Liz Oyer on Corruption at Trump’s DOJ and FBI
Summary
This episode details the turmoil within the FBI under Kash Patel, covering the resignation of Deputy Director Andrew Bailey, the demotion of agents who refused to investigate prank calls, and a catastrophic data breach. The hosts also examine Patel’s controversial social media tactics and his planned trip to Russia. Guest Liz Oyer, a former DOJ pardon attorney, discusses the administration’s politicization of the justice system, including the monetization of pardons and the DOJ’s flawed legal arguments for banning media outlets from the White House.
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FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns
Demotion of agents over Miller prank calls
Cash Patel at Alena Habba's wedding
Catastrophic FBI hack by Shiny Hunters
FOIA: Patel demands response to 'Retard Finder'
Patel's Russia trip and press secretary denial
Lawsuit by fired senior FBI officials
Intro of guest Liz Oyer, former DOJ pardon lawyer
DOJ's legal arguments for media ban criticized
National security rationale for banning CNN, Politico
Accountability for DOJ lawyers bending reality
Critique of CBS 60 Minutes on pardon economy
Liz Oyer's firing over Mel Gibson pardon
DOJ as a criminal enterprise and Epstein files
Election integrity and mail-in ballot prosecution
Liz Oyer's platforms and book promotion
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