McAfee Part 4: The White House
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03/09/23 • 40 min
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John McAfee is back in America. He meets a new business partner who helps broker a lucrative deal. As reporter Jamie Tarabay learns, the new associate eventually inspires McAfee to make a long-shot bid for the US presidency.
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John McAfee is back in America. He meets a new business partner who helps broker a lucrative deal. As reporter Jamie Tarabay learns, the new associate eventually inspires McAfee to make a long-shot bid for the US presidency.
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Foundering - McAfee Part 4: The White House
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In December twenty fifteen, there was a high profile shooting in San Bernardino, California, that killed fourteen people and injured twenty two others. Tonight, the nation grappling with what officials now say may be the deadliest terror attack on our homeland since nine eleven. The FBI was brought in to investigate the shooting as a terrorist attack, and they asked Apple to open up the shooter's iPhone. Apple is refusing to follow a government o
McAfee Part 4: The White House Top Questions Answered
How did John McAfee parody media allegations about him in 2013?
John McAfee released a YouTube video in 2013 to parody media allegations about him.
Who was John McAfee's business partner and how did they meet?
John McAfee's business partner was entrepreneur Kyle Sandler, whom he met and traveled with.
What cybersecurity deal attracted interest from investors but which John McAfee walked away from?
McAfee and Sandler attracted interest from investors at MGT Capital Investments for a cybersecurity deal, but McAfee walked away.
Why did John McAfee decide to run for president in 2015?
McAfee decided to run for president in 2015 as a way to revive his career.
How did John McAfee allegedly raise money for his presidential campaign in unconventional ways?
McAfee's presidential campaign allegedly raised money in unconventional ways, including hosting a fundraiser at a strip club.
What were the allegations against John McAfee regarding campaign finance laws?
There were allegations of breaking campaign finance laws during McAfee's presidential campaign, but no legal consequences have been confirmed.
What happened in the San Bernardino shooting in 2015 that involved John McAfee?
In 2015, there was a shooting in San Bernardino, California, that the FBI investigated as a terrorist attack, and McAfee inserted himself into the story claiming he had a method to crack the shooter's iPhone.
Why did Apple refuse to open the shooter's iPhone in the San Bernardino shooting?
Apple refused to open the shooter's iPhone in the San Bernardino shooting, citing potential risks to user privacy.
How did John McAfee react to accusations made by journalist William Turton?
John McAfee harassed journalist William Turton and his editors after Turton published a story accusing McAfee of lying and damaging his credibility.
What made John McAfee a good fit for the Libertarian Party during his presidential campaign?
McAfee's image as a tech entrepreneur who brags about drugs and not paying taxes made him a good fit for the Libertarian Party during his presidential campaign.
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