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INSIDE EPSTEIN OPERATION, VENEZUELA AIR STRIKES, GAZA PEACE DEAL W / CIA Insider Mike Baker

Nov 23, 2025
Mike Baker, a former CIA covert operations officer and intelligence commentator, reveals startling insights about Jeffrey Epstein's potential ties to intelligence agencies. He explores claims of kompromat operations and the enigmatic role of elite networks. Transitioning to Venezuela, Baker discusses U.S. airstrikes and their implications for regime change and narco-trafficking. In the context of the Gaza conflict, he examines shaky ceasefire prospects and the complexities of regional alliances, offering a nuanced perspective on the intricate web of geopolitics.
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INSIGHT

Epstein As A Valuable Source, Not Proven Asset

  • Mike Baker argues Epstein was primarily a "collector of people" whose network made him an intelligence target rather than proving agency direction.
  • Intelligence services would view Epstein as a recruiting opportunity or unwitting source to access his contacts and leverage.
ANECDOTE

How Name‑Dropping Bought Epstein Credibility

  • Mike Baker recounts how social cachet and name‑dropping gave Epstein credibility with Washington elites despite red flags.
  • He notes fraudsters exploit introductions to bypass due diligence and gain access to powerful circles.
INSIGHT

No Public Proof Of Official Spy Role

  • Baker stresses there is no confirmed public proof Epstein worked officially for CIA, Mossad, or MI6 despite widespread speculation.
  • He cautions against black-or-white claims and emphasizes the nuance between recruited asset, cooperative contact, and unwitting source.
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