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Congressman Devin Nunes claims that newly declassified documents are "smoking guns" proving the Obama administration knew about Hillary Clinton's operation against the Trump campaign. Nunes asserts that the Crossfire Hurricane team at the FBI was aware of the Clinton-funded origins of the investigation. President Trump has stated he declassified all related documents a year ago to facilitate the Durham probe.
Michael Cohen "Smoking Gun" and Lindsey Graham "Smoking Saw"
Media coverage of Michael Cohen's testimony was contrasted with Senator Lindsey Graham's harsh critique of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). Graham famously stated that there is not a "smoking gun" but a "smoking saw" regarding the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. The phrase refers to the alleged use of a bone saw during the assassination at the Saudi consulate.
As the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev begins, questions arise regarding the "smoking gun" video evidence previously cited by Governor Duval Patrick. Despite official claims that video showed the suspect placing a backpack near a child, no such footage has been produced in court. The defense's strategy of admitting Tsarnaev's presence while blaming his brother is compared to the legal proceedings in the film Idiocracy.
Al Sharpton, FBI Informant Allegations, and "The Cat" Defense
The Smoking Gun recently revealed that Al Sharpton served as an FBI informant in the 1980s, known as "CI-7." Sharpton defended his actions at a National Action Committee event, claiming he was cooperating with law enforcement to get guns and crime out of the community. He famously stated, "I'm a cat, not a rat," arguing that he was helping the government investigate mobsters who were exploiting black artists like James Brown.
Ted Williams, a homeless man from Ohio with a "golden voice," became a viral sensation and was subsequently featured on the CBS Early Show. The Smoking Gun released reports detailing Williams' extensive criminal history and multiple mugshots. A conflict occurred at a New York airport where one media outlet reportedly intercepted Williams to prevent a scheduled reunion with his mother organized by a rival network.
Wyclef Jean, Yele Haiti Foundation, Charity Scrutiny
The Yele Haiti Foundation, led by musician Wyclef Jean, faced immediate scrutiny from the Better Business Bureau and The Smoking Gun regarding its accounting practices. Critics questioned the organization's ability to function and its past IRS tax returns from 2005 to 2007. The rapid release of these negative reports suggests to the hosts that the information may have been prepared in advance by intelligence or vetting agencies.
