Republicans Use Hero Narrative Around FBI Bust to Justify Expansive Security Powers
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Conservative lawmakers praise the FBI for stopping the White House plot, repeatedly crediting Trump-appointed officials. The drumbeat dramatizes constant danger and centers Republicans as the only reliable guardians.
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Conservative lawmakers praise the FBI for stopping the White House plot, repeatedly crediting Trump-appointed officials. The drumbeat dramatizes constant danger and centers Republicans as the only reliable guardians.
The FBI makes up these plots to foil them
Interesting, Signal communications weren't secure. I wonder when the FBI is going to investigate the Secretary of Defense, Vice President, and others who needlessly and carelessly exposed U.S. military personnel to undue risk by using Signal to discuss active military operations.
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The FBI makes up these plots to foil them
The FBI makes up these plots to foil them
January 6th was a planned political attack. But look at what happened. This FBI has zero credibility. Thanks for your amusing posts though.
Interesting, Signal communications weren't secure. I wonder when the FBI is going to investigate the Secretary of Defense, Vice President, and others who needlessly and carelessly exposed U.S. military personnel to undue risk by using Signal to discuss active military operations.