SHOCKING! Democrat strategist Lis Smith a top party insider and longtime advisor to Pete Buttigieg just admitted what many suspected all along:
“We resisted so hard between 2017 and 2024. We impeached the guy, we prosecuted him, convicted him of 34 felony counts and guess what? He still got elected. So I don’t know how much harder we can resist right now.”
CNN’s host was stunned and asked her directly:
Host: “Are you admitting that the case against Trump in New York was part of the organized Democratic Party resistance?”
Lis Smith: “It was a Democratic prosecutor, and at the time I said I thought it was unwise… I just think it was a boneheaded move by Alvin Bragg.”
Translation: She just said the quiet part out loud.
These so-called “felony convictions” were never about justice they were about politics. A weaponized prosecution meant to stop a political opponent that backfired spectacularly.
Even CNN couldn’t spin it.
The truth is now out:
Trump didn’t beat the system he exposed it.
Source: CNN / “The Arena with Kasie Hunt”
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A major showdown over corruption in Washington is finally taking shape — and it’s happening because President Trump and his America First allies have forced the issue into the spotlight. As part of a sweeping probe into insider trading on Capitol Hill, the House Administration Committee held a critical hearing titled “Taking Stock of the STOCK Act,” led by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI). The goal: expose the unethical behavior in Congress and push forward long-delayed reforms that Trump and conservative lawmakers have championed for years.
The hearing brought in key witnesses from the Taxpayers Protection Alliance and the Manhattan Institute, who laid out just how deep the insider-trading scandal runs in Washington. For the first time in years, Congress is being pressured to take responsibility for the corruption that Trump warned the American people about from day one. These organizations are now urging Congress to adopt real, enforceable reforms — not just cosmetic fixes.
Rep. Steil made it clear he intends to tear down the wall of protection that lawmakers have enjoyed for decades. “Members of Congress should never profit off insider information,” he said. Under Trump’s influence, Republicans have become far more aggressive about rooting out corruption and holding the political elite to account — something the pre-Trump GOP never had the backbone to do.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), one of the most consistent fighters for the Trump agenda, applauded the hearing and renewed calls for his Restore Trust in Congress Act. Roy’s bill would ban members of Congress — as well as their spouses and families — from trading stocks altogether. In other words, it would finally shut down a corrupt system that has let politicians get rich while Americans suffer under inflation, bad policy, and stagnant wages.
Roy rightly pointed out that trust in Congress has collapsed because Americans believe their elected officials are enriching themselves. “The American people should have faith that Congress is at work for the good of the country, not for their own bank accounts,” he said. And he is correct — nothing has shattered public trust more than watching lawmakers become multimillionaires on government salaries while blocking Trump’s reforms.
One of the biggest drivers of this public anger is Nancy Pelosi’s now-infamous history of wildly successful stock trades. Reports indicate Pelosi and her husband raked in roughly $130 million
during her political career — numbers that raised eyebrows across the political spectrum. Even CNN’s Scott Jennings mocked her astronomical returns, joking that Trump should “put her in charge of Social Security” because “we could all retire in 6 months” if she managed everyone’s money the way she manages her own.
Pelosi’s wealth explosion has become a symbol of the Washington Swamp Trump has fought so relentlessly. Social media erupted once again after the hearing, with users pointing out that her net worth has skyrocketed to more than
This is exactly why Trump’s push to “Drain the Swamp” remains more relevant than ever. Insider trading by elected officials is one of the most toxic, corrupting forces in Washington, and the establishment has spent decades ducking accountability. Now, with Trump back in the center of American politics, Republicans are being forced to confront the rot publicly.
Chairman Steil’s hearing is just the beginning. With Trump’s backing, pressure is mounting for Congress to finally ban stock trading for lawmakers and restore confidence in an institution that has all but collapsed under Democrat corruption. And conservatives are making it clear: the days of politicians using insider access to make themselves rich while betraying the American people must come to an end.
If Republicans continue following the America First model of transparency and accountability, Congress could finally adopt ethical standards worthy of the citizens they represent — not the political insiders who have turned Capitol Hill into their personal investment club. Trump started this fight, and now his allies are carrying it forward. The swamp is shaking — and for the first time in years, reform is actually on the table.
In a seismic development that has reignited one of America’s most polarizing political controversies, Attorney General Pam Bondi has greenlit the release of long-classified documents tied to Hillary Clinton’s private email server, used during her time as Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013.
Announced on July 21, 2025, the decision aligns with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley’s relentless push for transparency, a cause he has championed since 2016. Bondi lauded Grassley’s “dogged pursuit of truth,” emphasizing the Department of Justice’s commitment to public accountability.
Yet, while the declassification of these documents—particularly a previously unreleased appendix dubbed the “Clinton Annex”—has shed new light on past investigative failures, it is a single, cryptic email buried within the trove that has sent shockwaves through Washington, raising fresh questions and fueling intense speculation.
The Clinton Annex, an addendum to the Justice Department’s 2018 Inspector General report, exposes significant shortcomings in the FBI’s handling of the Clinton email investigation under former Director James Comey.
The report details how the FBI failed to fully analyze critical evidence, including thumb drives containing sensitive government communications, some reportedly involving then-President Barack Obama.
Grassley, in a fiery statement, called the FBI’s efforts “grossly inadequate,” criticizing Comey, former Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, and ex-FBI Agent Peter Strzok for neglecting key evidence.
This revelation has reignited debates over whether political bias influenced the FBI’s 2016 decision to clear Clinton of criminal charges, a move Comey announced before even interviewing her, raising eyebrows about the investigation’s integrity.
While the annex’s findings have sparked outrage, it is a newly uncovered email that has stolen the spotlight. The email, with its sender and recipient still under review for declassification, contains a vague yet provocative reference to a “sensitive operation” involving foreign actors and a senior State Department figure.
Dated during Clinton’s tenure, the message hints at coordinated efforts to shield certain activities from public view, though its exact nature remains unclear. Political analysts and lawmakers are now dissecting its potential implications, with some suggesting it could point to undisclosed diplomatic deals or even attempts to influence the 2016 election.
The email’s ambiguity has unleashed a torrent of theories, from credible concerns about national security to wild conspiracies circulating online.
Grassley, who has fought for these documents’ release since 2018, praised Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel for their commitment to openness. “The American people deserve to know the truth, no matter how long it takes,” he declared, calling for further probes into the national security risks posed by the FBI’s lapses. Bondi echoed his resolve, framing the release as a step toward restoring trust in federal institutions.
However, skeptics question the timing, noting that Bondi’s decision coincides with scrutiny over her handling of other high-profile cases, including those tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Critics argue the move could be a calculated distraction, dismissing it as “partisan posturing” designed to rehash old controversies.
The resurfacing of Clinton’s email saga, now amplified by this mysterious message, has deepened Washington’s partisan divide. Republicans are seizing on the email as evidence of potential misconduct, demanding renewed investigations, while Democrats decry the release as a political stunt irrelevant to current priorities.
The email’s cryptic content ensures it will remain a lightning rod for debate, with its true significance still shrouded in uncertainty. As Washington grapples with this unexpected twist, the Clinton email controversy—once thought relegated to history—proves its enduring power to captivate, divide, and unsettle the political landscape, reminding us that some scandals never truly fade.