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Noah Otte's avatar

You’re absolutely right, Brandon. Dan Bongino is a man of great integrity and now he’s being blasted as being a liar, a fraud and a crook by millions of people. He went into public service because he wanted to bring criminals to justice and do right by the victims. But Pam Bondi botched the handling of this investigation because she kept running her mouth saying things she had no evidence for yet. So when she said that nothing was found she, Kash Patel and Dan all looked like fools.

Dan Bongino’s integrity and credibility were badly damaged because of Attorney General Bondi’s actions. Now everyone thinks he’s covering something up or that at best, he failed his country. Now he’s probably staying away from work, spending time with family and just trying to figure out what the next step is. Let’s all try to be charitable towards him and pray for Dan, Kash Patel, Pam Bondi, and everyone in the Trump administration. They need our support now more than ever. I’m sure Dan feels like he let the country down.

I hope he won’t resign and will stay on as Assistant FBI Director. The country needs honest men like him. Pam Bondi is frankly lucky Trump hadn’t fired her considering how poorly she has performed her duties. Like when she gave some of Trump’s most loyal supporters binders…full of information on the Epstein case that was already available to the public. Or when she claimed she had Epstein’s client list on her desk…then later walked it back and said she never had it. Dan Bongino through it all handled the situation with class. He never misled the public at any point like Bondi did.

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Gwen's avatar

I didn't see that entire interview since I don't have any streaming services (or a TV). What clips I saw on X made me want to post on Dan's X account "Blink twice if you're being held against your will" because as you stated, that was NOT the passionate, energetic Bongino I've come to respect and admire.

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truthseeker's avatar

Mr. Tatum, thank you for writing this. I agree. I'm praying for everyone involved. As Jesus Christ told us, everything that has been said and done in secret and in darkness will be revealed and brought into the light.

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truthseeker's avatar

And it just so happens that today's gospel reading contains that teaching from Jesus:

Jesus said to his Apostles:

“No disciple is above his teacher,

no slave above his master.

It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher,

for the slave that he become like his master.

If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul,

how much more those of his household!

“Therefore do not be afraid of them.

Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed,

nor secret that will not be known.

What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light;

what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.

And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul;

rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy

both soul and body in Gehenna.

Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin?

Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge.

Even all the hairs of your head are counted.

So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Everyone who acknowledges me before others

I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.

But whoever denies me before others,

I will deny before my heavenly Father.” Matthew 10:24-33

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071225.cfm

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ calls us to boldly speak the truth in love. We are called to be faithful to Him no matter the cost. It takes courage, and without Him, we cannot do it. However, we are not alone. Jesus Christ is always with us, guiding us and helping us. All we have to do is pray, ask for His help, listen for His still, small voice, and be obedient to His Word.

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Barbie Long's avatar

Yes!

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Brandon Tatum's avatar

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Catie's avatar

My thoughts, exactly! I've watched both yours & Dan's podcasts for years and, for both of you, the integrity and honor are palpable. I do trust that Dan will do the right thing. As a man of God, he will stand by truth, no matter what. Thank you for being the first to say it!!

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Tricia's avatar

I didn’t know Officer Tatum had a podcast! I just found it and followed. Thanks!

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Catie's avatar

His podcast is so great! Enjoy!! :)

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Kym's avatar

I agree with your take, as far as his convictions. However, I do believe he is struggling with the facts and that they are not being laid out. Whatever the reason behind it is, if Dan leaves it will be more than just Pam Bondi. It's deeper than her. She's a representative of a deeper problem and if he leaves it means the trust he had in the administration as a whole is gone. That itself should say something to all of us. Dan is not a quitter, so for his convictions to be that strong and take over, there is a lot more to this that should scare all of us.

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James Allin's avatar

Correct. Prosecuting Epstein clients is part of the MAGA Agreement, and this isn't going away just because Trump wants it to.

Also notice how fake-news media isn't rushing to attack this new vunerability afflicting Trump and his administration.

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Lilly's avatar

I didn't need BONGINO to clue me in that something is VERY WRONG.

They get on that boob tube, gaslight y'all all the time.

The Fed Gov is 100% corrupted & captured, by The Puppet Masters.

They been stringing everyone along, so ppl stY complacent and now rushing head long into Dig Id.

NEWP. Boxes being checked off. I did believe in Trump but things didn't add up.

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littlemstrumplican984's avatar

Exactly!!! The comments on every post he is on is so hateful and accusatory & it has to stop!!! We don’t know what is going on behind the scenes. I never thought Bongino would be the type of person to flip on us and I still believe he isn’t the one against us! I beg everyone to have some patience and faith that the truth will eventually come out!! There is a process to everything. We just have to have patience please! I will continue to pray for Bongino and his family🙏🏽❤️

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Debbie's avatar

Yes LETS PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED PRESIDENT TRUMP AND ALL IN HIS ADMINISTRATION 🙏🏼🕊️🇺🇸

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The Solarium Agency's avatar

I have been praying and sending Dan strength ever since he mentioned he was leaving his podcast to become the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I cringed and I could feel in my gut it was not a good idea. But he seemed ready to bring truth because he is passionate about it. You and Dan are cut from the same integrity fabric that bears much burden as truth bearers in a world where disinformation, facts and the truth are twisted words that have distorted reality we are all living in now. Can we even handle the TRUTH? Are we truly prepared because my intuition is screaming in Jack Nicholson’s voice. The collapse of darkness is here and again are we ready for it. We’ve been warned!

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Lilly's avatar

NO, I CAN ASSUR YOU, PLL AREN'T READY FOR IT.

SOME will never be able to wrap their heads around what HAS BEEN GOING ON

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Anne Lemmons's avatar

A scary time we live in!

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The Solarium Agency's avatar

I agree. It’s the very reason we need to have a faith based mindset. Focusing on what we can control which is how we respond to uncertainty.

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Anne Lemmons's avatar

Yes, I am sitting here reading Psalm 124: “Our help is from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.”

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Lilly's avatar

Please try not to be scared. That's exactly what these ppl want.

I lost faith in Trump, then something turned me back toward him, but now I'm concentrating back towards my plan. Better to have one and not need it, than vice-versa.

🇺🇲👊🇺🇲

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Coalburned's avatar

What a wonderful heartfelt article. I appreciate your compassion for what Dan is going through. You’re both good men, solid patriots.

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Julie's avatar

I 💯agree with you, Officer Tatum. When Dan and Kash told the cameras that Epstein died by suicide, Dan’s eyes said it all. He IS struggling. He almost looked like he was being held against his will by the Deep State. Kash, to a lesser degree did, too. Thank you for your post. I appreciate that you are keeping a cool head about this while others are losing theirs. Praying for light to shine in the darkness of this.

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Jackie Hanson's avatar

Great work BT! I wholeheartedly agree with you. I love Dan and miss his podcast.

He must be struggling right now with his decision; I’m definitely going to be in prayer for him and his family.

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Chelsea Clark's avatar

100% prayers for him! I don’t know him personally but have always respected him.

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Eileen Allen's avatar

My thoughts exactly, I believe you are 💯 correct

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littlemstrumplican984's avatar

littlemstrumplican984

just now

Exactly!!! The comments on every post he is on is so hateful and accusatory & it has to stop!!! We don’t know what is going on behind the scenes. I never thought Bongino would be the type of person to flip on us and I still believe he isn’t the one against us! I beg everyone to have some patience and faith that the truth will eventually come out!! There is a process to everything. We just have to have patience please! I will continue to pray for Bongino and his family🙏🏽❤️

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Cabogirl's avatar

We all know the lefties “ let no crisis go to waste “. Obviously their hateful comments are more about them than about what’s going on. The left hates everything and everybody and will jump at any opportunity to tell you so. Pay no attention .. it’s all eye wash .. something is going on behind the scenes with Trump 4.0. Something is cooking.

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Judy Ogden's avatar

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸✝️

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