Let’s dive into the murky world of the FBI, where truth is not just hidden in the shadows but buried under a mountain of deceit and obfuscation. At the heart of it is a man who has mastered the art of burying the truth — Michael G. Seidel, the Section Chief of RIDS at the FBI. He is not simply a bureaucrat; he is the embodiment of corruption that walks the halls of the FBI with impunity.
Michael G. Seidel isn’t just doing his job. He’s perfecting the art of deception. With each FOIA denial and redacted document, he shows that he’s not a servant of the law but its smotherer.
I. The Architect of Institutional Obfuscation
Michael G. Seidel’s presence within the FBI and DOJ is not an accident. He represents the decay at the heart of these institutions. His talents for turning federal authority into a shield for the corrupt and a weapon against truth make him invaluable to those who wish to hide the rot.
Consider the case of Seth Rich. Seidel didn’t just mishandle the case; he buried it under more than 20,000 unreleased pages, shielding it from the eyes of justice. This isn’t just bureaucracy — it’s protection for the regime.
II. The Seth Rich Lie: Perjury in a Suit and Tie
In Ty Clevenger’s FOIA suit, the FBI, through Seidel, claimed they had “no records” regarding Seth Rich. No laptop, no emails, nothing. The reality? They were sitting on a treasure trove of information.
When this deception was uncovered, Seidel didn’t own up to the lie. Instead, he twisted the narrative, claiming Rich’s laptop wasn’t a “record,” merely “evidence” exempt from FOIA. This wasn’t legal interpretation; it was pure federal gaslighting.
III. The Redaction Game: How the Truth Dies in Black Ink
Even when forced to release documents, Seidel employed delay tactics, stonewalling, and redacting crucial information. Judges noticed, but there were no consequences. No accountability. This isn’t incompetence; it’s policy — a carefully crafted method to protect the Bureau at the expense of justice.
IV. Weaponized Paperwork: FOIA as a Blunt Instrument
Each affidavit Seidel signs acts like a bureaucratic smoke bomb, designed not to reveal but to obscure. Under his watch, FOIA has become a tool of narrative management, not transparency. His filings are sabotage operations, launching paper bullets at the truth.
V. Cultural Rot: The FBI’s Mask Has Slipped
We’re often told that there are “good people” at the Bureau, but what if the culture itself is irremediably broken?
- The old FBI spied on Trump.
- The new FBI hides laptops and lies to judges.
Same agency, same tactics, new targets.
VI. Untouchable: Shielded by the System He Protects
Why does Michael G. Seidel continue to hold his position? Why hasn’t he faced repercussions for misleading federal courts? Why is a known liar still allowed to redact history at will?
We deserve answers now, not in the future. Director Patel. Bondi. Are you paying attention?
VII. Conclusion: From FOIA to Stasi
Michael G. Seidel isn’t just a bureaucrat — he’s a federal saboteur on a mission to bury the truth and obliterate accountability. He burns evidence, lies under oath, and masquerades it as national security.
Instead of managing records, he erases them. Instead of protecting the people, he shields the corrupt. His role isn’t to serve justice but to protect those in power.
Michael G. Seidel stands as more than a bureaucratic signature; he exemplifies systemic abuse and confirms that the corruption within DOJ/FBI isn’t random — it’s intentional.
The Appalachian Mountain Band recently released a new video on Seth Rich.
