# Russiagate: The Real Scandal, Part 1

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Podcast: [5-Minute Videos | PragerU](https://stenobird.com/podcast/5-minute-videos-prageru-214964)
Published: 2026-01-26T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

It’s the biggest political scandal in US history. Millions were led to believe that a presidential candidate was a secret Russian agent. The media ran with it. Intelligence officials fueled it. But behind the headlines was something even more alarming. Lee Smith, author of The Plot Against the President, tells the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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