Podcast Summary: X22 Report Ep. 3835

Title: The Fog Of War Is Lifting, The Enemy Is In View, We Are In The Final Countdown
Release Date: February 9, 2026
Host: Dave (X22 Report)

Episode Overview

This episode of the X22 Report focuses on the unraveling of long-standing economic, political, and deep state systems, with the "fog of war" lifting to reveal the true adversaries facing the American people. Host Dave argues that we are entering the "final countdown" to the 2026 midterms, which he frames as pivotal in dismantling the central bank system, exposing corruption, and reclaiming America’s institutions for "the people." Trump’s strategy and actions, the state of the economy, revelations about voter fraud, the ongoing Epstein saga, media manipulation, and global unrest are prominent themes.

Key Topics & Insights

1. The Central Bank & Economic System Under Attack

00:10–18:30

• Central Banking System's Control: Dave details how the US has been under a central bank system since 1913, going fully fiat in the 1970s. He accuses central bankers and "deep state" actors of manipulating currency and inflation to maintain power.
  • Quote: “As their system fails, they need to make you believe that it isn’t. And it’s very, very clear...the fiat currency has lost almost all of its value.” (03:00)
• Gold as True Value: Dave claims that the rising price of gold signals a failing fiat system and increased public awareness.
  • Recalls similar deflections by past Fed chairs.
  • Powell's statement: “Significant price increases we’ve seen for precious metals don’t take much message macroeconomically... Our credibility is right where it needs to be.” (16:45)
• Trump’s Economic Moves: Trump is “bringing jobs back, lowering fuel costs, bringing industry back...preparing for the midterms.”
  • Highlights Trump removing US from the Paris Climate Accord and rolling back the “green new scam.” (08:10)
  • Trump uses the stock market’s rise to demonstrate economic gains, arguing it’s now real, not illusory as under Obama.
• Tariff System vs Debt System: Dave distinguishes Trump’s tariff-driven income system as “not a debt system,” unlike the central bank. He argues that tariffs can bring in trillions without inflation, making the central bank system obsolete.

2. Inflation Explained Through Gold vs Dollars

18:30–25:51

• Historic Comparison:
  • 1971: House = $25,000 ($41/oz gold), now ~$410,000 ($5,000/oz gold); same house now costs far fewer ounces of gold.
  • Quote from Bobby Thorne: “If you saved in dollars, your value inflated away to almost nothing. If you saved in gold, you increased your real world purchasing power massively...your income, your savings kept up with the falling value of the fiat currency and you didn’t have to do anything.” (22:30)
• Physical Gold vs Paper: Emphasizing ‘holding the physical’ rather than ETFs or paper gold due to manipulation fears.

3. The “Demolition” of the Old Order

25:51–31:40

• Trump’s Moves as a Systemic Demolition: Dave relays “Mr. Poole’s” list of Trump’s “moves,” each targeting a pillar of deep state power (petrodollar, Fed, Harvard recruitment, Big Pharma, DHS, etc.).
  • Quote: “This isn’t chaos. This is a demolition. Piece by piece, system by system, pillar by pillar.” (29:01)
• Purpose of the Parallel System: Trump is said to be building a competing system that brings income from outside, benefitting citizens instead of feeding debt.

4. The Political Countdown—Midterms and Exposing the Enemy

33:00–58:35

• Unmasking the “True Enemy”: The “fog of war is lifting,” and Americans are allegedly recognizing that “the Democratic Party...are for criminals, they’re for the illegals.”
• Trump’s Strategy for the Midterms: He aims to bolster the economy, cut taxes, lower interest rates (with a new Fed chair expected), and deliver “dividends from tariffs” to ensure a feel-good momentum (38:40).
• SAVE Act & Voter ID Fight: Broad support for voter ID is stressed, with ongoing investigations (e.g., Fulton County) into alleged election fraud.
  • Quote: “The only people that don’t [want voter ID] are the people that cheat in the elections.” (41:17)
• Exposure of Treason & Historic Crimes: Efforts to reveal criminal acts from Benghazi to Epstein, Uranium One, and election interference are laid out.
• ICE & Immigration Battles: Examples show sanctuary cities (Ohio, Boston, Chicago) resisting ICE, framed as part of the system protecting illegal voting and perpetuating fraud.

5. Media Manipulation and Social Unrest

58:35–1:14:50

• Censorship & Info Wars: EU attempts at digital censorship met with resistance (Poland, Hungary vetoing draconian Digital Services Act).
  • Dave warns: “If they can’t censor that way, they’ll try other means,” predicting possible cyber attacks, communication shutdowns, or staged crises as the midterms approach.
• Fake News and Narrative Collapses: ICE bodycam footage, the JD Vance “booed” story at the Olympics—debunked instantly on social media.
  • Quote: “Since we have other social media platforms, everything they do is debunked in a matter of seconds.” (1:06:49)
• Antifa & Riots: Global unrest (e.g., Milan Olympics protests) predicted as intentional destabilization ahead of elections.
• Kamala Harris’ Online Operations: Exposé on HQ social media account as an astroturfed project funded by leftist billionaires.

6. Deep State, Epstein, and Blackmail Networks

1:15:00–1:33:09

• Epstein Files—Wider Web: Recent DOJ leak details female enablers, victims, and global elites in Epstein’s circle. Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress (1:18:22).
• Media Intimidation Allegations: Speculation that the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mother is a warning to the press ahead of further Epstein disclosures.
• Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, World of Warcraft Gold: Highlights allegations of illicit money movement and blackmail via gaming platforms.
• Bill Clinton Subpoenaed: Clinton objects to a Republican-run “kangaroo court,” insists on public hearings. Dave argues private depositions enable more accountability.
• Benghazi—Justice & Pressure: Arrest of a key suspect connected to Clinton/Obama era. Dave frames this and other investigations as part of Trump’s effort to “make [deep state] feel pain every step of the way.”

7. Lawfare and Election Integrity

1:33:10–1:47:14

• Tulsi Gabbard and the NSA Whistleblower Story: Dave debunks sensational claims of Gabbard deep-sixing a whistleblower complaint, highlighting media misrepresentation and security protocols.
  • Gabbard’s quote: “Either Senator Warner knows these facts and is intentionally lying...or he doesn’t have a clue how these things work and is therefore not qualified to be in the US Senate.” (1:38:40)
• Illegal Voting Convictions: US Attorney from MA reveals convictions for illegal aliens voting fraudulently, using stolen identities for federal benefits and voting in 2024 presidential election.
• Push for Election Transparency: Dave underscores broad public support for transparent, ID-based voting.

8. Endgame: “Fog of War” Lifting & The Path to Victory

1:47:15–End

• Patriots Ascendant: The episode closes with the view that with persistent exposure and pressure, justice is inevitable, and "the Patriots are in control."
  • Quote: “Everything revolves around the midterms…everything revolves around exposing everything that they’ve done…soon we will have justice. Why? Because the patriots are in control.” (1:58:45)

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• On Gold & Fiat Collapse: “When you look at inflation on how many ounces of gold it takes to purchase the same item...it becomes very, very clear that the fiat currency has lost almost all of its value.” (03:27)
• Powell’s Gold Deflection: “Significant price increases we’ve seen for precious metals don’t take much message macroeconomically...we don’t get spun up over particular asset price changes.” (16:45)
• On the system’s demolition: “This isn’t chaos. This is a demolition. Piece by piece, system by system, pillar by pillar. The old world is being dismantled in real time and the new one is being built while you watch.” (29:01)
• Midterm urgency: “What we’re witnessing right now is the final countdown to the midterms, because Trump knows how important the midterms are.” (34:50)
• On election reform: “All voters must show voter id. All voters must show proof of United States citizenship to register for voting. No mail in ballots except for illness, disability, military or travel. Game over.” (1:54:00)
• On the “fog of war”: “...the fog of war is lifting. People now are seeing the true enemy and we’re going to vote the true enemy out of this country.” (1:55:30)
• On “Patriots in Control”: “Everything revolves around the midterms…soon we will have justice. Why? Because the patriots are in control.” (1:58:45)

Important Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Start | |------------------------------------------|----------| | Intro to Economic News/Central Bank | 04:40 | | Trump’s Economic Strategy | 08:10 | | Gold vs Dollar Inflation Explanation | 18:20 | | “Demolition” of Old Systems | 25:51 | | Focusing on Midterms & Exposing Enemy | 33:00 | | SAVE Act and Voter ID Debate | 41:17 | | Media, Censorship & Online Narratives | 58:35 | | Deep State/Epstein Network | 1:15:00 | | Clinton/Benghazi Justice | 1:27:00 | | Tulsi Gabbard/NSA Whistleblower | 1:38:20 | | Closing Reflections & “Final Countdown” | 1:47:15 |

Memorable Moments

• Gold as a hedge: The measured comparison of 1971 vs 2026 prices in gold illustrates host’s thesis that fiat currency decline is masked by dollar-based inflation stats.
• Epstein files & Guthrie saga: The speculation linking the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mother to media intimidation ahead of Epstein disclosures is presented as emblematic of the current “information war.” (1:22:30)
• Clinton Demands Public Hearing: Clinton’s statement and Republicans’ rejoinder highlight a struggle over narrative and transparency in the investigation. (1:29:45)
• Instant Social Media Debunking: Multiple examples showcase the speed with which misinformation is now challenged, changing the informational landscape. (1:06:49)

Conclusion

The episode argues that America stands at a critical juncture as Trump (and a growingly “awakened” population) challenge decades-old systems across finance, politics, media, and justice. As the "fog of war" lifts, the episode insists, the real enemies stand revealed, and victory is assured—provided the people remain vigilant, expose corruption, and secure electoral integrity in the 2026 midterms and beyond.