Guest #51 | Matt Kim. Authenticity.
From Titan Submersibles to Deep State Tech Matt Kim exploded onto social media with his viral takedown of the Titan submersible narrative, but behind the viral rants is a deeper skepticism of power, propaganda, and the surveillance state. In this no-holds-barred interview, Kim joins Ray Doustdar to unpack his journey from internet unknown to insider access with the Trump campaign—and why he walked away. From the psyops of COVID to the Zionist influence in politics, nothing is off limits. Plus: Matt's new mission to defend privacy through zero-trust VPN tech.
🧠 From MAGA to Metadata | Matt Kim on Trump, Technocrats & the Surveillance State
📄 Episode Overview
Matt Kim, viral commentator and founder of VP.net, joins Ray to dissect his rapid rise on social media, his entanglement and disillusionment with MAGA circles, and his full-blown war on the surveillance state. The episode traverses:
His viral COVID and Titan sub videos
Getting backstage MAGA access and walking away
Why privacy is the final frontier for freedom
Exposing the ownership of VPN giants
The Game of Thrones-style war for one-world control
🔑 Key Takeaways
✨ Matt Kim's viral content began with unfiltered COVID skepticism.
🚫 Self-censorship was his biggest regret of 2020.
🌎 Surveillance is now ubiquitous across ISPs and tech giants.
🚫 Legacy VPNs may be fronts for foreign surveillance.
🌪️ MAGA access exposed the machinery of propaganda.
⛔ Matt's break from Trumpism was about principles, not politics.
🔎 Zero-trust architecture is the future of privacy tech.
🤠 We're living through a digital World War III for control.
🧠 Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – Matt and Ray bond over Cleveland roots
01:23 – The Titan sub video that launched Matt's fame
02:05 – Why he started speaking out during the COVID era
05:07 – Getting censored, self-censoring, and the emotional toll
10:11 – Titan video goes viral: truth over algorithm
13:03 – Entering the MAGA orbit and Iowa primary access
19:35 – The "Goodbye MAGA" video and ideological shift
23:06 – The Israel question and noticing patterns
28:33 – The fracturing of the MAGA and conservative space
35:20 – Launching VP.net and redefining VPN architecture
41:02 – Israeli ownership of major VPN firms
47:42 – Why zero-trust architecture is essential
52:06 – The real Game of Thrones: elites vying for global control
56:49 – Final thoughts on integrity, privacy, and the fight ahead
🔬 Research Spotlight
VPN Surveillance Reality: Many top VPNs like ExpressVPN are owned by Kape Technologies, an Israeli firm with ex-Mossad execs. (source)
Incognito Mode Is a Myth: Private browsing doesn't hide activity from ISPs or VPN providers.
Titan Submersible Timeline: The US Navy knew of the implosion days earlier, fueling skepticism around media timing. (NYT)
❓ FAQ
Who is Matt Kim?
A viral political and cultural commentator who rose to prominence with videos critiquing COVID narratives and government overreach.
Why did Matt Kim break with MAGA?
He believes the movement has shifted from "Make America Great Again" to "Make Trump Great Again" and is increasingly compromised by propaganda.
What is VP.net?
A zero-trust VPN that routes traffic through secure enclaves to prevent even the provider from seeing user data.
Why does Matt distrust legacy VPNs?
Many are owned by Kape Technologies, linked to Israeli intelligence, and operate on a trust-based model.
🎯 Final Thought
Privacy isn't just a feature—it's a foundation. Matt Kim makes the case that if we don't defend the right to be invisible online, we won't be able to resist the creeping tentacles of global control. The tools for control are already in place. The only question left is whether you'll use the tools to fight back.
🔗 Socials
🔍 Keywords
Matt Kim, MAGA breakup, Titan submersible, VPN surveillance, privacy tech, zero trust, VP.net, Israeli VPN ownership, digital censorship, Deep Shallow Dive
📚 Categories
Politics, Surveillance, Free Speech, Technology
🏷️ Tags
Matt Kim, MAGA, Trump, privacy, censorship, VPN, surveillance, Deep Shallow Dive
📝 Meta Title & Description
Matt Kim on Quitting MAGA, Surveillance Tech, and the Future of Privacy
Political commentator Matt Kim joins DSD to discuss his viral rise, break with Trumpworld, and why the battle for privacy is the real frontline in 2025. Come visit us in our Flagship Santa Monica, CA location.
