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168. Unveiling the October Surprise: The Treason That Put Reagan in the White House with Craig Unger

SPYCRAFT 101

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CIA Conflicts: The Political Landscape of Reagan's Rise

This chapter explores George H.W. Bush's influence at the CIA during Jimmy Carter's presidency, highlighting the agency's internal conflicts and their impact on U.S. foreign policy. It specifically examines the fallout from the ousting of the Shah of Iran and the resulting tensions between CIA operatives and the Carter administration.

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