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The Truth About Trump, Spies, Drones, Espionage, and the War Nobody Sees Coming | Andrew Bustamante

Tom Bilyeu | February 4, 2025



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Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s episode, we have an electrifying conversation with Andrew Bustamante, a celebrated former CIA operative and the driving force behind Everyday Spy. Andrew and Tom dive deep into a spectrum of compelling topics, from the intricate dynamics of international politics and the evolution of warfare with AI, to the pressing issue of national security and the challenges of managing government efficiency.

We kick things off with a light-hearted observation about Tom’s new wardrobe choices, but quickly transition into an intense dissection of cultural differences between East and West, illustrated by Andrew’s experiences in Japan. The duo explores how malleable humanity is and the profound impact of childhood experiences on individual development.

Andrew provides a riveting analysis of the current geopolitical landscape, scrutinizing the efficacy of intelligence assessments and the potential vulnerabilities during political transitions. He also offers insights into the strategic playbooks of world superpowers, notably the rising influence of China and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

The conversation doesn’t shy away from controversial topics, including the weaponization of the justice system, the moral complexities of racial profiling, and the implications of comprehensive surveillance. Andrew’s candid perspectives and Tom’s probing questions ensure a thought-provoking dialogue that challenges conventional thinking and offers fresh insights into the future’s pressing issues.

Get ready for a deep, intellectually stimulating episode that promises to leave you questioning and re-evaluating your understanding of security, politics, and the human mind. Tune in to explore these weighty topics through the lens of someone who’s been on the front lines of intelligence and espionage.

00:00 U.S. Vulnerabilities During Transition Period
16:17 Government’s Role in National Continuity
20:39 “Critique on Capitalism ”
37:30 US Military Stretched Thin
42:31 “How AI Verification change Gov’t”
52:25 “World Threats and Potential Fallout”
01:09:48 2024 Election
01:16:18 Ideas for Innovation
01:23:46 Syria’s Fragmented Control Dynamics
01:34:12 Emerging Powers Against the U.S.
01:49:15 NJ Drone Sightings: Misidentifications and Military Reports
02:05:26 “Security Vs Privacy”
02:20:53 Timing Hard Conversations Wisely
02:27:52 Marriage Journey and Self-Discovery

Tom Bilyeu, Andrew Bustamante, CIA, Donald Trump, Biden, Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama, Syria, Turkey, Erdogan, Netanyahu, Hamas, Israel, Ukraine, Russia, China, Taiwan, North Korea, AI in warfare, drones, FBI, government inefficiency, DOGE, presidential elections, Kamala Harris vice presidency, UAP, spy balloons, Afghanistan war, gun violence in the United States, Middle East conflict, security dilemma.

Written by Tom Bilyeu

Comments

This post currently has 23 comments.

  1. @Captain.Fantastic

    February 4, 2025 at 3:32 am

    This dude has a real hard-on for Trump.
    I wish he was right and Trump has this grand strategy that will make everything better. Then I look at his track record of failed businesses, cheats and fraudulent behavior and wake up to realize he’s just a narcissist con-man.

  2. @makklawrence2243

    February 4, 2025 at 3:32 am

    You guys are great sorry not meant to be skeptical. Honestly Trump is so clearly anti constitution and Project 2025 is really ugly. Hes a known conman man and has been his whole life. I grew up in NY and Trump was entertaining but he’s the most incompetent person who is also a narcissist so to expect him to improve anything is lunacy. Trump only like good news. Umm so that’s a serious problem. Trump wants you to tell him what he wants to hear, Like Putin it’s a culture of fear. Wait so Trump is not interested in BAD ASS anything, he wants puppets and loyalty, his choices make that super clear. Sorry but have you watched the man speak at all? He makes zero sense ever. To lead with intuition for things like public health when you have so much data on something like Covid is INSANE! If you want to see the government steal really dig into what Trump is doing with the government. He will milk every dollar he has basically told half the population to go to hell, ignored them. Blue is bad! His created hate of liberals and his war on liberals goes way beyond extreme liberals. His malice towards his opponents is sad. Also you guys have been leaders right? How many leaders have you seen who never take responsibility for their actions and always blame it on someone else. Seriously this is Trump. I would be fine with a swamp being drained but we cannot replace the swamp with an oligarchy and who you know defines how well you do. I could go on and on but Trump is the most dangerous and incompetent man ever in power. Just because he. fires people left and right actually made him ever more ineffective. If your staff is always changing how much do you get done? Enjoyed the show.

    Fact check on First hundred days related to 911. Bush would have been inaugurated in January 2025. 9/11 was 8 months after Bush in office that’s gotta be almost

  3. @Atheistic3

    February 4, 2025 at 3:32 am

    He left out that Bashar Assad fueled much of Syria's (i.e. his) wealth/economic stability by turning his sociopathic kleptocracy into a narco-state. He produced absolutely enormous amounts of captagon, all while abducting, torturing and killing thousands and thousands of people and keeping the rest terrified to make any tiny step out of line. Important not to gloss over this freshly uncovered aspect of his stain on the history of that country.

  4. @saram.5045

    February 4, 2025 at 3:32 am

    Suggestion: Please attach a date to all of your videos. It really helps to have a context within which you are discussing these topics. Love you two together. PLEASE have another one that discusses the hundreds of Executive Orders Trump is issuing. I would love your perspectives on a deeper level as to how they will actually play out and/or what the hidden agendas are. Thank you for all you both do to contribute to the planet.

  5. @joeyoung3319

    February 4, 2025 at 3:32 am

    OKAY… I NEVER would have thought I would hear Bustamante talking out of his ass like at the 2:00 mark where he says it will take 100 days after January 6th before Trump can actually "take charge" (??!!) and start doing things. Now I'm going to listen to see if Tom corrects him…. the suspense is building…

    BACK to our pal, Bustamante: How do you get That so wrong, bro? The newly sworn-in POTUS has full POTUS authority at "..so help me, God."

  6. @georgetteadair1163

    February 4, 2025 at 3:32 am

    That third option means America would lose credibility and trust. The world would never do business with us and band together against the USA in trade embargoes and tariffs and sanctions—essentially repaying themselves where the US would have failed to pay as promised. American companies operating in other countries would be jeopardized and embassies shut down. Please don’t ever think of that as a possible solution again lol it’s just not who we are. Why can’t someone solve this problem without thinking someone has to lose. Even now America is still winning but everyone else is as well without having to put in as much effort. Well now we need to pull back and they need to step up for a while and do their parts while we rebuild. The test is if they are unwilling to do this they will lose any favor in America’s eye. And they cannot afford that because some have become so comfortable and even dependent on us.

  7. @LumenMichaelOne

    February 4, 2025 at 3:32 am

    32:08 … interesting, however, that would cause huge international economic impact as EVERY Ratings agency (Moodys) would downgrade U.S. credit … massively. That would have unforeseen consequences. I don't think that will happen.

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