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FBI Bias

The controversy surrounding the FBI's bias against Donald Trump has raised significant concerns. Ben Shapiro highlights text messages exchanged between top FBI officials, including Peter Strzok, that reveal derogatory remarks about Trump and discussions of an "insurance policy" in case he won the presidency 1. These messages suggest that investigations into Trump may have been initiated with bias, casting doubt on the integrity of the FBI's actions.

It's like an insurance policy in the unlikely event you die before you're 40.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro argues that such revelations are more damaging than any evidence presented in the Trump investigation so far 2.

   

Investigation Impact

The exposed bias within the FBI could have serious implications for the credibility of the Mueller investigation. Shapiro suggests that the investigation might be compromised due to the involvement of biased officials like Strzok, who was removed from the team after the texts were discovered 2. The media's portrayal of these events has also been criticized, with Shapiro pointing out how narratives can be manipulated to serve political agendas.

This is very similar. Even if this investigation were to come up with something, it's difficult to tell whether it was, we came up with it through bias or whether it was come up with through actual investigation.

--- Ben Shapiro

He warns that the investigation's findings might be viewed as "fruit of the poisonous tree," potentially invalidating any evidence gathered 3.