The Biggest Fraud in D.C. (Ep. 2485)
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In this high-energy episode of The Dan Bongino Show, host Dan Bongino delivers a blistering critique of media hypocrisy, political fraud, and the failures of liberal governance, using a mix of personal anecdotes, political analysis, and sharp satire. He opens with a viral-style challenge to test the authenticity of online followings by posting contradictory statements about Kentucky candidate Tom Massey, accusing him of being a fraud who refused to accept a briefing on key cases despite publicly criticizing them. Bongino then pivots to a broader indictment of the media, particularly the Daily Mail, for misleading coverage of the Charlie Hebdo case, and attacks the left’s double standards on war, calling out their sudden concern over TSA lines as a result of personal inconvenience rather than principle. He champions President Trump’s military actions in Iran as a strategic success and defends the White House ballroom and bunker projects as necessary security upgrades, dismissing left-wing outrage as jealousy over Trump’s legacy. Bongino argues that political change only happens when policies personally hurt people, citing New York City’s crime turnaround and Maryland’s tax revolt as historical examples. He makes a passionate case for scrapping the Senate filibuster to enable Republican majoritarian rule, arguing that Democrats will eventually dismantle big government themselves, allowing voters to see the consequences. The episode culminates in a fiery interview with Navy SEAL veteran Ed Galrine, a Republican candidate for Kentucky’s 4th congressional district, who strongly supports constitutional carry, opposes birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants, and advocates for a reformed NATO. Bongino closes with a call to action for civic engagement and a plug for Rumble, reinforcing his message that only through direct participation can conservative values be preserved.
Test online influence by posting contradictory statements—real followers won’t flip-flop.
Media criticism of Trump’s war actions is hypocritical; they complain about both 'forever war' and its end.
Political change only happens when bad policies personally hurt people—principle alone doesn’t shift behavior.
The filibuster should be scrapped to allow majority rule and create a clear contrast between big and small government.
Birthright citizenship should be re-evaluated under the 14th Amendment’s 'subject to the jurisdiction' clause.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Fraud Test: Who Has Real Support?
“Do my little test. You'll see what I mean.”
Media Hypocrisy and the Daily Mail Debacle
“The Daily Mail is full of shit.”
Trump’s War Strategy and the Iran Crisis
“This is asymmetric information warfare.”
The Real Reason the Left is Mad: Personal Cost
Bongino argues that political opponents only change when policies hurt them personally—using TSA line frustrations as a prime example of when liberal media’s outrage becomes real.
The Filibuster and the Need for Contrast
“Let them do their thing. Let them show America how bad it sucks.”
“The Ayatollah was a suicide bomber looking for a nuke.”
“Let them do their thing. Let them show America how bad it sucks.”
“The Daily Mail is full of shit.”
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Dan Bongino
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Donald Trump
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Tom Massey
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Ed Galrine
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Supreme Court
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Daily Mail
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NATO
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Wall Street Journal
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Rumble
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Bernie Sanders
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