Tara breaks down the explosive feud between Kash Patel, the FBI, and Trump’s counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, over the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination. She explains Tulsi Gabbard’s role as head of the ODNI fusion center, Kent’s probe into potential foreign interference, and why the FBI pushed back. Tara highlights patterns of restricted intelligence, encrypted overseas accounts, and the challenges Congress faces in accessing critical information. From whistleblowers to deep-state bureaucracy, this episode unpacks the hidden conflicts in U.S. intelligence and counterterrorism.

*When assassination probes collide with bureaucracy: secrets, feuds, and foreign interference.*

Charlie Kirk assassination, FBI, Kash Patel, Joe Kent, Tulsi Gabbard, counterterrorism, ODNI, foreign interference, Trump administration, encrypted accounts, intelligence feud, whistleblowers, US politics, national security, Tara podcast

Tara explores the contentious clash between the FBI and Trump’s counterterrorism team regarding the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination. She details how Joe Kent, Tulsi Gabbard’s top adviser, examined FBI files for foreign involvement, triggering backlash from Kash Patel. The episode uncovers the struggle for control over intelligence, blocked access to encrypted overseas accounts, and challenges faced by Congress in obtaining key evidence. Tara contextualizes this feud within broader issues of intelligence transparency, whistleblower reliance, and bureaucratic obstacles in national security investigations.