historical surveillance abuses and the damaging relationship between the FBI and media, highlighting implications for civil liberties. Moreover, he underscores the legal risks journalists face when reporting on national security, advocating for principled reform.
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FBI's Insurance Policy
- High-level FBI officials discussed an "insurance policy" against a 2016 presidential candidate.
- An FBI lawyer was convicted of lying on a warrant to spy on an American tied to the Trump campaign.
FBI's Shift in Focus
- The FBI's actions, like relying on the Steele dossier and lacking analytical rigor, demonstrate a disregard for standard investigative procedures.
- Their focus shifted from law enforcement to political meddling, mirroring J. Edgar Hoover's era.
Taibbi's Departure
- The FBI's actions against Trump were either the biggest espionage story or the biggest lie in history.
- Matt Taibbi's obsession with this story led him to leave mainstream media.