Biden DOJ Spied on Susie Wiles & Kash Patel plus a Tale of Two Olympians and Dems No Longer Proud of America

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Feb 27, 2026

They discuss allegations that the DOJ and FBI secretly subpoenaed phone records of Trump‑aligned figures and possible attorney‑client surveillance. A contrast between two figure skaters explores national loyalty and alleged Chinese intimidation. They note a sharp drop in Americans who say they are very proud of the country and debate cultural and educational causes.

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Alleged Biden DOJ Surveillance Of Trump Allies

Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson assert the Biden DOJ and FBI conducted expansive surveillance targeting Trump allies, including Susie Wiles and Kash Patel.
They cite Reuters and CBS reporting that phone records and a lawyer-client call were subpoenaed during Jack Smith's probe, arguing it fits a pattern of politicized federal agencies.

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Cruz Shares Personal Experience With Subpoenaed Phone Records

Ted Cruz recounts media reporting that 10 FBI employees were fired after Reuters said the FBI subpoenaed Susie Wiles and Kash Patel phone records.
He describes subpoenaing his own Senate office line and mocks the FBI's competence over blunt examples like using a general complaints line.

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Weaponization Of Federal Agencies Is Presented As A Historical Trend

Ted Cruz links the reported surveillance to a longer history of alleged weaponization of federal agencies dating back to the Obama era.
He contrasts institutional checks he experienced at DOJ with what he calls unchecked power under the Biden DOJ, citing large-scale subpoenas of Republicans and conservative groups.

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1. Allegations of DOJ/FBI Surveillance

The Biden DOJ and FBI spied on Trump‑aligned individuals, including:
- Susie Wiles (Trump campaign figure)
- Kash Patel
Allegations include secret subpoenas for phone records, including calls involving attorneys, raising concerns about attorney‑client privilege.
This is part of a broader history of political weaponization of federal agencies.
- DOJ/FBI surveillance also targeted several Republican senators and conservative groups.
- This fits into what they describe as a long-standing trend starting under Obama.
- Comparisons are made to historical incidents such as the Steele Dossier, the Russia investigation, and alleged misuse of federal agencies.

2. Tale of Two Olympians

Alysa Liu

Competed for the United States.
Story highlighted as:
- Daughter of a refugee who fled China after Tiananmen Square.
- Target of Chinese government intimidation, according to the hosts.
- Won Olympic gold, portrayed as a patriotic American success story.

Eileen Gu

Competed for China despite being raised in the U.S.
Accepted substantial financial incentives (as stated by the hosts).
Hosts argue that although she’s talented, choosing to compete for China invites criticism due to geopolitical tensions.

3. Concerns About Declining American Pride

A Gallup poll is showing:
- Significant decline in Americans who are “very proud” of being American.
- The drop is described as steepest among Democrats, according to the data discussed.
Commentary attributes this trend to:
- Cultural and educational shifts.
- University and K‑12 environments promoting negative views of the U.S.

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