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Government Corruption
Listening Devices Found in Oval Office‐President's Desk Removed for Security Scan
2025-02-24
[Clarice Feldman on FB] In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through Washington, sources within the White House have confirmed that the Oval Office—including the historic Resolute Desk—was subjected to a high-level security sweep following suspicions of covert surveillance.

The sweep reportedly uncovered sophisticated listening devices, leading to the immediate removal of the President’s desk for a comprehensive off-site scan.

A senior official, speaking anonymously, revealed that the discovery followed routine electronic countermeasures that detected unusual signals. "The anomalies were subtle but consistent—enough to trigger a full investigation," the source said. "We couldn’t risk compromising the integrity of the President’s workspace."

Specialized teams using cutting-edge radiofrequency detection technology were dispatched, and initial findings allegedly pointed to concealed audio surveillance devices hidden within the office.

The Resolute Desk, gifted by Queen Victoria in 1880, was transported to a secure, undisclosed location for thorough inspection by counterintelligence and forensic tech experts. Early reports suggest at least one miniature transmitter—small enough to evade standard detection—may have been embedded within the desk’s structure. Official confirmation of this discovery is still pending.

White House spokesperson Emily Harrow declined to provide specifics but confirmed that "enhanced security measures" had been put into effect. "The administration takes all potential threats to national security seriously," Harrow stated.
Once burned, twice shy
Posted by:Frank G

#12  Trump learned his lesson. Just assume the other side will lie and cheat.

And organize violence. And try to assassinate.
Posted by: Grom the Affective   2025-02-24 12:58  

#11  Who needs the Soviets anymore when we have the American Intelligence Community.
Posted by: mossomo   2025-02-24 12:54  

#10  Trump learned his lesson. Just assume the other side will lie and cheat.
Posted by: Throlush Dark Lord of the Nebraskans2736   2025-02-24 12:22  

#9  'Nixon Tapes' just saying.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2025-02-24 08:23  

#8  Updated with a different link
Posted by: badanov   2025-02-24 08:02  

#7  Link not working.

The story isn't holding up at this point, either.

72-hour rule on this one. Not saying it didn't happen, just need a bit more verification.
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2025-02-24 07:36  

#6  Link not working.
Posted by: The Walking Unvaxed   2025-02-24 07:27  

#5  
If true?
It was a TREASONOUS Act, plain and simple.

From a TCSM technical curiosity viewpoint.
I have to wonder what the power source, communication collection process used were?

eg. Was it an inductive power & data collection device used by rouge White House staff?

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
IF were in place during the BIDEN admin?
It could answer some questions.
Like.... Who were actually running things
Posted by: NN2N1   2025-02-24 06:46  

#4  He is on a roll!
Posted by: newc   2025-02-24 02:13  

#3  Oh yuk!

I don't know which is worst, the bugs or the boogers...

Either way, Trump was smart enough to have the desk removed and thoroughly cleaned of both.
Posted by: Seeking Cure For Ignorance   2025-02-24 01:27  

#2  Trump reveals he removed the Resolute Desk from the Oval Office days after Elon Musk's son X left a 'present'

Posted by: Skidmark   2025-02-24 00:50  

#1  Time to get some cheap plastic folding tables in there.
Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418   2025-02-24 00:11  

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