Shawn Ryan Show #81 Sarah Adams - Barack Obama Visited Beyonce and Jay-Z During the Benghazi Attacks | Part 2
Nov 1, 2023
Sarah Adams, a former CIA Targeter with extensive experience in intelligence during the Global War on Terror, sheds light on the Benghazi attacks. She discusses critical decisions made Stateside while U.S. service members faced danger, questioning the efficacy of intelligence responses and military support. Adams shares anecdotes revealing communication failures and political manipulations surrounding the crisis. She also touches on the current risks of terrorism and the complexities of navigating government bureaucracy, underscoring the need for accountability.
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Congressional Questioning
- Sarah Adams recounts a congressional staffer questioning her motives after the Benghazi attack.
- The staffer insinuated she left Benghazi upon learning of the attack, a claim she found absurd given the close-knit nature of her team.
Benghazi Attack Details
- The Benghazi attack, orchestrated by Al-Qaeda, aimed to kidnap Ambassador Stevens for prisoner swaps.
- The operation involved 150 terrorists, including Al-Qaeda core members and affiliates, highlighting its scale and sophistication.
Delayed Response
- The Chief of Base (COB) in Benghazi, Bob, prioritized the local militia, 17 February, as his Quick Reaction Force (QRF).
- Bob downplayed the severity of the attack and lied about 17 February's response, delaying the CIA's QRF deployment.