Florida Probe Ignites Fresh Scrutiny Into 2016 Russia Election Hoax
The Ben Ferguson Podcast
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🗓️ 18 February 2026
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Summary
1. Background: 2016 Russian Election Interference
- U.S. intelligence agencies (FBI, CIA, NSA) concluded Russia conducted a broad influence campaign aimed at undermining confidence in the 2016 election and harming Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
- Assessments stated Vladimir Putin preferred Donald Trump, though no vote tampering was alleged.
- Russia’s efforts reportedly included:
- Cyber hacking of DNC/Clinton campaign systems.
- The Internet Research Agency running divisive social‑media operations.
- Disinformation and leak operations (e.g., via WikiLeaks).
2. Mueller Investigation (2017–2019)
- Special Counsel Robert Mueller investigated both Russian interference and possible coordination with the Trump campaign.
- The report found:
- Russia conducted a “sweeping and systematic” interference effort.
- Insufficient evidence to charge a criminal conspiracy involving the Trump campaign.
3. Current DOJ Investigation & Subpoenas
- The Justice Department issued new subpoenas related to:
- The creation of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA).
- The government’s response to Russian interference.
- Actions of individuals involved in investigations involving Trump.
- Subpoenas target records from 2016–present and involve former intelligence and law‑enforcement officials.
4. Focus on Former CIA Director John Brennan
- Brennan’s lawyers were reportedly told he is a target in the inquiry.
- The House Judiciary Committee referred Brennan for criminal prosecution, alleging he made false statements to Congress about:
- His involvement with the Steele dossier.
- The dossier’s inclusion in the ICA.
- Declassified documents reportedly contradict Brennan’s past testimony about the dossier’s role.
5. Political Dispute Over the Steele Dossier
- The Steele dossier is described as uncorroborated opposition research.
- Longstanding debate:
- Brennan claims he opposed its inclusion in the ICA.
- Critics assert CIA leadership allowed or supported its use despite concerns about reliability.
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| 0:23.3 | You're listening to the 47 morning update with Ben Ferguson. |
| 0:27.1 | Good Wednesday morning. Nice to have you with us on the 47 morning update and we've got a very big story for you. |
| 0:32.8 | The Department of Justice has issued new subpoenas in the Russian election interference response. |
| 0:41.7 | This is what accountability looks like for the left going after Donald Trump and trying to take him out. |
| 0:47.9 | It was nothing more than a coup attempt. |
| 0:50.1 | And now they're having to answer for it. |
| 0:52.6 | And we have the details. |
| 0:54.2 | It's the 47 morning update, and it starts right now. |
| 0:57.5 | Story number one. |
| 0:58.8 | So the DOJ has issued new subpoenas in the Russian election interference case, |
| 1:05.3 | but I want to take you back and remind you quickly of what got us to where we are today |
| 1:09.7 | and this accountability. |
| 1:11.5 | After the 2016 election, U.S. intelligence agencies run by, you guessed it, the radicals |
| 1:18.9 | and the deep state, including the FBI, the CIA and the NSA, concluded that the Russian |
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