CIA RAIDS Tulsi Gabbard’s Office

Making the Argument with Nick Freitas52mMay 14, 2026

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A bombshell revelation has rocked the U.S. political landscape: a CIA whistleblower claims the agency raided Tulsi Gabbard’s office as Director of National Intelligence, seizing 40 boxes of JFK and MK Ultra files just before their scheduled public release under a presidential executive order. The alleged raid, coupled with claims of ongoing surveillance on Gabbard’s office, has ignited a firestorm over the power and accountability of America’s intelligence agencies. Host Nick Freitas and historian Christian Hines dissect the implications, emphasizing that this isn’t just about historical documents—it’s about a fundamental crisis of power: whether unelected bureaucrats can override the will of the elected president and Congress. The episode explores the historical context of MK Ultra and JFK assassination files, the political fallout from the CIA’s defensive response, and the broader concern about a 'deep state' operating with impunity. With multiple members of Congress, including Mike Lee and Anna Paulina Luna, demanding the return of documents and threatening subpoenas, the situation has escalated into a constitutional showdown. The hosts argue that if proven true, this is not a matter for bureaucratic reform alone, but for criminal accountability—perp walks, prosecutions, and the dismantling of a culture where intelligence agencies believe they are above the law.

Key Takeaways
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The CIA allegedly seized 40 boxes of JFK and MK Ultra files from Tulsi Gabbard’s office just before their public release under a presidential executive order.

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Whistleblowers claim the CIA not only stole documents but also spied on Gabbard’s office, potentially wiretapping phones and monitoring computers.

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This incident raises a constitutional crisis: whether unelected intelligence officials can obstruct the will of the elected president and Congress.

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The CIA’s public response—calling the congressional hearing 'political theater'—is seen as tone-deaf and damaging to its credibility.

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If proven true, the appropriate response is not more laws, but criminal prosecutions and public accountability, not just reforms.

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The CIA Raid on Tulsi Gabbard's Office: A Constitutional Crisis

The real question here is, did the CIA actually do this? And if it did... What does it actually mean for the agency and for the DNI? What does it mean when you actually have an agency that feels so bold as to spy on their own boss and potentially thwart an executive order?

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Background on JFK, MK Ultra, and the Executive Order

Christian Hines provides historical context on MK Ultra—a CIA mind control program—and the significance of JFK assassination files. He explains that President Trump’s 2025 executive order to declassify these documents was a major policy shift, setting the stage for the alleged CIA interference.

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10 min

Whistleblower Testimony and the CIA’s Surveillance Allegations

They went so far as to spy on her and her staff at the same time, according to this whistleblower who was speaking.

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10 min

Congressional Backlash and the CIA’s Defiant Response

The reputation has already hurt right now. In a large part, it's because of this perception that elements within our intelligence community operate with impunity.

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The Deeper Crisis: The 'Deep State' and Accountability

Who runs the federal government? Is it the president and Congress that the American people elect... Or is it the unelected bureaucrats at the CIA that don't answer to anybody?

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High-Impact Quotes
Who runs the federal government? Is it the president and Congress that the American people elect... Or is it the unelected bureaucrats at the CIA that don't answer to anybody?
Nick Freitas26:45
Viral: 92.0
The reform measure at this point is the arrest, trial, conviction and punishment of people that did these things. That's my take on it.
Nick Freitas37:01
Viral: 90.0
If power doesn't reside with elected officials, if ultimately the American people believe that intelligence agencies are other elements within the government... can essentially compromise elected officials, then it completely undermines the basis upon which our system is created.
Nick Freitas44:17
Viral: 89.0
Speakers

Host

Nick Freitas

Guest

Christian Hines
Topics Discussed
CIA raid on Tulsi Gabbard's office95%Deep state and bureaucratic overreach94%Intelligence agency accountability92%Executive order and declassification of JFK files90%Congressional oversight of intelligence agencies88%Surveillance and Fourth Amendment violations87%MK Ultra program and mind control85%Whistleblower testimony and credibility80%
People & Brands

Nick Freitas

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40xNeutral

CIA

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32xNegative

Tulsi Gabbard

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24xNeutral

Christian Hines

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15xNeutral

Donald Trump

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12xPositive

JFK assassination files

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12xNeutral

MK Ultra

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10xNeutral

James Erdman

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8xPositive

Anna Paulina Luna

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6xPositive

Good Ranchers

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6xPositive

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