Judging Freedom INTEL Roundtable w/ Johnson & McGovern: Weekly Wrap
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Feb 21, 2025 
Renowned intelligence expert Ray McGovern and former CIA analyst Larry Johnson dive deep into the evolution of U.S. foreign aid into covert operations, starting with the Clinton administration. They dissect the intricate connections between USAID and the CIA, raising alarms about corruption in international aid. Speculating on a controversial bombing possibly linked to Mossad, they also address power dynamics involving Trump and Netanyahu. The discussion extends to the complexities of the Gaza conflict and U.S.-Ukrainian relations, emphasizing the need for integrity in intelligence.
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Covert Action Shift
- Larry Johnson recalls covert action during the Afghanistan project involved media manipulation.
- He notes a shift towards using USAID and NED for color revolutions, with budgets exploding under Trump.
USAID as CIA Front
- Alistair Crook claims USAID is a front for the CIA, a fact widely known within the intelligence community.
- Ray McGovern confirms this, citing the transfer of CIA's covert action staff to NED under Bill Casey.
Congressional Bribery
- Larry Johnson alleges that some members of Congress are aware of USAID's role and receive kickbacks.
- He cites the unexplained wealth of figures like Lindsey Graham as evidence.