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Trump has his personal defense attorney, Todd Blanche, whom he met through longtime Kremlin operative Paul Manafort, investigating Democrats in Alaska for two Dan Sullivans being on a rank choice voter ballot, where the duplicated name doesn't make much of a difference. What is the real reason? Gaslit Nation's bonus show takes you into the five alarm fire of Putin trying to entrench a hostile takeover in Alaska.

How? The same way Russia has always held extortion-power leverage over its neighbors: energy dependence. This is a Gaslit Nation you don't want to miss. And if you know anyone in Alaska, share this episode with them.

How did the Kremlin's big energy venture in Alaska make it this far? The answer lies in their close allies, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a regime that helped get Jared Kushner out of debt in 2016 and onto the path of becoming a Russian-style oligarch. This week's Gaslit Nation bonus show dives deeper into Kushner, the UAE, and their friends in the Kremlin, and their plot for us here at home.

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Show Notes:

Volunteer for Dr. Annie Andrew's Senate Campaign in South Carolina: https://drannieandrews.com/get-involved/

I Talked to Tom, the Viral 'Jonestown' Trump Rally Guy https://www.thehandbasket.co/p/tom-hoyle-jonestown-trump-rally-fox-news-viral-clip

Company Linked to Darline Graham's Husband Was Sanctioned for Arming Russia Against Ukraine https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/darline-graham-lindsey-husband-russia-ukraine-sanctions

Darline Graham's Husband Linked to Sanctioned Firm Aiding Russia's War https://www.rawstory.com/darline-graham-2678160855/

New NYT/Siena Poll Shows SC Senate Race Tied as Andrews, Graham Deadlocked at 48% https://abcnews4.com/news/local/new-nytsiena-poll-shows-sc-senate-race-tied-as-andrews-graham-deadlocked-at-48

Democrats in Striking Distance: New CNN Polls in Four States Highlight Party's Path to Senate Majority https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/29/politics/cnn-polls-michigan-maine-texas-kansas-senate-races-midterms-vis

Latest Polls in 2026 Midterms https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/10/29/latest-polls-in-2026-midterms-democrats-lead-in-texas-maine-michigan-kansas-new-hampshire/

Former CEO: Russian Firm Backed Alaska Gas Venture https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/former-ceo-russian-firm-backed-184339250.html