The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump’s FBI in Full Collapse After Killer Turned Himself In
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Sep 13, 2025 The hosts dive into the troubling collapse of the FBI, highlighting leadership changes that have led to a lack of experienced personnel. They discuss the mismanagement surrounding the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s murder, revealing that the suspect's confession was unrelated to the FBI's work. The episode critiques the controversial actions of the FBI Director amid significant backlash, questioning the agency's current capabilities and its politicization during pivotal events like January 6th.
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Investigation Success Came From Confession, Not FBI
- Ben Meiselas argues the FBI investigation into Charlie Kirk's killer was a failure and mismanaged under Kash Patel.
- He emphasizes the suspect confessed to his father and was turned in, not located by Patel's FBI.
Wrong Suspect Publicly Identified
- Meiselas recounts the FBI misidentifying and publicly naming the wrong suspect in the Kirk case.
- He highlights a retraction after they had racially profiled an Arab Charlie Kirk supporter.
Firing Veterans Weakened FBI Capacity
- Meiselas links recent firings of experienced FBI leaders to the bureau's operational problems.
- He names specific former officials and implies politicized retribution under Patel and Trump.