The Breakdown | Trump GETS CAUGHT Hiding SMOKING GUN DOCS with FBI

Podcast: The Daily Beans (MSW Media)
Host: Allison Gill
Date: December 7, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode of “The Breakdown,” Allison Gill dives into the Trump administration’s persistent patterns of withholding information, stonewalling justice, and orchestrating political cover-ups. Using recent developments—such as the FBI’s handling of the pipe bomber case, the ongoing secrecy around Epstein files, and attempts to block public disclosure of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report—Allison ties together a week’s worth of news that illustrates a broader culture of obfuscation and alleged corruption. The episode is a sharp, detailed, and often snarky analysis packed with legal updates, memorable quotes, and clear exasperation over the administration’s claim to “transparency.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The FBI and the Pipe Bomber Cover-up

• FBI Omissions: Allison questions the FBI's reluctance to share critical details about the pipe bomber, Brian Cole, who was arrested for planting bombs at the RNC and DNC the night before January 6th.
• Missing Timeline: The FBI’s affidavit leaves unexplained gaps—especially in the period after Trump’s “will be wild” tweet (Dec 19th) and on January 6th itself.

  “There's a reason why they want to create a vacuum of facts.” (04:35)

• Political Motives Concealed: MSM reports confirm Cole is a MAGA supporter and election denier but officials refuse to openly discuss his politics:

  “Pam Bondi says in her big fancy press conference that Brian Cole's politics are complicated. Really? No, they're not. You just don't want to say what his politics are...” (05:30)

2. Media Manipulation & Admitted Deception

• Dan Bongino Confession:
  Bongino, a former podcaster and now Deputy FBI Director, openly admits he was paid to spread conspiracy theories:

  “I was paid in the past, Sean, for my opinions. That's clear. ... But that's not what I'm paid for now. I'm paid to be your deputy director and we base investigations on facts.” (06:51, C)
  Allison reacts:
  “He is admitting he swindled his listeners. He's saying, I got paid to lie to your face. That is a pretty stunning confession.” (07:28)

3. Withholding the Epstein Files

• Legal Tricks to Delay Disclosure: The administration attempts to appear transparent by selectively asking courts for releases they know will be denied, all while sitting on over 300,000 pages of Epstein documents:

  “Meanwhile, they've sitting on 300,000 pages of documents at the DOJ and the FBI that they could have released on January 20th.” (08:49)

• Survivor Advocacy: Epstein survivor Annie Farmer pushes the court to clarify the DOJ can release files if it chooses:

  “The fact that the government styled their motions as modifications to a protective order...reinforces Ms. Farmer's concern that the government will use orders issued by this court as a public excuse to continue to withhold crucial information.” (09:04)

• Legal Pressure Mounts: Judge Smith in Florida orders partial unsealing, and Allison predicts the admin will be sued for unjustified redactions.

4. Boasberg Alien Enemies Act – Stonewalling & Legal Games

• Scant Declarations: Allison details the meaningless, evasive declarations provided to Judge Boasberg after a court order regarding contempt for illegally deporting detainees:

  “That's the entirety of Kristi Noem's declaration.” (13:02)

• On Language and Accountability:

  “What do words mean? The government doesn't get to redefine what involved means. And I do. I look forward to what Judge Boasberg has to say about this stonewalling. We could actually be looking at multiple layers of contempt here. Contempt for refusing to turn the planes around and then contempt for refusing to tell the court why you refuse...” (16:11)

5. Grand Jury Evidence Withholding: Letitia James & DOJ Tactics

• Failed Indictments: DOJ repeatedly fails to re-indict NY AG Letitia James, raising questions about suppression of exculpatory evidence:

  “Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The failing, beleaguered, weak Department of Justice couldn't even meet the burden of probable cause...” (17:58)

• Legal Peril for Vindictive Prosecution: Multiple failed attempts bolster James’ potential dismissal case.

6. Abrego Garcia Case – Vindictive Prosecution & Cancelled Hearings

• Costa Rica Contradicts DOJ: Costa Rica refutes US claims about deportation refusal, adding to evidence of vindictive prosecution.
• Hearing Cancelled: Mysterious sealed filing leads to cancellation of evidentiary hearing, likely due to government noncompliance:

  “This actually happens a lot with the Trump administration...because they stonewall everything. So it could be the judge has to postpone this hearing...because the government's refusing to hand stuff over...” (21:07)

7. SignalGate and Pete Hegseth’s Obstruction

• Refusing Oversight: Hegseth refuses to cooperate with the inspector general, withholds his phone, and fails transparency test.
• Endangerment & Unlawful Orders: Hegseth’s actions (leaking and “retroactive declassification”) and alleged cover-ups related to illegal boat strikes under Congressional investigation:

  “What are you covering up? The Inspector General found that he endangered the lives of US troops, particularly pilots, when he sent secret classified information out on a signal app.” (22:24)

• Order to Fire on Shipwrecked Sailors: Congressional probes likely, as Adm. Bradley allegedly took the fall for Hegseth's “clearly illegal” orders.

8. Suppression of Jack Smith’s Public Testimony and Report

• Closed-Door Demand: Jim Jordan insists Smith’s Judiciary Committee testimony be private, despite Smith’s willingness for transparency.

  “Smart people know that Republicans will lie about what you say behind closed doors.” (24:34)

• Volume 2 Report Blocked: Trump and DOJ fight release of Jack Smith’s final report, even as legal reasons for secrecy disappear.
• Court Deadlines: Judge Cannon ordered to resolve the issue by Jan 2nd, as the administration continues to delay.

9. Pardons of Drug Traffickers & Questionable Deals

• Quiet Pardon of Hernandez: Trump administration pardons a drug trafficker linked to the Sinaloa cartel’s election bribery:

  “He says it's because Biden went on a witch hunt...But those investigations started under the first Trump administration. ...Remember last month when he let 17 members of the Sinaloa cartel family into the United States after making a deal with the son of El Chapo?” (28:48, 29:12)

• Deal with MS-13 & Bukele: DOJ drops charges against MS-13 traffickers in exchange for “a bunch of money.”

10. Recap of Government Secrecy

• Allison lists all the topics the administration is covering up this week, from the pipe bomber case to Jack Smith’s report, and more.

  “To recap, this week, the government took steps to hide the politics of the pipe bomber, the Epstein files, declarations in Boasberg's contempt proceedings, evidence in the grand jury room, discovery in the Abrego ... Hegsest phone... Jack smith's Public Testimony, Volume 2 of Jack Smith's report, and knowledge of a drug trafficker pardon.” (29:51)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On FBI Motives:

  “Is it part of a cover up because his motive doesn't fit their narrative?... Is it to create a vacuum of facts so right wing conspiracy theorists can fill it with their own theories about who the pipe bomber is?” (00:12, A)

• On Administration Spin:

  “Now, they claim to be the most transparent administration in history, but all they do is bury and lie and obfuscate and, and cover up.” (01:47, A)

• On Bongino’s Admission:

  “He is admitting he swindled his listeners. He's saying, I got paid to lie to your face. That is a pretty stunning confession.” (07:28, A)

• On Legal Evasion:

  “Anyhow, that's the entirety of Kristi Noem's declaration. And here's Todd Blanche's. This is number two of three declarations. Blah, blah, blah, blah.” (13:02)

• On DOJ’s Failed Cases:

  “I live to watch you lose. And then three days later, I got my wish. Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James.” (17:58, A)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:12 — Opening: FBI & Pipe Bomber Secrecy
• 01:47 — Episode Theme: Persistent Trump Admin Cover-Ups
• 04:35 — FBI’s Gaps in Pipe Bomber Case
• 06:23-07:28 — Dan Bongino Admits Paid Misinformation
• 08:49 — Epstein Files Delays & Legal Tricks
• 10:25 — Federal Judge Moves to Unseal Some Epstein Materials
• 12:32-16:47 — Boasberg Case: Court-Ordered Declarations & DOJ Evasion
• 17:58 — Failed Letitia James Indictment & Grand Jury Issues
• 20:58 — Abrego Garcia Case: Canceled Hearing
• 21:07 — DOJ Stonewalling in Criminal Prosecution
• 22:24 — Peter Hegseth & SignalGate
• 23:28 — Illegal Boat Strikes in the Caribbean
• 24:34-25:08 — Blocking Jack Smith’s Testimony
• 26:10 — Legal Obstacles to Jack Smith’s Final Report
• 28:48 — Trump’s Drug Trafficker Pardons
• 29:51 — Weekly Recap of Concealed Scandals
• 30:18 — Administration’s Transparency Claim (satirical)
• 30:29-33:19 — “Upnote”: Gerrymandered Maps & Down-Ballot Optimism

Tone & Style

Allison’s delivery is direct, sharp, and deeply informed. Her blend of legal analysis and political snark underscores each instance of perceived governmental misconduct with both outrage and wit.

Summary & Takeaway

This episode is a rapid-fire rundown of the week in political secrecy—exposing how the Trump administration allegedly manipulates legal processes, withholds crucial information, and spins a narrative of “transparency” while working overtime to bury facts. From high-profile cover-ups (pipe bomber, Epstein files) to court fights over evidence, the throughline is a relentless refusal to let the public see what’s really happening behind the scenes. For listeners hungry for detail and unfiltered commentary—and for those who want to keep track of the ever-expanding list of government cover-ups—this episode delivers both substance and sass.

Memorable Closing:

“Despite all the COVID ups and corruption, there is plenty to be hopeful about. ... Thanks to the Midas Touch Podcast for giving me this platform and I'll see you all next week on the Breakdown.” (33:19, A)