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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 2H 10M

THE REAL JOHN BRENNAN

from Connecting the Dots w/Dan Happel · host happelmt

America has been nearly destroyed by a dual system of justice and lawfare that attacks the fundamental framework of Rule of Law. In this episode of Connecting the Dots, Dan Happel examines how America’s Rule of Law has been undermined by lawfare, selective justice, and the weaponization of U.S. intelligence agencies, using former CIA Director John Brennan as a central figure in that transformation. The conversation connects Brennan’s role in Operation Crossfire Hurricane and the Russiagate narrative to a broader system where intelligence assessments are used to shape public opinion, media functions as institutional protection rather than a watchdog, and accusations of authoritarianism are projected onto political opponents. What emerges is a picture of unelected power operating with near-total immunity, while constitutional oversight is treated as an obstacle rather than a safeguard. Joined by Ian Hamilton Trottier, author of High Stakes Treason, Dan explores why these actions represent more than political excesses. They point to a dual system of justice where accountability is reserved for citizens, not institutions, and where disclosure is the only remaining path to restoring trust in the republic. It's time to shine the bright lights of true justice on those provably profiting from corruption and the manipulation of the system; in legitimate courts of law under a constitutional framework. Our future hangs in the balance. Guest: Ian Hamilton Trottier is an author, podcaster, and constitutional advocate focused on exposing government corruption and defending the American republic. He is the author of High Stakes Treason, which examines allegations surrounding former CIA Director John Brennan and the weaponization of intelligence and lawfare against the American people. Trottier is also the host of the Discussions of Truth podcast and a former congressional candidate committed to civic accountability and transparency. Book: High Stakes Treason (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/High-Stakes-Treason-Compromised-American/dp/B0FJFZL85X/ Podcast: Discussions of Truth (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/discussions-of-truth/id1377137895 https://danhappel.com

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