The Government Isn’t Hiding Conspiracy… It’s Hiding Something Worse | Andrew Bustamante Pt. 1 X Impact Theory w/ Tom Bilyeu

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🗓️ 25 November 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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On today’s episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down with former CIA operative Andrew Bustamante for a deep and eye-opening conversation that’s going to challenge how you see government transparency, conspiracy theories, and global power plays. Together, they dig into the silence and confusion surrounding high-profile cases like the assassination attempt on Trump, Charlie Kirk’s killing, and the ever-shadowy Epstein files—exploring why the FBI keeps the public in the dark and whether it’s just incompetence or calculated strategy. Andrew Bustamante brings his unique insider’s perspective, breaking down how America’s branches of government operate, what really happens when the public gets answers (and when they don’t), and why conspiracies spread so fast in the age of social media. The episode doesn’t stop there: Tom and Andrew debate popular narratives, including Candace Owens’ claims about coordinated killings, and examine how to separate fact from fiction in the current torrent of information. Plus, the two tackle bigger issues like America’s distrust for its institutions, China’s global rise and potential conflict over Taiwan, and the uncomfortable realities behind economic meltdowns and national security. If you’re interested in seeing past the headlines and understanding the mechanics—both visible and hidden—of government, power, and misinformation, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Let’s jump in! Linkedin: Post your job free at https://linkedin.com/impacttheory HomeServe: Help protect your home systems – and your wallet – with HomeServe against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month at https://homeserve.com True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe at https://trueclassic.com/impact Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact CashApp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl #CashAppPod Business Wars: Follow Business Wars on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact AirDoctor: Up to $300 off with code IMPACT at https://airdoctorpro.com What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:23.6	HelloVet.
0:25.9	Andrew Bustamante, welcome back.
0:27.9	Thanks for having me, brother.
0:29.2	Always a pleasure, I assure you.
0:32.3	Let me ask, as a former CIA operative, what do you read into the fact that the FBI is being so silent about the attempted assassination of Trump, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the Epstein files?
0:47.0	The FBI is leaning into the way our government is divided, meaning how it's actually divided by our founding fathers.
0:52.8	The legislative branch, the executive branch,
0:54.7	the judicial branch, FBI falls under the judicial branch.
0:58.5	The president falls under the executive branch.
1:00.2	And of course, Congress, the House,
1:01.7	all falls under the legislative branch.
1:04.0	So the three branches of government are built
1:06.4	to keep each other's in check,
1:09.0	but they're also built to kind of protect their own vertical,
1:14.0	their own duties. So I think FBI understands there's certain duties that they have that are
1:18.7	defined by their role in government. And it doesn't matter what the House or the president has
1:23.3	to say, those duties can't be messed with. But then you also have this layer where Cash
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