The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2687 Patrick Byrne on the Deep State and His Secret Work
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Aug 29, 2025 
Patrick Byrne, the former CEO of Overstock.com, dives deep into his unexpected life as a covert government asset. He shares gripping tales of political espionage and entanglements with high-profile figures during the Obama and Trump eras. Byrne reveals chilling insights into systemic corruption within the U.S. government and recounts a secret meeting in the Oval Office regarding election integrity. His narrative blends humor with serious allegations, challenging perceptions of trust and transparency in politics while reflecting on his personal experiences in this dangerous game.
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Running Overstock While Doing Covert Work
- Byrne explains he managed Overstock while also traveling and performing tasks for government, calling Overstock at times a 'cover job.'
- He attributes his capacity to serve both roles to having no family obligations and intense time commitment to the missions.
Unexpected Contact With Soleimani During Iran Trip
- Byrne describes being instructed to accept foreign recruitment approaches and even to penetrate Iran, which unexpectedly led to contact with Qassem Soleimani.
- He says handlers objected after he befriended and met high-level Iranian figures, claiming he had exceeded intended bounds.
Realizing Maria Was A Political Setup
- Byrne recounts realizing Maria Butina was being used to create legal pretexts and warrants on US political figures as part of a broader setup.
- After being threatened and ordered to forget the Clinton bribe, he decided to push back using evidence and exposure tactics against his chain of command.
