Fact Checking Obamagate: Unpacking Trump's Spying Claims on Flynn and the Deep State Narrative

In this episode, we fact-check the allegations referred to as "Obamagate," where former President Trump accused Barack Obama and Joe Biden of spying on Michael Flynn and his campaign. Drawing on information from the sources, we explore the background of these claims, including the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation and the concept of "unmasking," which was central to the narrative. We discuss the lack of evidence found to support the idea that surveillance was directed by Obama or motivated by improper political influence. The discussion touches upon the Michael Flynn case, his conversations with the Russian ambassador, his guilty plea (later dropped by the Justice Department), and the assertion that pushing the "Obamagate" narrative serves as a distraction from other issues. We also examine the "deep state" concept often associated with these claims and the politicisation of the Department of Justice mentioned in the source.
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