The Dan Bongino Show

Obama Says The Unthinkable (Ep. 2510)

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May 7, 2026
A take on Obama’s comments about DOJ independence and a critique of alleged historical weaponization of justice. Coverage of an FBI raid at a state senator’s office and related public-corruption actions. Discussion of federal raids on open-air drug markets and law-and-order priorities. Notes on economic strength, AI-driven productivity, and a push for health and small habits to improve longevity.
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ADVICE

Stay Calm And Use R‑Naught To Assess Outbreaks

  • Do not panic during viral outbreaks and avoid overreacting to media hysteria.
  • Dan Bongino urges checking R-naught and lethality, stay calm, wash hands, avoid selling stocks, and resist repeating COVID-era panic measures.
INSIGHT

The Nothing Is Happening Narrative Is Misleading

  • 'Nothing Is Happening' is a recurring theme Bongino disputes by listing active DOJ and public corruption actions.
  • He cites subpoenas in Georgia, raids like Louise Lucas, and ongoing denaturalizations as proof of movement.
INSIGHT

Obama Retconning The Weaponization Narrative

  • Barack Obama publicly denied weaponizing DOJ but Dan argues Obama authored the Intelligence Community Assessment that spawned the Russia collusion narrative.
  • Bongino calls this retconning and points to Grassley releases and Flynn notes as supporting evidence.
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