Obama Says The Unthinkable (Ep. 2510)

The Dan Bongino Show1h 21mMay 7, 2026

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Dan Bongino delivers a high-energy, combative episode of The Dan Bongino Show, centering on a fiery critique of former President Barack Obama's recent remarks on the Colbert Show, which Bongino claims represent a 'retcon' of Obama's legacy. He argues Obama weaponized the Justice Department during his presidency, citing evidence from Senate Grassley's office and FBI notes related to the Mike Flynn investigation, and condemns Obama's attempt to shift blame onto the Trump administration. Bongino frames this as part of a broader pattern of liberal 'inversion'—accusing opponents of the very crimes they committed—using the acronym DARVO. The episode also serves as a rallying cry against political doomism, emphasizing that significant progress is underway under the Trump administration, particularly in public safety, border security, and redistricting. He highlights FBI and DEA operations against open-air drug markets, the DOJ's aggressive investigations into public corruption, and the economic momentum of a booming market and AI-driven productivity. Bongino urges listeners to reject envy-driven politics, embrace personal responsibility, and build coalitions through truth and action, culminating in a motivational call to 'collect opportunities' and 'not chase trains.' The show closes with a strong endorsement of conservative values, personal health, and the importance of voting in the upcoming midterms.

Key Takeaways
1

Don't panic during health crises—focus on R-naught and lethality, not media hysteria.

2

Obama's claim of innocence regarding Justice Department politicization is a 'retcon' backed by public evidence.

3

The Trump administration is making rapid progress on border security, redistricting, and public corruption.

4

Envy-driven politics leads to societal division and destruction—reject it.

5

Personal responsibility and small daily actions (like 10 air squats hourly) dramatically improve health and longevity.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

The Hantavirus Panic & the Danger of Media Hysteria

The more lethal and quickly the onset of symptoms for a virus, the less likely it's going to explode into a pandemic. That's why the flu and COVID, the R-naughts are very high because symptoms take a bit.

Highlight
10:00
15 min

Obama’s Retconning: The Weaponization of Justice

Barack Obama is full of crap. I think you clearly know that. Nobody weaponized the government and politicized the government and the mechanics and the gears of justice more than Barack Obama.

Highlight
25:00
17 min

The 'Nothing is Happening' Myth vs. Real Progress

We have a midterm coming up. All this stuff is going to slow down if we elect these Democrats because the Democrats are going to do nothing but subpoena people, weaponize government again.

Highlight
41:40
25 min

The Envy Trap: A Threat to Society and Mental Health

Bongino warns that the Democratic Party’s campaign strategy is built on envy and resentment, citing violent rhetoric inspired by Luigi Mangione and the Palisades fire suspect. He argues that this ideology leads to mental health decline, societal division, and violence, and contrasts it with conservative values of self-reliance and personal responsibility.

1:06:40
25 min

The Bongino Five-Point Plan: Building a Conservative Future

Bongino outlines his five-point plan—border control, redistricting, census reform, the Save America Act, and filibuster reform—as a roadmap for conservative victory. He argues that two of the five points are already achieved under Trump’s second term, and urges voters to reject doomism and stay engaged in the political process.

High-Impact Quotes
Barack Obama is full of crap. I think you clearly know that. Nobody weaponized the government and politicized the government and the mechanics and the gears of justice more than Barack Obama.
Dan Bongino38:45
Viral: 92.0
Imagine being told every day that you are so inferior to people who are white or basically any other race, that substandard conditions separate but unequal were for you.
Dan Bongino127:10
Viral: 88.0
You can't run a freaking society on this, man. By the way, this is not the first time we've had a suspect in a violent incident cite Luigi Mangione.
Dan Bongino58:10
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Dan Bongino
Topics Discussed
justice department politicization95%public health crisis response90%conservative political strategy88%border security87%health and longevity85%redistricting and electoral reform83%enmity and political division80%personal responsibility78%
People & Brands

Barack Obama

person

45xNegative

Donald Trump

person

38xPositive

FBI

organization

22xPositive

Clarence Thomas

person

18xNeutral

The Dan Bongino Show

media

15xPositive

Joe Biden

person

15xNegative

Hantavirus

other

14xNeutral

Mike Flynn

person

12xNegative

Fox News

organization

12xNeutral

Stephen Colbert

person

8xNeutral

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