1. Allegations of DOJ/FBI Surveillance

• The Biden DOJ and FBI spied on Trump‑aligned individuals, including:
  • Susie Wiles (Trump campaign figure)
  • Kash Patel
• Allegations include secret subpoenas for phone records, including calls involving attorneys, raising concerns about attorney‑client privilege.
• This is part of a broader history of political weaponization of federal agencies.
  
  • DOJ/FBI surveillance also targeted several Republican senators and conservative groups.
  • This fits into what they describe as a long-standing trend starting under Obama.
  • Comparisons are made to historical incidents such as the Steele Dossier, the Russia investigation, and alleged misuse of federal agencies.

2. Tale of Two Olympians

Alysa Liu

• Competed for the United States.
• Story highlighted as:
  • Daughter of a refugee who fled China after Tiananmen Square.
  • Target of Chinese government intimidation, according to the hosts.
  • Won Olympic gold, portrayed as a patriotic American success story.

Eileen Gu

• Competed for China despite being raised in the U.S.
• Accepted substantial financial incentives (as stated by the hosts).
• Hosts argue that although she’s talented, choosing to compete for China invites criticism due to geopolitical tensions.

3. Concerns About Declining American Pride

• A Gallup poll is showing:
  • Significant decline in Americans who are “very proud” of being American.
  • The drop is described as steepest among Democrats, according to the data discussed.
• Commentary attributes this trend to:
  • Cultural and educational shifts.
  • University and K‑12 environments promoting negative views of the U.S.

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