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NEW Season 1 Oct 25, 2026 · 56 min

The Israel Bonds Scandal Mainstream Media Won’t Touch

Sponsor info: See if a gold IRA is the right move for you - go to Http://LockdownGold.com or text “Liberty" to 35052 to get your free guide from Augusta Precious Metals. In this episode of Liberty Lockdown, Clint Russell first addresses the recent Leah Files, Shawn Ryan, and Candace Owens controversy, explaining why he is staying neutral and focusing on evidence rather than personal loyalties. He then sits down with investigator Mel (https://x.com/Villgecrazylady) to break down the massive Israel bonds purchases by Palm Beach County using taxpayer funds. They detail how Joseph Abruzzo’s net worth exploded, the timing of hundreds of millions in bond buys (especially after October 7th), clear conflicts of interest with advisors, the lack of a secondary market, and the historical roots of these bonds involving figures like Jimmy Hoffa and American unions. Clint brings his former fiduciary background to highlight what he sees as clear violations of duty to taxpayers, while Mel walks through the political uniparty dynamics and recent small wins stopping further reinvestment. The conversation frames this as an underreported local-level scandal with national implications that mainstream outlets ignore. 00:00 Introduction and thoughts on the Leah Files / Shawn Ryan controversy 00:09 Interview begins with Mel on Palm Beach County Israel bonds 00:13 Joseph Abruzzo’s net worth jump and medical DSO claims 00:20 How Israel bonds work (no secondary market, held to maturity) 00:26 Post-October 7th buying spree and synagogue announcements 00:32 Conflicts of interest with citizen advisors and Moody’s downgrade 00:36 Historical origins: Jimmy Hoffa, Teamsters, and union pension funds 00:41 Other counties/states and the uniparty pattern 00:48 Broader implications, Epstein-style compromise angles, and closing Check out my show over on Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/show/nUTYcMtl4yMuoKHljZWu Become a supporting member of Liberty Lockdown here!: https://libertylockdown.locals.com/ This is where I do monthly AMA's for supporting members only Super valuable stuff! Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPod Pickup LL shirts over at https://www.toplobsta.com/products/ll-lakers?\_pos=5&\_sid=e7319ba4a&\_ss=r&variant=40668064186434 NEW DESIGNS JUST DROPPED All links: https://www.libertylockdownpodcast.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/libertylockdown As always, if you leave a five star review on Apple Podcasts with your social media handle I'll read it on next weeks show (audio version only)! Love you long time Liberty Lockdown presents a variety of opinions, sometimes opposing and controversial. They are not representative of the host of the podcast. Guests are encouraged to express their opinions in a safe and equitable environment.

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