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In this episode of Liberty Lockdown, Clint Russell digs into explosive allegations surrounding Jared Kushner, including claims from a new book and Dutch intelligence that his phone was compromised and that he received hundreds of millions to billions of dollars from UAE and Saudi sources via an Azerbaijan bank while serving in the Trump White House. The discussion covers the timing around the Abraham Accords, reports of transfers to figures including a hitman, historical ties between the Kushner family and Benjamin Netanyahu, and questions about whether Kushner has functioned more as a handler or Israeli-linked operator than a pure American diplomat. Russell also addresses contemporaneous reporting linking Kushner to the Khashoggi case and places the story in the broader context of U.S. foreign policy priorities and influence. He argues that the pattern of access, funding, and outcomes raises serious questions about whose interests are being advanced. The episode closes with a critique of why Israel dominates so much of the American political conversation.00:00 Introduction and Dutch intelligence phone hack claims01:00 Kanye West comments and Kushner as potential handler02:30 Felipe Vidal / hitman allegations and denials03:15 Epstein email on $100 million Saudi transfer and Khashoggi05:00 Vanity Fair / Matthew Cole reporting on UAE and Azerbaijan funds09:00 Abraham Accords as pay-for-play and October 7th context11:00 Kushner’s childhood relationship with Netanyahu12:30 Epstein files, Dershowitz, and honeypot speculation15:00 How Kushner entered Trump’s orbit via Ivanka18:00 Netanyahu endorsement and Iran war concerns19:00 Response to Bret Stephens on Israel focus21:00 Federal judges’ trips to Israel and broader critique23:30 Closing thoughts on America First and foreign influenceCheck out my show over on Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/show/nUTYcMtl4yMuoKHljZWuBecome a supporting member of Liberty Lockdown here!: https://libertylockdown.locals.com/ This is where I do monthly AMA's for supporting members only Super valuable stuff!Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPodPickup LL shirts over at https://www.toplobsta.com/products/ll-lakers?_pos=5&_sid=e7319ba4a&_ss=r&variant=40668064186434 NEW DESIGNS JUST DROPPEDAll links: https://www.libertylockdownpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/libertylockdownAs always, if you leave a five star review on Apple Podcasts with your social media handle I'll read it on next weeks show (audio version only)! Love you long timeLiberty Lockdown presents a variety of opinions, sometimes opposing and controversial. They are not representative of the host of the podcast. Guests are encouraged to express their opinions in a safe and equitable environment.
Sponsor info: See if a gold IRA is the right move for you - go to Http://LockdownGold.com or text “Liberty" to 35052 to get your free guide from Augusta Precious Metals. In this episode of Liberty Lockdown, Clint Russell first addresses the recent Leah Files, Shawn Ryan, and Candace Owens controversy, explaining why he is staying neutral and focusing on evidence rather than personal loyalties. He then sits down with investigator Mel (https://x.com/Villgecrazylady) to break down the massive Israel bonds purchases by Palm Beach County using taxpayer funds. They detail how Joseph Abruzzo’s net worth exploded, the timing of hundreds of millions in bond buys (especially after October 7th), clear conflicts of interest with advisors, the lack of a secondary market, and the historical roots of these bonds involving figures like Jimmy Hoffa and American unions. Clint brings his former fiduciary background to highlight what he sees as clear violations of duty to taxpayers, while Mel walks through the political uniparty dynamics and recent small wins stopping further reinvestment. The conversation frames this as an underreported local-level scandal with national implications that mainstream outlets ignore.00:00 Introduction and thoughts on the Leah Files / Shawn Ryan controversy00:09 Interview begins with Mel on Palm Beach County Israel bonds00:13 Joseph Abruzzo’s net worth jump and medical DSO claims00:20 How Israel bonds work (no secondary market, held to maturity)00:26 Post-October 7th buying spree and synagogue announcements00:32 Conflicts of interest with citizen advisors and Moody’s downgrade00:36 Historical origins: Jimmy Hoffa, Teamsters, and union pension funds00:41 Other counties/states and the uniparty pattern00:48 Broader implications, Epstein-style compromise angles, and closingCheck out my show over on Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/show/nUTYcMtl4yMuoKHljZWuBecome a supporting member of Liberty Lockdown here!: https://libertylockdown.locals.com/ This is where I do monthly AMA's for supporting members only Super valuable stuff!Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPodPickup LL shirts over at https://www.toplobsta.com/products/ll-lakers?_pos=5&_sid=e7319ba4a&_ss=r&variant=40668064186434 NEW DESIGNS JUST DROPPEDAll links: https://www.libertylockdownpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/libertylockdownAs always, if you leave a five star review on Apple Podcasts with your social media handle I'll read it on next weeks show (audio version only)! Love you long timeLiberty Lockdown presents a variety of opinions, sometimes opposing and controversial. They are not representative of the host of the podcast. Guests are encouraged to express their opinions in a safe and equitable environment.
Sponsor Info: Download Kalshi. Use code LOCKDOWN to get $25 when you trade $25. https://kalshi.com/In this episode of Liberty Lockdown, Clint Russell breaks down the viral “Bongino Block Party” concept sparked by Owen Shroyer and Bobby Sauce, where the only ticket in is proof you’ve been blocked by former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino. He plays and dissects Bongino’s response, arguing that the ex-deputy director failed to deliver on Epstein, January 6, and other core promises after joining the Bureau and then dismissed critics as foreign-funded ops. The conversation then pivots to the Michigan Senate race, examining Abdul El-Sayed’s America-First-sounding ad against Mike Rogers, whom Russell calls a pure military-industrial and foreign-policy swamp candidate. He frames the contest as a deliberate false choice between a socialist and a neocon, insisting voters deserve better options like Thomas Massie. The episode closes with an update that the block party is shaping up for the first week of December in Austin.00:00 Introduction to the Bongino Block Party idea and early viral response00:02 Owen Shroyer offers to host; memes and big-name interest00:03 Dan Bongino’s response clip and initial pushback00:05 Critique of Bongino’s Epstein claims, J6 record, and “foreign ops” framing00:10 Howard Stern analogy and audience drop-off discussion00:16 Bongino’s “I own you” moment and reaction00:18 Two movies, one screen phenomenon and the right-wing media divide00:21 Abdul El-Sayed Michigan Senate ad analysis00:24 Mike Rogers as the swamp alternative and the false-choice trap00:29 Closing thoughts, voting stance, and block party updateNew Clip Channel, please subscribe! It's great: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_1E2DuUw3MJI-OiDVBNQjA Check out my show over on Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/show/nUTYcMtl4yMuoKHljZWuBecome a supporting member of Liberty Lockdown here!: https://libertylockdown.locals.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPodPickup AFAFO shirts over at https://erinnwaterdesign.com/collections/liberty-lockdownAll links: https://www.libertylockdownpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/libertylockdownAs always, leave a five star review on Spotify and Apple please and thanks!Liberty Lockdown presents a variety of opinions, sometimes opposing and controversial. They are not representative of the host of the podcast. Guests are encouraged to express their opinions in a safe and equitable environment.
Sponsor Info:1. Try High Flavanol Cocoa (Stem Cells & Nitric Oxide): (COLUMBUS DAY — BUY ONE GET ONE FREE + FREE NMN ON EVERY ORDER, 48HRS ONLY!): https://blackforestsupplements.com/lockdown2. See if a gold IRA is the right move for you - go to Http://LockdownGold.com or text “Liberty" to 35052 to get your free guide from Augusta Precious Metals.Clint Russell interviews independent investigator Steve Baker about the January 6 pipe bomb case and the evidence that Brian Cole Jr.—an autistic man currently imprisoned—is not the bomber. Baker and open-source analyst Armatus present surveillance footage placing Cole elsewhere near the Capitol at the relevant times, along with physical mismatches (gait, shoe size, mask type, clothing tags, and more) and details from the FBI interrogation transcript that narrowed their search. The discussion argues that cell-tower data is unreliable while a FirstNet government phone pinged near the drop sites, pointing to a multi-agency intelligence operation to frame the events of January 6 as an “insurrection” by Trump supporters. Russell and Baker address the post-arrest silence from Kash Patel, Dan Bongino, and the White House, the implications for a broader cover-up, and the need for public pressure to free Cole and force further investigation.Follow Steve here: https://x.com/SteveBakerUSAChapters00:00 Intro: The real insurrection & Brian Cole framing thesis04:00 Steve Baker & Armatus on the footage investigation11:00 Identifying Cole on video & family confirmation (mask, jacket)17:00 FBI transcript clues that redirected the search26:00 Physical mismatches: gait, shoes, clothing, habits32:00 Cell tower unreliability vs. FirstNet government phone37:00 Cover-up: Patel, Bongino, Trump silence & larger plot45:00 Cole’s purchases, hobbies & why the case fails51:00 Intelligence operation origins & public pressure call59:00 OutroNew Clip Channel, please subscribe! It's great: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_1E2DuUw3MJI-OiDVBNQjA Check out my show over on Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/show/nUTYcMtl4yMuoKHljZWuBecome a supporting member of Liberty Lockdown here!: https://libertylockdown.locals.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPodPickup AFAFO shirts over at https://erinnwaterdesign.com/collections/liberty-lockdownAll links: https://www.libertylockdownpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/libertylockdownAs always, leave a five star review on Spotify and Apple please and thanks!Liberty Lockdown presents a variety of opinions, sometimes opposing and controversial. They are not representative of the host of the podcast. Guests are encouraged to express their opinions in a safe and equitable environment.
This was supporter only content that I was gonna put out on Locals but the file size was too large so I'm launching it on Spotify. Please consider supporting the show on X, YT or Locals. Hope you enjoy it!I did one of these debates with Brandon like six months ago so when the new one dropped last night I decide to do a live reaction to it. Apologies for the profanity in advance lol.Full debate on WalkAway if you prefer to watch without my commentary: https://youtu.be/-rhEN8DdAgc?si=n30It4HZCe1njw3mClint Russell watches and reacts to a full MAGA versus America First debate, pausing to critique both sides in real time. He argues that Trump has abandoned core 2024 promises (especially on foreign wars, donors, and immigration), that the Iran conflict is the clearest betrayal, and that the MAGA panel’s “lesser of two evils / unity at all costs” defense is both unconvincing and strategically self-defeating ahead of the midterms. The episode covers donor influence (Adelson), the Epstein files, deportations versus H-1B, NDAA Section 219 intelligence sharing with Israel, data centers and surveillance, and the broader question of whether America First can still reform the GOP from within or must punish it at the ballot box. Russell is unsparing with the MAGA side while giving the America First panelists credit for specific policy arguments.Chapters00:00 Intro & debate setup03:00 America First opening statements (Iran, immigration, promises)09:30 MAGA opening statements & “fracturing the party”16:40 Big donors & Miriam Adelson25:00 Iran war, nuclear claims & regime change40:00 Economic affordability & “real wins don’t need explaining”47:00 Border, wall, deportations & H-1B58:00 Reforming the GOP from within vs third-party pressure01:04:00 Immigration deep dive & judges01:15:00 “Change it from within” vs Massie/MTG ousters01:25:00 Data centers, AI race & surveillance state01:40:00 Technocracy, deflation risks & oligarch incentives01:55:00 NDAA Section 219 & Israel intelligence sharing02:10:00 Israel influence, Clean Break & “we’ve been at war” claims02:30:00 Media divide: cable vs podcasts, Candace & Tucker02:45:00 Midterms strategy & punishing broken promises02:58:00 OutroCheck out my show over on Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/show/nUTYcMtl4yMuoKHljZWuBecome a supporting member of Liberty Lockdown here!: https://libertylockdown.locals.com/ This is where I do monthly AMA's for supporting members only Super valuable stuff!Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPodPickup LL shirts over at https://www.toplobsta.com/products/ll-lakers?_pos=5&_sid=e7319ba4a&_ss=r&variant=40668064186434 NEW DESIGNS JUST DROPPEDAll links: https://www.libertylockdownpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/libertylockdownAs always, if you leave a five star review on Apple Podcasts with your social media handle I'll read it on next weeks show (audio version only)! Love you long timeLiberty Lockdown presents a variety of opinions, sometimes opposing and controversial. They are not representative of the host of the podcast. Guests are encouraged to express their opinions in a safe and equitable environment.
Sponsor Info:1. Head to https://policygenius.com/LOCKDOWN to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.2. See if a gold IRA is the right move for you - go to Http://LockdownGold.com or text “Liberty" to 35052 to get your free guide from Augusta Precious Metals.Clint Russell argues that Trump is preparing an October surprise by quietly de-escalating (or abandoning) the Ukraine conflict—through pressure on Zelensky, reduced Starlink/Starshield support, and a possible understanding with Putin—so he can escalate hard against Iran, potentially targeting Kharg Island and Iranian oil infrastructure or potentially a MOAB. He ties this to Trump’s midterm panic, oil-price fallout from the Strait of Hormuz and refinery strikes, NATO signaling a softer line on Russia, and what he sees as Israel-first hawks (including Shapiro) pushing a high-risk gambit that could trigger broader Gulf retaliation. The episode also covers Trump-admin corruption claims, the death-penalty debate in light of Charlie Kirk’s old comments, and a local candidate’s unhinged rant. Russell views the Ukraine pivot as welcome if real, but the Iran escalation as a dangerous, ego- and donor-driven trap.Chapters00:00 Intro & midterms lost01:20 Trump on Iran leadership & “we went too far”02:40 Ukraine vs. Iran: oil, refineries & diesel05:10 Zelensky blames Iran war for oil spike; Trump claims ceasefire07:00 Trump calls for new Ukrainian leader09:40 Zelensky on Fox & elections11:30 Starlink/Starshield slowdown & Elon’s response14:10 US nerfs Ukraine support to show who’s boss15:50 NATO (Rutte) softens on Russia threat16:40 Kellogg backs Ukraine refinery strikes17:50 Reading the tea leaves: Putin deal for Iran focus19:30 Shapiro on bombing Kharg Island21:10 October surprise: limited Kharg/Iran escalation23:20 Midterm timing & “shock and awe” gamble26:00 Fuentes on Trump-admin corruption & impeachment risk29:00 Houthis hit Saudi; petrodollar & Israel treaty talk32:40 Charlie Kirk/Knowles on death penalty & state power37:20 Local Democrat candidate’s rant40:10 Shapiro on “Jewish” identity & Israel41:50 OutroNew Clip Channel, please subscribe! It's great: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_1E2DuUw3MJI-OiDVBNQjA Check out my show over on Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/show/nUTYcMtl4yMuoKHljZWuBecome a supporting member of Liberty Lockdown here!: https://libertylockdown.locals.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPodPickup AFAFO shirts over at https://erinnwaterdesign.com/collections/liberty-lockdownAll links: https://www.libertylockdownpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/libertylockdownAs always, leave a five star review on Spotify and Apple please and thanks!Liberty Lockdown presents a variety of opinions, sometimes opposing and controversial. They are not representative of the host of the podcast. Guests are encouraged to express their opinions in a safe and equitable environment.
Sponsor Info: See if a gold IRA is the right move for you - go to Http://LockdownGold.com or text “Liberty" to 35052 to get your free guide from Augusta Precious Metals.Clint Russell contrasts RFK Jr.’s old answer on Israeli influence with a deleted post calling the Gaza genocide charge laughable, and argues the flip, plus the “antisemitism is the number one scourge” line at HHS, shows a compromised official. He pairs that with Trump refusing to prosecute prior presidents, Peter Thiel saying his bias is to defer to the IDF, Glenn Beck’s paid Israeli-flag sponsorship, and a DOJ and state apparatus treating criticism of a foreign government as a domestic hate priority. The back half tracks a NatCon-in-Israel messaging shift aimed at young right-wingers, then breaks with Nick Fuentes on Maduro, IDF-trained immigration enforcement, and excommunicating Tucker and Candace over Tyler Robinson doubts, ending on paid clipping campaigns that manufacture who looks guilty...and not just about Charlie Kirk.0:00 RFK Jr. then vs. now on Israel2:40 Ethnic cleansing, HHS, MAHA stall3:50 Trump: I could have prosecuted them, I won’t5:40 Epstein, Thiel, “my bias is to defer to Israel”9:10 Massie primary money9:40 Glenn Beck flies the Israeli flag — paid11:40 Visa revocations, curriculum, Florida laws14:00 Todd Blanche and the DOJ hate pivot16:20 NatCon in Tel Aviv: war-weary America19:00 Smotrich, borders, the bait-and-switch23:20 Gold sponsor25:20 Fuentes: “I’m pro-America,” Maduro, ICE, Greenland30:20 Tyler Robinson as a loyalty test33:10 Blake Neff slip35:10 Shapiro: Tucker is suppressing turnout38:00 AI, deleted history, who the real coalition is40:50 Paid clippers, Elephant Clipping, TPUSA vs Candace47:00 Russia plague aside, outroNew Clip Channel, please subscribe! It's great: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_1E2DuUw3MJI-OiDVBNQjA Check out my show over on Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/show/nUTYcMtl4yMuoKHljZWuBecome a supporting member of Liberty Lockdown here!: https://libertylockdown.locals.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPodPickup AFAFO shirts over at https://erinnwaterdesign.com/collections/liberty-lockdownAll links: https://www.libertylockdownpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/libertylockdownAs always, leave a five star review on Spotify and Apple please and thanks!Liberty Lockdown presents a variety of opinions, sometimes opposing and controversial. They are not representative of the host of the podcast. Guests are encouraged to express their opinions in a safe and equitable environment.
Sponsor Info: 1. See if a gold IRA is the right move for you - go to Http://LockdownGold.com or text “Liberty" to 35052 to get your free guide from Augusta Precious Metals.Clint Russell and Auron MacIntyre break down why the GOP keeps running ads that punch down at young white men while ignoring who actually uses welfare, and why that disconnect is driving the base away. They argue Trump’s second term has been defined by Israel-first foreign policy, stalled deportations, the Epstein-file fiasco, and a midterms strategy that rewards neocons instead of America First voters. Auron makes the case for staying inside the Republican coalition as boomer Zionism dies out demographically; Clint wants to punish the betrayal at the ballot box and force a real realignment. They close on whether JD Vance can pick up the mantle, local resilience as the total state advances, and why right-wing libertarians and nationalists are closer allies than either side admits.Watch Auron: https://www.youtube.com/@AuronMacIntyre0:00 GOP welfare ad & young white men2:50 Anti-white media tropes & collapsing outcomes7:50 Colorblind 90s vs forced identitarianism10:00 Christian Zionism, Israel exception, intelligence-sharing bills16:30 Israel criticism, tribal politics, JD Vance21:20 Gold sponsor22:30 Deportations vs Lebanon/Iran, friend-enemy split25:00 Midterms: punish GOP or hold the coalition?31:30 Did Trump even try on domestic policy? Epstein, Fauci, bully pulpit42:00 Is MAGA dead? Can Vance deliver America First?46:00 Neocon civil war inside the GOP52:30 Demographic turnover, 2028, stay in the party59:00 Libertarians as a GOP faction vs withholding votes1:07:00 Iran war, affordability, inevitable midterm bloodbath1:11:00 Vance ticket, VP signals, Schmitt/Gill1:15:30 The Total State & local resilienceNew Clip Channel, please subscribe! It's great: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_1E2DuUw3MJI-OiDVBNQjA Check out my show over on Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/show/nUTYcMtl4yMuoKHljZWuBecome a supporting member of Liberty Lockdown here!: https://libertylockdown.locals.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPodPickup AFAFO shirts over at https://erinnwaterdesign.com/collections/liberty-lockdownAll links: https://www.libertylockdownpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/libertylockdownAs always, leave a five star review on Spotify and Apple please and thanks!Liberty Lockdown presents a variety of opinions, sometimes opposing and controversial. They are not representative of the host of the podcast. Guests are encouraged to express their opinions in a safe and equitable environment.
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