The Truth Behind the False Narrative: A First-Hand Account

TLDRThe speaker shares his experience of being targeted by false stories in an attempt to undermine the Trump campaign. He refutes allegations of collusion with Russia and discusses his business background in Moscow.

Key insights

🔍The speaker was targeted by false stories to create a false narrative against the Trump campaign.

💼He has a business background in Moscow, but his expertise is not limited to Russia.

🎯There is no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian state.

🌍The speaker has worked in various countries and has expertise in foreign policy.

📰The false narrative and allegations led to a two-year-long witch-hunt.

Q&A

Was there any justification for a special prosecutor to look into cooperation between the Trump campaign and Russia?

No, there is no basis for the allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian state.

What is the speaker's business background in Moscow?

The speaker worked in Moscow for several years and was involved in the financial industry during the emerging markets crisis.

Why was the speaker a central target in the false narrative?

The speaker's association with Russia led to him being falsely framed as the 'Russia guy,' which was used to support the false narrative against the Trump campaign.

Did the speaker have any connections with significant Russian officials?

No, the speaker never met Igor Sechin or any other significant Russian officials.

Was there any quid pro quo or involvement with US-Russia sanctions?

No, the speaker was never asked to do anything related to US-Russia sanctions.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The speaker introduces himself as a 'sacrificial lamb' targeted by false stories.

00:27He refutes allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

00:51The speaker discusses his business background in Moscow and clarifies he is not just the 'Russia guy.'

03:35He talks about being framed as the 'Russia guy' and being a central target in the false narrative.

05:26The speaker explains his engagement in various countries and his expertise in foreign policy.

07:55He talks about the constant interrogation and attacks he has faced for two years.

09:35The speaker discusses the Steele dossier and the false reports surrounding it.

10:50He addresses the possibility of exaggeration and conspiracies against him.