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Welcome to day two of our Election Results coverage. Democrats didn’t just flip the House. They gutted it, renovated it, brought in an exorcist and then flipped it. They could end up with 253 House seats and 56 in the Senate, and three quarters of America will have a Democratic governor next year. In a word, this was a rebuke. Trump’s response? “I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!” But I want to start with the story nobody is talking about yet. A week from now, it’s all anyone will be talking about: what’s next for the Iran war? Trump said the conflict would wrap up “probably right after the midterms.” Well, it’s right after the midterms. Tucker Carlson claims the administration may be days away from a nuclear strike on Pickaxe Mountain, and that set off a right-vs-right fight between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Laura Loomer. I don’t think Trump uses a nuke, but I do think escalation is coming. And with no more midterms and no reelection to worry about, he doesn’t have to answer to anyone. Then we look at how the rest of the world is reacting, from Iran and Russia to Saudi Arabia, Israel and AIPAC. I go through international front pages, something I used to do at the CIA. And what will Democrats actually do with their majority? The incoming chair of the House Oversight Committee, Robert Garcia, put out a two-word statement: “Lawyer up.” We also cover how House control played out on Kalshi, the Montana ballot measure banning corporate money in state politics, and the Democrats who won their races on next to nothing. One didn’t spend a dime on advertising. Another spent just $90,000 on her whole campaign. Finally, I give you my diagnosis of why this blue wave was so historic. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

Welcome to our Briefing Room Election Results special. Democrats have taken control of Congress, and it’s a much bigger win than anyone predicted. Statistically, it’s the Democrats’ most successful election since 1974. They’re on track for 55 or 56 Senate seats and a House advantage of as many as 30 seats. (I did tell President Trump that appointing me ambassador to Greece might have helped. Just saying.) I break down the overall results, and then we get to Trump, who can’t take any of the blame for his hand-picked candidates losing, and losing BADLY. He says this wasn’t a defeat for him because he “wasn’t on the ballot.”  Then we get to the most insane results of the night. Texas’s 15th District, a seat Republicans gerrymandered to make safer, swung roughly 46 points to the left and elected Grammy-winning Tejano singer Bobby Pulido. Counties along the Texas-Mexico border swung as much as 76 points. Democrats won every statewide office in Texas, all the way down to land commissioner. Mississippi’s Senate race is the biggest nail-biter in the country, with the Democrat up by just 28 votes at 95% reporting. I also cover Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan (and Haley Stevens’ voting hat) and the “dummymander of the decade” in North Carolina. That’s where the House map went from 10-4 Republican to 10-4 Democrat, and the man running the House Republicans’ campaign arm lost his own seat. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

On today’s Election Day special of The Briefing Room, I start with a milestone: our episode “What Really Happened on October 7th” just passed a million views. That’s a fitting moment, right after the Israeli elections. I look at what a Gadi Eisenkot government would actually change, and at his surprise coalition deal with Arab parties that could push the opposition past 61 seats. Then we head to the races that could decide the Senate. In Michigan, Haley Stevens lost her primary and spent three months as a loyal Democrat. Then on Halloween she endorsed Republican Mike Rogers. What do you get for burning down your career days before an election? In South Carolina, Lindsey Graham’s sister says national security “isn’t really her thing,” and she has a few choice words for her brother. Down in Texas, Elon Musk has poured nearly $190 million into Ken Paxton’s campaign. Paxton is the attorney general who regulates Musk’s businesses. I ask whether James Talarico is finally the Democrat who turns Texas blue. In Iowa, a state Trump won by 13 points could elect a Democratic governor, thanks to a GOP ticket with some serious baggage. And in Alaska, we’ve got “Decoy Dan,” a mysterious operative named “Zane,” an FBI investigation, and a DOJ lawsuit to block certification. Did Mary Peltola’s people just hand Trump the story he wanted? Stick around at the end for my Halloween costumes. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

Netanyahu’s coalition just lost its majority, so why might he stay in power for months? On this election edition of The Briefing Room, former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou breaks down the week’s biggest results at home and abroad. We start in Israel, where Netanyahu’s bloc fell to about 50 seats, Arab parties posted record numbers, and “No one” became a top contender for prime minister. John explains the coalition math and why Netanyahu doesn’t have to win to stay in office. Then it’s on to Brazil’s shock result, as Lula wins a historic fourth term and Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede before leaving for the United States. Back home, actual votes are in. Democrats are out-voting Republicans early in Florida, New Jersey has swung roughly 30 points, and Trump’s final campaign stops say a lot about how nervous the White House is. John also has an update on Matthew Cole, the reporter whose story helped send him to prison, as doubts about Cole’s Kushner allegations grow from Barak Ravid to Jon Stewart. Plus, a shouting match at the UN between Ambassador Mike Waltz and Cuba’s foreign minister, and a reported $1 billion cash offer from Saudi Arabia to get the Houthis to stop bombing its oil facilities. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/JOHNK American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com0:00 Introduction

Years ago, a journalist I trusted gave me up to the FBI, and I went to prison for it. Now that same reporter, Matthew Cole, is reporting that Russian and Dutch intelligence got inside Jared Kushner's personal phone. I'll walk you through the allegations, why this is a live problem with Kushner negotiating with Putin right now, and what I'd tell the sources who talked to him. (Spoiler: get a lawyer.) Plus, I'm handing out our first-ever TrainVek Award to Vivek Ramaswamy. His attack ad starring Amy Acton's estranged mother was already a disaster, and then we learned his star surrogate was charged in a case where kittens died in a hot car. Did nobody on his team Google this woman? We'll also cover Israel's Election Day, including Netanyahu's reported push for strikes on Iran, Ben Gvir's latest outrage, and the three coalition scenarios to watch. Then it's Lula's narrow win in Brazil, and a CIA contractor accused of leaking classified reports to help his girlfriend's career. 🗳️ Who should win the next TrainVek? Drop your nominations in the comments! -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: DeleteMe - DeleteMe - Visit https://joindeleteme.com/JKBR to get 20% off your DeleteMe plan and use promo code JKBR at checkout. Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/JOHNK American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

This election season is officially spiraling out of hand as massive campaign cash and international political maneuvers collide. Days away from Israel's high-stakes October 27th election, Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting a deadlock to hold onto power against a hawkish "centrist" challenger, while the Israeli government takes the absurd step of purchasing television ads directly targeted at American voters in Iowa. We pull back the curtain on this bizarre intersection of foreign influence and follow the dark money flooding into America's biggest midterm races. Finally, we analyze a highly controversial $4 million ad campaign from Vivek Ramaswamy that features his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother and look at the critical personal context left out of the broadcast. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

John Kiriakou for U.S. Ambassador to Greece? What started as a pitch to President Trump has officially gone international. Major Greek newspapers are covering John's campaign to become the next U.S. ambassador to Greece. Plus, Trump has made the unprecedented move to officially endorse Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s upcoming election, just days away.   -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/JOHNK My Patriot Supply - Visit http://preparewithJKBR.com  American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

Is President Trump waiting until after the midterms to launch another round of strikes in the Middle East? On today's episode of John Kiriakou's Briefing Room, we break down Trump's extraordinary warning to the Houthis following their devastating attacks on Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly pushing for renewed strikes against Iran before HIS Election Day in Israel. Then, a suspected spy inside OpenAI. The FBI has arrested a Saudi engineer accused of planting sophisticated surveillance equipment inside the company's San Francisco offices. What was he trying to uncover, and who was he working for? And finally, with U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigning, we have a pitch for her replacement! A man with deep knowledge of the country, culture, and language. One request: he might need a presidential pardon first. All that and more on John Kiriakou's Briefing Room. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

The war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has escalated dramatically as Riyadh’s international airport was hit by missile strikes twice in forty-eight hours, leaving at least twelve dead and hundreds injured. As Saudi forces strike back hard with widespread bombings across Yemen, we analyze the silence from American media, break down how the White House might react, and look at whether this major escalation will pull the United States directly into a wider Middle Eastern war. We also react to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s sweeping order to investigate and prosecute IDF soldiers who blew the whistle on military conduct in the anonymous "NAZA" investigative documentary. On the domestic front, we debunk the right-wing influencer hoax claiming Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was secretly institutionalized in Ohio, exposing the real political panic driving these campaign-trail conspiracy theories. We then go inside the West Bank to look at a remarkable 60 Minutes package detailing weaponized settler violence and the detention of Palestinian residents. Finally, after years of persistence on the show, we celebrate a major milestone as we have officially made contact with Angry Birds headquarters, before tackling the uncharted legal territory of two botched high-profile military executions. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: DeleteMe - DeleteMe - Visit https://joindeleteme.com/JKBR to get 20% off your DeleteMe plan and use promo code JKBR at checkout. Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/JOHNK American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

A classified CIA assessment warns Israel is “one spark away” from collapse. Hours later, Germany's former intelligence chief is arrested in a sprawling treason plot involving a steakhouse heiress, an Israeli spy firm, and an attempted kidnapping. In this episode, we break down the shocking espionage scandal upending Berlin and the massive "polycrisis" erupting across France as hundreds of thousands of protestors take to the streets just six months before a pivotal presidential election. Plus, a look at the official Angry Birds YouTube channel putting out a suspiciously familiar video right after our recent tier list dropped. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

A secret meeting at Camp David. Hours later, 257 precision strikes in Yemen. In this episode, John Kiriakou breaks down the escalating Saudi-backed offensive against the Houthis and what the United States is doing behind the scenes. Plus: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff, John updates his increasingly dangerous world travel guide, a new development involving an Epstein whistleblower, and leaked audio creates trouble for Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/JOHNK My Patriot Supply - Visit http://preparewithJKBR.com  American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- --

You asked, I answered—Part 3 is officially here! This time, I’m diving deep into your most burning questions, from the scariest encounters of my CIA career to whether or not aliens are actually real. We’re covering it all in this episode: the truth behind coming out as a whistleblower, what it’s really like hiding my career from my family, and even a little bit of relationship advice for the road. I am endlessly grateful for the amazing community we’ve built and the global support you show me every single day. If you want to be featured in the next one, leave your burning questions in the comment section below! -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

This episode combines striking visual data from the ground with exclusive political insight. We begin by examining the scale of destruction in Gaza using newly updated Google Earth imagery and UN reports detailing 61 million tonnes of debris. Next, we dive into an extraordinary insider account from top Middle East adviser Brett McGurk, revealing the intense frustration inside the Biden White House, a heated phone call where the President threatened to cut off military aid to Israel, and the tense Situation Room standoff against Iranian missiles. Finally, we pivot to the upcoming midterm elections to break down the high-stakes Senate race in Michigan, where candidate Abdul El-Sayed has built an unexpected, game-changing coalition. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

In today's episode, we're diving into a stunning new investigative report revealing that Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly made a secret trip to the UAE. Sources say the Israeli Prime Minister personally asked President Mohamed bin Zayed to deny that he had warned Netanyahu about Hamas prior to the October 7th attacks. We also take a closer look at the rising human cost in the Strait of Hormuz, where new NBC News reporting reveals the Pentagon quietly increased its official casualty count of wounded American service members. Plus, we react to some of the week's biggest political and public clips: from Donald Trump revealing he told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to "take it easy" on striking Russian oil refineries, to Bill Gates explaining his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein by claiming he was told Epstein could help raise billions for global health. From there, we turn our attention to the upcoming midterms, shifting our focus to Iowa, where a pair of highly fascinating statewide races are completely changing the political map. And finally, we look back 25 years at a pivotal moment in history: the incredible 9/11 response mission of the CIA's Team JAWBREAKER. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - https://kalshi.com/sign-up DeleteMe - DeleteMe - Visit https://joindeleteme.com/JKBR to get 20% off your DeleteMe plan and use promo code JKBR at checkout. American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com0:00 Introduction 0:04 United Nations Drama 6:11 President of Syria 12:26 Who Will Win Midterms 25:20 Leaked Audio From AIPAC 27:28 Trump Banning Press Backfires 31:15 Angry Birds

UN week in New York is never short on drama and this year, the tension behind closed doors spilled right up to the microphone. In today's episode, I’m breaking down some remarkable moments from the United Nations General Assembly, including extraordinary threats, surprising walkouts, and the latest verbal fireworks involving the leaders of Iran, Pakistan, and Syria. Then, we're shifting gears to the midterm elections. We take a close look at a critical battleground race in the Michigan U.S. Senate election, where a highly predictable (but totally hypocritical) shift in strategy tells us exactly how worried Republicans are about their internal polling. Plus, I react to a shocking media blackout at the White House after major news networks collectively decided to stand together and suspend coverage. Finally, because you asked for it, we are pivoting from heavy geopolitics to mobile gaming. The comment section has been begging for this, so we delivered. Check it out now on Briefing Room. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com