QAA Podcast Are You NSPM-7 Compliant, Citizen? (E343)
Oct 7, 2025
In this discussion, investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein sheds light on NSPM-7, exploring its vague definitions of terrorism and the implications for civil liberties. He reveals how this directive can broadly label common beliefs as threats, chilling free speech. The conversation also touches on politically motivated investigations, the role of joint terrorism task forces, and the chilling effects on nonprofits. Plus, they dive into quirky topics like Trump's medbeds and the bizarre $40 trillion lawsuit from the Q Shaman.
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Federal Counterterrorism Reborn For Domestic Use
- NSPM‑7 repurposes counterterrorism tools toward broadly defined domestic indicators.
- Joint Terrorism Task Forces can be used as a federal force multiplier across states without governors' approval.
Vague Indicators Enable Ideological Policing
- The memorandum lists extremely broad indicators like anti‑Christianity and anti‑capitalism.
- Those vague terms create room for ideological enforcement against domestic political expression.
Reassess Rhetoric And Policies Immediately
- Nonprofits and clients should tighten rhetoric and policies to avoid triggering investigations.
- Consult legal counsel and reassess programs that touch on the memorandum's flagged topics.
