Shawn Ryan Show #136 Cliff Sims - White House Myths, Doomsday Bunkers and Holding the Nuclear Football
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Oct 3, 2024 
Cliff Sims, author and former Deputy Director of National Intelligence, shares his insider perspective from the Trump administration. He reveals the chaotic dynamics of White House decision-making and the complexities of U.S.-China relations. Sims discusses national security challenges, emphasizing the need for a careful decoupling strategy from China. He also reflects on his memoir and the impact of faith in politics, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced in power, while advocating for humility and resilience in these turbulent times.
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Countering Chinese Dominance
- Identify China as an adversary and acknowledge their global dominance ambitions.
- Call out Americans undermining national security for profit.
Glomar Explorer
- The CIA used Howard Hughes as a cover story for a secret Cold War submarine recovery operation.
- This operation led to the famous phrase "I can neither confirm nor deny."
UFO/UAP Secrecy
- Even those with top-level security clearance don't know everything.
- UFO/UAP information is extremely restricted, even within the intelligence community.
