The Feds 123. Who’s Really in Charge? The Internal Power Struggle | Ivan Raiklin | The Feds
Feb 24, 2026
Ivan Raiklin, a constitutional attorney and former Green Beret known for probing deep state activity, weighs in on Washington power plays. He tackles COVID transparency, the Epstein files as alleged leverage, internal DC influence struggles, election probes, and clashes over Religious Liberty. Short, pointed, and provocative discussion of who pulls the strings in DC.
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Why COVID Transparency Is Being Blocked
- Ivan Raiklin argues COVID transparency is blocked by interlocking political and corporate interests protecting themselves.
- He names Jared Kushner, Mike Pence, pharma donors, and media as reasons investigations stall and accountability is unlikely under current power structures.
Use Platform Files To Force Transparency
- Do push for public release of platform communications and leverage whistleblower holdings like the Twitter files to expose blackmail and coordination.
- Ivan suggests coordinating with Elon Musk or independent release to force accountability and spur citizen action if government won't act.
How Major Donors Shift White House Policy
- Ivan links concentrated donor influence to policy direction, highlighting Miriam Adelson as a dominant Republican donor shaping the White House.
- He traces influence through Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita and notes Elon Musk and Charlie Kirk briefly counterbalanced that influence earlier.