April 3, 2026 - BOMBSHELL: FBI Opposed Mar-a-Lago Raid! FITTON for AG?
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Tom Fitton, President of Judicial Watch, delivers a fiery weekly update on major political and legal developments, centering on the explosive revelation that the FBI internally opposed the 2020 Mar-a-Lago raid on former President Donald Trump, citing a lack of probable cause. Fitton argues this constitutes a historic abuse of power by the Biden-era Justice Department and FBI, with internal documents showing the Washington Field Office rejected the raid due to insufficient legal justification, yet was overruled by political appointees. He calls for the appointment of a special counsel directly accountable to the president to investigate the lawfare against Trump, warning that the entrenched 'deep state' within the DOJ and FBI remains unshaken. Fitton also discusses the Supreme Court’s oral arguments on President Trump’s executive order challenging birthright citizenship, arguing that children of illegal aliens should not automatically be citizens under the 14th Amendment’s 'subject to the jurisdiction' clause, framing the issue as a defense of national sovereignty against progressive efforts to dissolve citizenship. He concludes with a critique of the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion renovation project, accusing it of waste and secrecy, and urges listeners to support Judicial Watch through donations. Fitton’s central message is one of institutional reform: the Justice Department and FBI must be dismantled and restructured to prevent future political prosecutions. He advocates for non-lawyer leadership in the AG role, emphasizing administrative competence over legal pedigree. The episode underscores a broader narrative of systemic corruption, political vendettas, and the urgent need for transparency and accountability in federal agencies. Fitton positions Judicial Watch as the essential watchdog in this fight, leveraging FOIA requests to expose abuses and calling on citizens to demand change from their representatives.
The FBI internally opposed the Mar-a-Lago raid due to lack of probable cause, a fact only recently disclosed via FOIA.
Fitton calls for a special counsel reporting directly to the president to investigate lawfare, arguing the DOJ and FBI are too compromised to self-investigate.
He urges the next Attorney General to be an administrator, not a lawyer, to dismantle the 'deep state' structure of the Justice Department.
The Supreme Court is reviewing Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order, with Fitton arguing that children of illegal aliens are not 'subject to the jurisdiction' of the U.S.
The Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion renovation project is under scrutiny for waste, secrecy, and potential criminal misconduct.
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The Mar-a-Lago Raid: FBI Opposed, DOJ Forced It
“The FBI knew there was no probable cause to raid the man's home. And I get hauled in for a grand jury as, quote, a witness being asked about what the retaliation over my blowing the whistle on this attack on Trump's home? Outrageous. Outrageous.”
The Deep State DOJ and FBI Must Be Defanged
“The next attorney general should have a commitment to not only serious investigations and prosecutions... But also, I think even more importantly, and I'll tell you why, just changing the very nature of the Justice Department.”
Birthright Citizenship and the Supreme Court
“To me, their presence is a rejection of such jurisdiction. Just because they can be arrested, that's not what they mean by subject to the jurisdiction.”
The Federal Reserve’s $2.5 Billion Renovation Scandal
Fitton exposes the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion renovation project, criticizing it as wasteful and secretive. He highlights a judge’s dismissal of Justice Department subpoenas and questions the Fed’s claim of law enforcement privilege.
Judicial Watch’s Mission: No One Is Above the Law
Fitton concludes by urging listeners to support Judicial Watch financially, emphasizing the organization’s role in exposing federal corruption and defending the rule of law through FOIA litigation.
“The FBI knew there was no probable cause to raid the man's home. And I get hauled in for a grand jury as, quote, a witness being asked about what the retaliation over my blowing the whistle on this attack on Trump's home? Outrageous. Outrageous.”
“If you don't have citizens or the idea of citizenship, you don't have a country.”
“The next attorney general should have a commitment to not only serious investigations and prosecutions... But also, I think even more importantly, and I'll tell you why, just changing the very nature of the Justice Department.”
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