During a recent episode of The Benny Show, host Benny Johnson sat down with guest Mike Benz to discuss explosive allegations that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former CIA Director John Brennan may have engaged in a criminal conspiracy to defraud both the American public and the U.S. intelligence community.
The conversation, sparked by a recent social media post from Benz, quickly escalated into a pointed discussion about evidence, prosecutorial double standards, and the possibility of legal consequences for two of the most recognizable figures in American politics.
The Allegations on the Table
Johnson opened the segment by reading Benz’s own words back to him: that Clinton is “absolutely guilty of a criminal conspiracy” against U.S. taxpayers and the intelligence apparatus.
“How would that prosecution go?” Johnson asked. “Is that too much of a pipe dream to even imagine?”
Benz’s answer was blunt.
“I’m dreaming right now. I think Trump was merciful and naive when he first became president in 2017 after saying Hillary Clinton would be in jail. And then Clinton campaigned on putting Trump in jail. They nearly did. They hit him with 91 felonies, a thousand years in prison if he didn’t win the election.”
According to Benz, the evidence points to Clinton approving a plan to create false information that portrayed Trump as a Russian-backed candidate — a move allegedly carried out in coordination with Brennan, the FBI, and potentially even a former president.
Evidence Benz Says Exists
Benz referenced several categories of evidence he believes could support such charges:
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Classified annexes
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Emails
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Handwritten notes by John Brennan
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Circumstantial evidence pointing to intent
He argued that while prosecutors in Trump’s case claimed intent where there was none, in Clinton and Brennan’s situation, intent is clearly documented.
Potential Legal Path
For Benz, the legal threshold is straightforward:
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An agreement between parties.
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An affirmative act in furtherance of that agreement.
In his view, both elements are present.
“Their only defense is that they believed their own narrative,” he said. “That’s not enough to avoid indictment if the standard applied to Trump is applied here.”
Political Fallout If Charges Were Filed
When asked about possible public reaction, Benz predicted that Clinton’s arrest might not trigger significant unrest, even among her supporters. Brennan’s situation, he suggested, would be similar.
However, Benz warned that the indictment of Barack Obama — if evidence ever pointed that far — could cause major civil disturbance.
The Double Standard Argument
Central to Benz’s point is the idea of equal application of the law. If Trump can be prosecuted based on contested interpretations of intent, Benz argues, then Clinton and Brennan should face similar legal scrutiny when evidence of intent is stronger.
He characterized this as a test of whether the U.S. justice system is operating under “rule of law” or selective enforcement based on political affiliation.
Reaction and Silence
As of this writing, neither Clinton nor Brennan has issued a public response to Benz’s comments.
Mainstream media outlets have not widely reported on the interview, though the discussion has gained traction on social media, with supporters of both Trump and broader government accountability sharing clips.
What Happens Next
Legal experts note that such charges, if they were to be filed, would require:
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A clear evidentiary trail.
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A prosecutor willing to pursue politically sensitive targets.
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Overcoming significant legal hurdles tied to classified material.
Historically, high-level political figures have rarely faced prosecution for alleged misconduct tied to national security — especially when that misconduct overlaps with partisan political battles.
Why This Story Resonates
The allegations tie directly into long-running political narratives about the 2016 election, the Russia investigation, and the treatment of Trump versus his opponents.
For Trump supporters, Benz’s claims validate their belief that political enemies have been shielded from consequences. For critics, the interview represents yet another partisan attempt to revive old controversies.
Either way, the discussion touches on fundamental questions:
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Is there truly one standard of justice in America?
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Or are political connections a shield against prosecution?
A Case That May Never See a Courtroom
While Benz’s comments were direct and detailed, the likelihood of seeing Clinton or Brennan in a courtroom over these allegations remains uncertain.
Political realities, prosecutorial discretion, and the classified nature of much of the alleged evidence mean that — at least for now — this case exists more in the realm of political debate than legal action.
Still, Benz’s central claim is one that will keep the story alive: that if standards are consistent, the same legal framework used against Trump should also apply to Clinton and Brennan.
