Shawn Ryan Show

#81 Sarah Adams - Barack Obama Visited Beyonce and Jay-Z During the Benghazi Attacks | Part 2

Nov 1, 2023

Former CIA Targeter Sarah Adams discusses what was happening in the US during the Benghazi attacks and the intelligence that informed the strikes. They also explore the lack of support for the CIA Annex team and criticize President Obama's actions. The podcast delves into the planning of the Benghazi attacks, the false protest narrative, and the connections between Al-Qaeda and ISIS.

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Sarah Adams

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Quick takeaways

There were separate attacks on the US consulate and the CIA annex in Benghazi, with different motivations and executions.

Working in Congress showed that it lacks significant influence and often produces well-written reports but lacks the power to enforce change.

Al Qaeda has a global presence, established networks, connections, and a financial structure that enables their operations, making them a significant global force in the terrorism landscape.

Deep dives

The masterminds behind the attack

The attack on the US consulate in Benghazi was planned by Al Qaeda, with the main objective being the kidnapping of Ambassador Stevens. The mastermind behind this plan was Ibrahim Al-Bana of AQAP, who was based in Afghanistan. There was a separate attack on the CIA annex led by a terrorist named Wissam bin Hamid, which was not part of Al Qaeda's plan. He took advantage of the chaos and attacked the annex. Both attacks had different motivations and execution.

Introduction

2min

The Background and Planning of the Benghazi Attacks

16min

Positioning of the SIF and Criticism of the Department of Defense

3min

The Lack of Information Sharing and the False Protest Narrative

12min

Benghazi Attacks and Obama's Actions

6min

Joining the Benghazi Committee: Political Dynamics and Attacks

10min

Attackers, Rescue Force, and Mortar Strikes: A Closer Look at the Benghazi Attacks

5min

Connections Between Al-Qaeda and ISIS

15min

The Regeneration of Al Qaeda

16min

This episode is a follow up to our investigation into the Benghazi attacks with Mark Geist. Sarah Adams is a former CIA Targeter with a wealth of experience leading intelligence initiatives during the Global War on Terror.

In part two, Adams exposes what was happening Stateside during the Benghazi attacks while U.S. Service Members were fighting for their lives. Shawn and Sarah discuss what measures could have been taken that night to provide support to the CIA Annex team on the ground. This episode brings the United States' strategy full circle with an often overlooked part of the puzzle–the intelligence that informs the strikes.

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