The Charlie Kirk Show: "Exposing the Biden Crime Family" with Tom Fitton
Date: October 26, 2020
Host: Charlie Kirk
Guest: Tom Fitton (President of Judicial Watch)
Episode Overview
In this episode, Charlie Kirk welcomes Tom Fitton from Judicial Watch to discuss Fitton's book "A Republic Under Assault" and delve into allegations of political corruption in Washington, D.C., focusing on the "Biden crime family," the impact of the ruling elite, concerns about voter fraud, and how Americans can challenge governmental misconduct. The conversation also explores the role of tech companies, the state of ongoing investigations, and practical advice for citizen activism.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Assault on the American Republic
[01:24] Tom Fitton introduces his new book, explaining its purpose:
- Chronicles "the worst corruption scandal in American history."
- Lays out "assaults on the institutions of our republic," including attacks on the border, election systems, and the presidency.
- Claims the Left aims to undermine election integrity and American sovereignty.
Quote:
"Our republic's under assault. The idea that we govern ourselves, we have the rule of law, we have a border, and citizenship—the left rejects all of that."
—Tom Fitton [01:59]
2. The "Kleptocracy" and the Political Class
[05:07] Charlie Kirk and Tom Fitton discuss the entrenched elite:
- Kirk frames D.C. as run by a "gangster class" who feel above the law.
- Fitton alleges a bipartisan "kleptocracy" seeking personal gain and avoiding accountability.
Quote:
"There really is kind of a gangster class that runs our government. And they believe that the country is theirs to exploit."
—Charlie Kirk [05:19]
3. The Biden Scandal and Alleged Corruption
[06:46] Tom Fitton addresses the Hunter Biden laptop controversy:
- Asserts confirmation of authenticity for the laptop and its emails.
- Claims the FBI and DOJ "sat on" this evidence, delaying investigations to benefit the Bidens.
- Suggests widespread knowledge of Biden's activities among Washington insiders.
Memorable moment:
- Fitton humorously refers to Bobulinski, Hunter Biden's business partner, as "Mr. B" due to difficulty pronouncing his name, with both he and Kirk joking about it. [07:09]
Quote:
"The Ukraine dealings was a side hustle, practically speaking, for the Biden gang. The big money was even elsewhere in dramatic fashion with China, it looks like."
—Tom Fitton [08:08]
4. Russian Disinformation Claims
[08:41] Kirk asks about whether this is Russian disinformation:
- Fitton: No evidence. Dismisses the Russian disinformation narrative as a lie pushed by Biden defenders and points out logical flaws.
Quote:
"If there's any disinformation, it's from Biden defenders who are knowingly putting out a lie that the Russians somehow are behind this."
—Tom Fitton [08:57]
5. Two Americas: The Ruling Class vs. Ordinary Americans
[11:15] Kirk: Laments a double standard in America where "the rules don't apply" to elites.
- Fitton: The elite’s values are "no longer in sync" with the majority; there’s less accountability than in past eras.
- Points to Judicial Watch’s role in uncovering abuses during the Trump era, including the Mueller investigation.
Quote:
"There is at least a portion of the ruling class [that] operates as if the rules don't apply to it."
—Tom Fitton [12:06]
6. DOJ and FBI Investigations (or Lack Thereof)
- Fitton criticizes the FBI and DOJ for inaction on political corruption, specifically mentioning the handling (or lack thereof) of the Biden investigation and earlier investigations into Clinton.
- Expresses deep skepticism about any forthcoming criminal charges for Biden or his associates.
Quote:
"If I were the president, I would appoint a special counsel... I don't trust the FBI to do anything."
—Tom Fitton [14:16]
7. Voter Fraud: Reality and Risks
[17:42] Kirk and [17:46] Fitton tackle the debate over voter fraud:
- Fitton insists it's "real," hard to detect, especially with mail-in ballots and outdated voter rolls.
- Cites Judicial Watch study showing "1.8 million extra names in the rolls than people living there and eligible to vote" across 29 states. [21:10]
- Alleges the left intentionally leaves rolls "dirty" to benefit from potential fraud.
Quote:
"The danger of voter fraud is that it's hard to detect. Voter fraud prosecutions are a fraction of the cases that are brought to any prosecutor's attention."
—Tom Fitton [17:46]
Quote:
"We found in 29 states they had 1.8 million extra names in the rolls than people living there and eligible to vote."
—Tom Fitton [21:10]
8. Lack of Accountability and Fear for the Future
- Both express frustration at the seeming immunity of political insiders.
- Fitton is pessimistic about significant DOJ action against high-level offenders, citing lack of evidence for serious grand jury investigations.
- Names Comey, Brennan, and Clapper as public figures escaping scrutiny, while figures associated with Trump, like Michael Flynn, are still "fighting" in court. [26:47]
9. What Can Citizens Do?
[32:16] Tom Fitton urges grassroots action:
- Support organizations like Judicial Watch and Turning Point USA.
- Use FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests at all levels to expose misconduct.
- Explains FOIA process is accessible, sometimes as simple as an email.
Quote:
"Even asking the question is good enough sometimes because it puts them on notice. Someone is watching."
—Tom Fitton [32:56]
10. Election Prediction
[35:26] Fitton predicts President Trump will "win in dramatic fashion," going beyond a narrow victory.
- Attributes prediction to voter backlash against "violence associated with the left" and Democratic corruption.
Quote:
"Oh, I think President Trump is going to win, and in a dramatic fashion, not just barely."
—Tom Fitton [35:26]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [01:24] — Tom Fitton explains purpose for his book
- [05:07] — The “kleptocratic” government and culture of impunity
- [06:46] — Latest developments on the Biden family allegations
- [08:57] — Russian disinformation claims dismissed
- [12:06] — Gap between elites and ordinary Americans
- [14:16] — Skepticism about criminal investigations of Bidens
- [17:46] — Discussion on voter fraud and vulnerabilities of mail-in voting
- [21:10] — Extra names on state voter rolls research findings
- [32:16] — How citizens can use FOIA requests to demand accountability
- [35:26] — Tom Fitton’s 2020 election prediction
Practical Takeaways for Listeners
- Judicial Watch and similar organizations rely on FOIA to expose government misbehavior—listeners are encouraged to do the same locally.
- Vigilance and pressure from everyday citizens can create accountability—or at the very least, put officials on notice.
- The episode is highly critical of mainstream narratives and calls for political change through electoral participation.
Tone: The conversation maintains an urgent, highly critical, and unapologetically conservative tone, focused on exposing and combating what the hosts view as endemic corruption in American government, particularly within the Democratic Party and Washington’s ruling elite.