The Young Turks Dan Bongino Admits To Spreading Conspiracies For Money?! & Kash Gets Exposed For Another Scandal. - December 5, 2025
Dec 6, 2025
A House Democrat pushes for impeachment against Pete Hegseth amid rising tensions over his actions at the Pentagon. Dan Bongino faces tough questions about his promotion of election conspiracies linked to January 6. The hosts dive into economic pressures affecting Republicans and critique Jesse Watters' claims on Trump's economy. Meanwhile, Kash Patel is in hot water for misusing FBI resources. Broader discussions on media ethics and accountability round out the conversation, highlighting political and economic dynamics.
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Credit For Patel On Pipe‑Bomber Arrest
- Cenk credits Kash Patel's team with ultimately arresting the January 5 pipe‑bomb suspect, despite earlier skepticism.
- He frames it as the first time he publicly gives Patel credit while noting Patel's controversies.
Pipe‑Bomber Likely Motivated By 2020 Lies
- The pipe-bomb suspect arrested told the FBI he believed the 2020 election was stolen, indicating likely pro‑Trump motive.
- Hosts note right-wing media will downplay that fact while conservatives celebrated the arrest politically.
Bongino Admitted He Was Paid For Opinions
- John and Cenk play a clip of Dan Bongino being confronted on Fox for pushing false pipe‑bomb conspiracies before joining the FBI.
- Bongino admits he was paid for opinion and says he will return to commentary after government service.