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Have you recently purchased a Bible, a firearm, or anything related to Trump? If so, your purchases may have been flagged by the federal government.

From House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. New documents obtained by the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government reveal that the federal government flagged terms like “MAGA” and “TRUMP” for financial institutions if Americans used those phrases when completing transactions. Individuals who shopped at stores like Cabela’s or Dick’s Sporting Goods, or purchased religious texts like a Bible, may also have had their transactions flagged. This kind of pervasive financial surveillance, carried out in coordination with and at the request of federal law enforcement, into Americans’ private transactions is alarming and raises serious concerns about the FBI’s respect for fundamental civil liberties.

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In light of these revelations, Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has requested transcribed interviews from Peter Sullivan, Senior Private Sector Partner for Outreach in the Strategic Partner Engagement Section of the FBI, and Noah Bishoff, former Director of the Office of Stakeholder Integration and Engagement in the Strategic Operations Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Excerpts of the Letter to Noah Bishoff:

“The Committee and Select Subcommittee have obtained documents indicating that following January 6, 2021, FinCEN distributed materials to financial institutions that, among other things, outline the ‘typologies’ of various persons of interest and provide financial institutions with suggested search terms and Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) for identifying transactions on behalf of federal law enforcement. These materials included a document recommending the use of generic terms like ‘TRUMP’ and ‘MAGA’ to ‘search Zelle payment messages’ as well as a ‘prior FinCEN analysis’ of ‘Lone Actor/Homegrown Violent Extremism Indicators.’ According to this analysis, FinCEN warned financial institutions of ‘extremism’ indicators that include ‘transportation charges, such as bus tickets, rental cars, or plane tickets, for travel to areas with no apparent purpose,’ or ‘the purchase of books (including religious texts) and subscriptions to other media containing extremist views.’ In other words, FinCEN urged large financial institutions to comb through the private transactions of their customers for suspicious charges on the basis of protected political and religious expression.

“In addition, the Committee and Select Subcommittee have obtained documents showing that FinCEN distributed slides, prepared by a financial institution, explaining how other financial institutions can use MCC codes to detect customers whose transactions may reflect ‘potential active shooters, [and] who may include dangerous International Terrorists / Domestic Terrorists / Homegrown Violent Extremists (“Lone Wolves”).’ For example, the slides instruct financial institutions to query for transactions using certain MCC codes such as ‘3484: Small Arms,’ ‘5091: Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies,’ and the keywords ‘Cabela’s,’ and ‘Dick’s Sporting Goods,’ among several others. Despite these transactions having no apparent criminal nexus—and, in fact, relate to Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights—FinCEN seems to have adopted a characterization of these Americans as potential threat actors. This kind of pervasive financial surveillance, carried out in coordination with and at the request of federal law enforcement, into Americans’ private transactions is alarming and raises serious doubts about FinCEN’s respect for fundamental civil liberties.

“As the former Director of the Office of Stakeholder Integration and Engagement in the Strategic Operations Division, you engaged regularly with financial institutions following the events of January 6, 2021, including the distribution of material about how financial institutions could use private customer information to assist federal law enforcement. As such, your testimony will aid our oversight. In particular, your testimony will help to inform the Committee and Select Subcommittee about federal law enforcement’s mass accumulation and use of Americans’ private information without legal process; FinCEN’s protocols, if any, to safeguard Americans’ privacy and constitutional rights in the receipt and use of such information; and FinCEN’s general engagement with the private sector on law-enforcement matters.”

Read the full letter to Director Wray here.

Read the full letter to Noah Bishoff here.

What do you think of these revelations? Share your prayers and scriptures for our federal government below.

(Press release from House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. Photo Credit: Nes/Getty Images Signature via Canva Pro)

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Monica
February 13, 2024

FATHER I PRAY FOR OUR RIGHTS AND I pray for our Bibles in Jesus name Father help our country Amen

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Brad Winter
February 7, 2024

If Donald Trump is elected it’s time to do away with certain parts of the f.b.i. and certain parts of the attorney generals office

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Kathie
January 22, 2024

Lord Jesus, We lift our country up to You. Keep our country free. Expose lies and bring forth truth. Help Christians to seek You and be led by Your Spirit to pray and get involved in choosing righteous leaders.

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Curtis
January 22, 2024

The government appears to be working one step ahead of the group it is targeting. Similar steps were taken in Vietnam, the Middle East, artificial vaccines, Jan 6, the Houthi, These actions were not defensive actions. Let’s pray because we are the defense action.

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T Mc
January 21, 2024

Why on earth would you use ‘Trump” or “MGA” when purchasing a Bible. Trump is not a Christian and MGA is not a religious organisation – so please explain.

Guns is legitimate as America has the worst gun violence of any developed country and MAGA folk staged a rebellion not so long ago.

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Victoria Z
January 20, 2024

Father expose and remove all of influence and power involved and in agreemebt with this, in high levels and branches of government as this violates our constitutional rights of religious freedom and freedom to support the politicians we choose. i can see targeting and investigating a small minority who are suspiciously likely to be dangerous due to links to violent dangerous organizations, but protect the average peace loving citizens from this type of political and religious profiling, in Jesus name and in his victory alone we boldly ask knowing you hear us and promised to answer. thank you.

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Peachie Barry
January 20, 2024

The United States of America was under a demonic, spiritual and constitutional attack over the past four years but, their satanic reign has ended.
This is Now The Season of The Lord’s Righteous, Godly and Biblical Reign in All of The Nations throughout God’s Earth.
Psalm 24: 1-13

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Pamela Ramos
January 20, 2024

Father God;
Our enemies are rising up against us in many ways. Let us have eyes to see and ears to hear in the lateness of the hour. It’s time for your people to wake up and repent. God only You can rescue us from all the demonic attacks on the people of our nation. We ask for Your grace and mercy upon our land, forgive us of our sins. We must all turn to you in prayer and fasting to change the course of our nation before it’s too late. Lord we put our hope & Trust in you The Creator of Heaven & Earth. Nothing is too hard for YOU! We cry out to you, lead us in wisdom on how to defeat our enemies and Lord we know we have the Victory through YOU. Protect our civil liberties, our Republic, our families. In Jesus Mighty Name I Pray Amen

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Mari
January 20, 2024

Nobody would be able to track our purchases if we returned to using CASH!
A cashless society will rob each and every one of us of privacy concerning our most intimate private purchases and that information could be sold to manufacturers.
We are in danger of losing our most basic freedoms.
Advise we cut up all our credit cards and return to the “inconvenience” of hard cash.

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    Rick Pollard
    January 21, 2024

    I have been telling people this for Years !!!
    First, our Fiat Currency really has no real value because it is no longer backed by Gold or Silver. Just a “Belief” that it dose.
    “Electronic Currency” is nothing more than a mark on an electronic ledger pad, and this has become the greater downfall of this Republic’s Financial Stability, by creating the illusion of Value / Worth and therefore making it easier to “Borrow” against nothing for a Debt Service / Note. That’s how they get away with spending trillions of “dollars” and slowly Bankrupting this Republic.
    And Yes, by using cash as much as possible you keep them from tracking your purchasing habits, and keep your private life private!

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Rick Pollard
January 20, 2024

My Father and My God, I come before you with a Grateful Heart in the Holy Name of the Lord Jesus. You are answering my prayers that Truths would be revealed . Truths that Satan is using every effort to keep Hidden. But you are Faithful and Just, you are Truth and the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against Your Truth.
Father, in the Holy Name of the Lord Jesus, I come before you asking that you may impart on the Hearts of those who see these Truths to be the Watchmen on the Wall, and Proclaim these Truths to those who are unaware of what is being revealed by you. That those eyes and ears will be opened and that the scales will fall from their eyes and that these Truths will be made known across this Great Republic so that The People can understand how Satan’s minions are conspiring and plotting to enslave their lives and deny your Given Freedoms to them. That your People will rise up against this War Against You, and them, and decide to again allow you to be their God and Lord over their lives and this land that you have bestowed upon them.
Let the Voices of Truth be Loud, and Strong and unwavering as they bring these revealed Truth to the Light of Day.
In the Holy Name of the Lord Jesus I Pray, Amen, and Amen.

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Goodguy
January 20, 2024

And you wonder why people don’t trust the government! Help us Lord.

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Nick
January 20, 2024

Just more proof of what we already knew!! This is why the last election was stolen! We (US) are under attack by demonic forces!! The sooner Americans wake up the better ! Please pray for our country! Father I pray for our protection and revival nationwide. In Jesus name Amen!

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James J.
January 20, 2024

It’s criminal and unconstitutional! Lord, help more of this kind of thing be exposed to flush out those who seek to destroy the fabric of our great nation. Your will be done.

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