The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2666 What I Saw in the Military During Covid
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Jul 11, 2025 Brian Isted, a former member of the Canadian military and military intelligence operative, shares his unique perspective on the tumultuous period during Covid. He discusses the realities of life in the military, including the struggles faced due to vaccine-related injuries that led to his medical discharge. Isted contrasts Canada’s strict pandemic measures with the more lenient approach in Florida. He also tackles issues of government transparency during the trucker convoy protests and highlights the importance of veteran support initiatives.
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Inside the Military's COVID Briefings and the Hidden Truths
Brian Isted exposes how military intelligence briefings during the COVID crisis largely echoed mainstream media fear-mongering without adding real data or insight. Despite being surrounded by experts, he felt the official narrative didn’t add up and questioned why lockdowns extended for so long.
He recounts how intelligence teams were ordered to focus on COVID from early 2020, uncovering data that suggested the threat was far less severe than portrayed.
Isted also reveals the covert use of military surveillance on Canadian civilians protesting mandates, highlighting serious legal and ethical breaches.
This insight paints a disturbing picture of truth suppression and overreach within the military’s handling of the pandemic response.
Military Intel Echoed Media Fear
- Military intelligence briefings on COVID mirrored mainstream media fearmongering without additional useful insight.
- Skepticism grew as data showed many lockdown measures were disproportionate to the virus's impact.
Unspoken Doubts Among Leaders
- Senior military personnel privately admitted the COVID response was an overreaction.
- Institutional inertia and peer pressure caused many to comply despite personal doubts.
