The MeidasTouch Podcast

Trump Secret Watchlist for American Citizens Exposed by Ken Klippenstein

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Oct 14, 2025
Ken Klippenstein, an investigative reporter known for his whistleblower-based insights, reveals alarming details about a secret watchlist compiled by the Trump administration. He explains NSPM 7, a national security memorandum that could target millions based on vague ideological indicators. Klippenstein uncovers the workings of the clandestine Threat Screening Center in Virginia and discusses its potential implications, including a surge in domestic terrorism cases. His critical reporting sheds light on a frightening aspect of national security that remains largely undisclosed.
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INSIGHT

NSPM 7 Is A Sweeping National Security Directive

  • NSPM 7 is a classified national security directive, not a routine executive order.
  • It directs an all-of-government strategy to treat broad beliefs as terrorism indicators.
INSIGHT

Beliefs Labeled As Terrorism Indicators

  • NSPM 7 lists beliefs like anti-Christian or anti-capitalist sentiment as indicators to watch.
  • That framing incentivizes federal law enforcement to prioritize cases built around those beliefs.
ANECDOTE

Secret Watchlist Center Near Langley

  • A secret Threat Screening Center near Langley compiles watchlists from social media and other sources.
  • People added to the list are unaware and the process operates largely in secret.
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