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Spygate: The True Story of Collusion

October 12, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

How America’s most powerful agencies were weaponized against President Donald Trump

Although the details remain complex, the structure underlying Spygate—the creation of the false narrative that candidate Donald Trump colluded with Russia, and the spying on his presidential campaign—remains surprisingly simple:Continue Reading

Obama’s Echo Chamber

August 25, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

A story in the New Yorker from two days ago recently caught my eye.Continue Reading

Revisiting the Page FISA Applications & James Wolfe Indictment

August 2, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

On June 7, 2018, James Wolfe was arrested and charged with one count of lying to the FBI. The Wolfe Indictment was released on the same day.

Note: Wolfe was only charged with lying to the FBI. Wolfe was not charged with leaking any information.Continue Reading

Giuliani, 183 Recordings & the Media

July 30, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

“These are tapes I want you to read. I want you to hear them. I didn’t think I’d be able to get them out publicly.” – Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani went on Face the Nation.

He had a few…surprises in store.Continue Reading

Obama, the Iran Nuclear Deal & President Trump

July 26, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

The other day John Brennan sent a tweet on tariffs (thoughts here) & Iran:Continue Reading

James Clapper’s Uncomfortable Relationship with Honesty

July 19, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

James Clapper appears to have an unusually casual relationship with the Truth.Continue Reading

FISA Abuse, Four Coincidences & Questions About the DNC Server

July 17, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

I won’t say it started here.

That’s far too simplistic and much had already been done.

But this July 20, 2015 Memorandum on behalf of Sally Yates set the stage for much of what was to come.Continue Reading

John Brennan’s Role

July 16, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

Ultimately, I believe there are two fundamental stories that unveil the entirety of what’s transpired in Washington:

  1. John Brennan’s dual role – using unofficial intelligence to establish the FBI’s Trump-Russia Counterintelligence Investigation & using the Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) to push the Trump-Russia Narrative.
  2. FISA Abuse committed by the DOJ’s National Security Division and the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division.

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Devin Nunes – A Look of Shock

May 24, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

As the first of two historic meetings begin today, I thought it worthwhile to revisit the most public revealing of this sordid affair.

On March 22, 2017, after learning of Trump Transition surveillance, Devin Nunes gave an impromptu press conference followed by a more formal press conference  (transcripts here).

Like many, I will not soon forget the look of pure shock on Nunes’ face.Continue Reading

Iran – A Nuclear Capability Preserved. A Missile Program Advanced.

May 4, 2018 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showcased the results of an impressive intelligence operation by Mossad agents earlier this week.

55,000 pages of documents and another 55,000 files on 183 CDs – a half ton of documents.

The documents provide definitive proof that Iran has been lying to the International Community from beginning.Continue Reading

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Jeff Carlson is a CFA® charterholder.

He worked for 20 years as an analyst and portfolio manager in the High Yield Bond Market. He holds degrees in finance and economics.

He can be found on X (Twitter) at @themarketswork or on Substack at Truth Over News

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