Danny Jones Podcast #238 - The CIA's Global Assassin Network is Getting Out of Control | Sean Naylor
May 13, 2024
National Security Correspondent Sean Naylor discusses CIA's training of assassins worldwide, unlawful killings in Kenya, CIA presence in Africa, US assassination laws. Highlights include Operation Anaconda, warzone journalism, CIA covert actions in Afghanistan, and the impact of podcasting on media dynamics.
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CIA Limits on Media Control
- The CIA tries to keep covert ops secret but cannot completely control mainstream media once stories reach reporters.
- News outlets have the power under the First Amendment to publish despite government pressure or warnings.
Validate Sources Thoroughly
- Verify information with multiple sources for reliability, especially on secretive topics.
- Cross-check contrasting recollections carefully and seek documentary evidence where possible.
Special Ops Support Israel-Hamas War
- Joint Special Operations Command positioned a task force in Cyprus to support Israel during the Hamas war.
- Special Operations helped with contingency plans like hostage rescues but no US troops were reportedly in Gaza then.