Andrew Breitbart
Conservative media founder died of heart attack in 2012, weeks before releasing exposing videos; linked to Clinton/Weiner circles.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Andrew James Breitbart |
| Born | February 1, 1969 |
| Died | March 1, 2012 |
| Age at Death | 43 |
| Location of Death | Brentwood, Los Angeles, California |
| Cause of Death | Heart failure (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy) |
| Official Ruling | Natural causes |
| Category | Journalist / Investigator |
Assessment: SUSPICIOUS
Breitbart died at 43 after publicly calling out John Podesta as a "world class underage sex slave op cover-upperer" and teasing imminent release of politically explosive material. Eyewitness Christopher Lasseter described Breitbart's body as having a "bright red" face — a coloration more consistent with certain poisoning agents than cardiac arrest, where victims typically appear blue or gray. The coroner's technician who handled his autopsy, Michael Cormier, died of suspected arsenic poisoning weeks later. While the autopsy confirmed pre-existing heart disease, the combination of the eyewitness skin-color anomaly, the Cormier death, and the timing of Breitbart's public accusations creates a pattern that warrants serious scrutiny.
Connection to Epstein Network
Breitbart's connection to the Epstein network is indirect, running primarily through Anthony Weiner and broader "Clinton body count" narratives. In the weeks before his death, Breitbart had been teasing the release of explosive videos, including footage he claimed would damage Barack Obama and potentially expose figures in the Clinton/Weiner political orbit. Some of this material indirectly fed into what later became the Pizzagate narrative.
His most direct link comes through Anthony Weiner — Breitbart broke the original Weiner sexting scandal in 2011, which eventually led to the discovery of Weiner's laptop in 2016. That laptop allegedly contained material that some claim connected to Epstein-adjacent networks (see NYPD Weiner laptop deaths).
Breitbart famously tweeted in 2011: "How prog-guru John Podesta isn't household name as world class underage sex slave op cover-upperer defending unspeakable dregs is beyond me." This tweet, rediscovered after Pizzagate, fueled theories that Breitbart had knowledge of elite trafficking networks before his death.
Circumstances of Death
On the evening of February 29, 2012, Breitbart collapsed while walking near his Brentwood home shortly after midnight. He was transported to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and pronounced dead in the early hours of March 1. He was 43 years old. The LA County Coroner conducted an autopsy and ruled his death was due to heart failure resulting from dilated cardiomyopathy with focal myocardial bridging and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — pre-existing heart conditions. His father-in-law, actor Orson Bean, stated that Breitbart had known heart problems. No evidence of poisoning or external trauma was found.
Background
Andrew Breitbart was a conservative media entrepreneur and the founder of Breitbart News. He was known for breaking major political stories, including hidden camera ACORN videos and the Anthony Weiner sexting scandal in 2011. He was a combative public figure who regularly challenged mainstream media and Democratic Party figures, building a large following on social media and in conservative media circles.
The "Part 2" videos Breitbart had been publicly teasing at the time of his death turned out to be footage of Barack Obama at Harvard with professor Derrick Bell, which was released by his organization after his death. Some theorists believe more damaging material existed that was never released.
The connection to Epstein-related networks is primarily through the Weiner/Clinton political orbit rather than a direct Epstein link. Breitbart's death is more commonly associated with broader political corruption theories than specifically with child trafficking cover-ups, though his 2011 Podesta tweet blurs that line.
Why This Death Possibly Raises Questions
- Died suddenly at 43 while walking near his home, hours after telling a dinner companion he had explosive videos to release
- Was publicly teasing a "Part 2" release of damaging political material at the time of death
- Unverified and disputed claim: the coroner's office employee who handled his autopsy (Michael Cormier) died of suspected arsenic poisoning weeks later
- His 2011 tweet about John Podesta and "underage sex slave" cover-ups was seen as prescient after Pizzagate emerged in 2016
- Had a history of confrontational public behavior but no widely known heart condition prior to death
- Eyewitness Christopher Lasseter described Breitbart's body as "bright red" with a white band around his forehead — atypical for heart failure victims, who normally present blue or gray; bright red skin coloration is associated with cyanide or carbon monoxide poisoning
The Counterargument
The LA County Coroner found pre-existing heart disease as the cause of death, confirmed by autopsy. Breitbart's father-in-law stated he had known cardiac problems. The "explosive Part 2" material that emerged posthumously turned out to be the Derrick Bell footage — significant to some politically, but not the bombshell that conspiracy theorists imagined. CNN confirmed the autopsy finding of natural causes. The Cormier arsenic claim circulates widely but has not been confirmed by any official investigation. No family member has alleged foul play.
Key Quotes from Media Coverage
"How prog-guru John Podesta isn't household name as world class underage sex slave op cover-upperer defending unspeakable dregs escapes me." — Andrew Breitbart, tweet from February 4, 2011, via Washington Times
"A tweet by Breitbart shortly before his March 1, 2012, death is now being cited by online researchers as proof that they are onto something big." — Washington Times: Andrew Breitbart tweet before death adds fuel to online speculation of D.C. sex-trafficking ring
"Official autopsy reports confirm Breitbart died of natural causes — heart failure due to heart disease — in 2012, with no evidence of foul play from investigations." — CNN: Conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart died of heart failure
See Also
Other Shocking Stories
- Kevin Preiss: NYPD officer who allegedly saw what was on the Weiner laptop. Suicide. The pattern keeps repeating.
- Joe Recarey: Lead detective on the original Epstein case. Died unexpectedly at 50 of a brief unspecified illness.
- Michael Caddy: NYPD officer, age 29. Allegedly viewed the Weiner laptop. Suicide. Third officer dead in weeks.
- Roy Black: Defended Epstein in court. One of many lawyers who shielded the operation. Died at home at 80.
Sources
- LA County Coroner autopsy report (March 2012)
- Breitbart News coverage and Breitbart's public statements
- Andrew Breitbart's Twitter archive (2011 Podesta tweet)
- Righteous Indignation by Andrew Breitbart (autobiography)
- Washington Times: Andrew Breitbart tweet before death adds fuel to online speculation of D.C. sex-trafficking ring
- CNN: Conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart died of heart failure
- Breitbart News: Remembering Andrew Breitbart — 'F*ck You, John Podesta!'
- Wikipedia: Andrew Breitbart
- Common Sense Evaluation: Andrew Breitbart Tweet Before His Death Implies Podesta D.C. Sex-Trafficking Ring
- American Liberty Report: What did Andrew Breitbart know About John Podesta?
- Mainstream media obituaries (NYT, Washington Post, LA Times)
- X/Twitter threads linking death to Clinton network theories
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