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Investigative journalist James O’Keefe has now busted an official working inside the Biden-Harris administration’s Pentagon, who has touted that he’s involved in a plot to “protect people from Trump.”
O’Keefe released a new undercover video Tuesday evening, featuring Jamie Mannina, a senior adviser at the Defense Department. Mannina is also a former FBI special agent, and a former special assistant to Hillary Clinton, both during her term as a U.S. Senator and in the State Department.
Once again, as is typical with O’Keefe’s undercover busts, Mannina is spilling the beans while seated inside a restaurant. He says he works “at this top consulting firm,” which O’Keefe reveals is Booz Allen Hamilton, a business management firm in McLean, Virginia.
“My client is the Pentagon, so I’m embedded in the Pentagon. I work in the joint staff, which is the top military command,” Mannina brags.
“What’s your overall assessment of Trump?” asks the woman having dinner with Mannina.
“He’s a sociopathic narcissist who is only interested in advancing his name, his wealth and his fame,” Mannina retorts.
When asked if there’s anything he can do to protect people from Trump, Mannina says, “I’ve been in conversation with a couple of retired generals to explore what we can do.”
Mannina confirms details about secret meetings regarding artificial intelligence, but tells the undercover journalist, “That is sensitive information… We’re going to have to keep it between us…”
Apparently believing he’s out on a date, at one point Mannina asks the woman, “You’re not a spy? You’re not trying to collect information from me?”
More from O’Keefe:
Mannina also described his “ghost writing” with a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, National Security Leaders for America, saying, “What we were doing was we were trying to explain to the American people the national security consequences of another Trump presidency.” He elaborated on his recent activities, saying, “Since the spring, I was working with these retired generals, retired ambassadors,” adding, “They’re like one, two, or three-star generals and admirals. You probably know maybe four stars.” He acknowledged the organization’s ultimate goal, emphasizing, “This organization tried to defeat Donald Trump.”
Mannina further revealed that he was participating in a “huge meeting with military leaders; in a very secure room called ‘The Tank.’” The Tank is a nickname for the Joint Chiefs of Staff Conference room which is a (SCIF), a Compartmentalized Information Facility. Discussing the focus of these meetings, Mannina shared that “the United States has specialized in artificial intelligence and emerging technology, quantum, [and] cybersecurity.” He elaborated on the potential of quantum technology, stating, “Quantum is incredibly fast, super-computing. That doesn’t yet exist, but will soon exist, and when it does, it will change everything.”
Addressing the broader challenges in advancing these technologies, Mannina stressed, “We need to overcome a lot of bureaucratic obstacles.” He underscored the importance of fostering international cooperation, stating, “We need to work better with partners.” He added, “International partners need to, you know, think creatively to avoid overclassification, which really prohibits the ability to share information across their retailer.”
Mannina also made critical remarks about @PeteHegseth, a Fox News correspondent and rumored candidate for Secretary of Defense. Mannina alleged that Hegseth has “a drinking problem,” claimed he “cheated on all his wives,” and referenced unspecified sexual assault allegations. When questioned about Hegseth’s qualifications, Mannina expressed skepticism about his potential role in government, describing him as “an alcoholic” with a history of troubling behavior.
WATCH the undercover bust video below, then scroll down for updates on this case:
BREAKING VIDEO: Top Pentagon Advisor Reveals On Hidden Camera Conversation “with a Couple of Retired Generals to Explore What We Can Do” to ‘Protect People from Trump’
Confirms Secret Meetings regarding AI: “That is sensitive information… We’re going to have to keep it between… pic.twitter.com/Ry2zAMW3rn
— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) January 15, 2025
UPDATE: And he’s OUT!! About an hour after the video dropped Tuesday night, O’Keefe provided the first update, announcing that Mannina has now been FIRED.
“Top Pentagon Advisor Jamie Mannina has just been FIRED per email to @OKeefeMedia from Joint Staff Public Affairs Spokesman Joseph Holstead,” he announced.
JUST IN: Top Pentagon Advisor Jamie Mannina has just been FIRED per email to @OKeefeMedia from Joint Staff Public Affairs Spokesman Joseph Holstead
Mannina was caught on OMG hidden cameras revealing plans “with a Couple of Retired Generals to Explore What We Can Do” to to… pic.twitter.com/Aq4dH1Whn0
— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) January 15, 2025
Below is the memo O’Keefe received from the Pentagon, announcing that Mannina is no longer working there.
See below the email response @OKeefeMedia received from Joint Staff Public Affairs Spokesman Joseph Holstead regarding Jamie Mannina’s termination: pic.twitter.com/vCzgCwRWl7
— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) January 15, 2025
HOW IT WAS FILMED: In addition to a secret camera on the undercover journalist having dinner with Mannina, O’Keefe revealed in another post that he was personally sitting at the next table, in disguise, secretly recording the conversation as well.
The man is a “spy hunter” in the Pentagon and I’m sitting next to him in disguise filming B-roll of him stating “that is sensitive information, keep it between us.” pic.twitter.com/SW8q6Wjvf5
— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) January 15, 2025
WILD CONFRONTATION: O’Keefe confronted Mannina after the bust, and it got HOT, as the man started yelling and cursing, “Get the f*** out of here!”
WATCH the entire video below:
WILD INTERACTION: O’Keefe Confronts Top Pentagon Official Caught on Tape saying He’s in Conversation “with Retired Generals to Explore What We Can Do” to ‘Protect People from Trump’
“Get the f*** out of here!”
“I didn’t say anything.”
“You’re a known liar. You’re a known… pic.twitter.com/0xqcxkAfn9— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) January 15, 2025
FLASHBACK: Apparently this isn’t the first time Jamie Mannina has been ‘busted.’
A video posted to social media states, “busted by Predator DC coming to have sex with an underage girl in November 2021. He was an active FBI agent at the time.”
FLASHBACK: Jamie Mannina was busted by Predator DC coming to have sex with an underage girl in November 2021. He was an active FBI agent at the time. https://t.co/issiJU9s2A pic.twitter.com/fzAuqtG1dm
— MILO (@Nero) January 15, 2025
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