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“Dumped Bin Laden In The Ocean” - SEAL Team Six's Robert O’Neill QUESTIONS Osama's Burial At Sea

Sep 11, 2025
Robert O’Neill dives deep into the conspiracy theories surrounding Osama bin Laden's death and his controversial burial at sea. He questions the rapid production of 'Zero Dark Thirty' and its implications on public perception. The discussion highlights interesting myths about bin Laden’s health, particularly his kidney issues, while unraveling the complex U.S.-Pakistan relations during the operation. O'Neill provides an insider's perspective on the chaotic dynamics of the raid, shedding light on the realities behind the mission.
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INSIGHT

Conflicting Narratives Fueled Doubt

  • Rapid public narratives created confusion about bin Laden's health, location, and death.
  • Robert O'Neill highlights competing theories and doubts that arose from fast media coverage and conflicting intel.
INSIGHT

Fast Film Sparks Questions

  • The rapid production of Zero Dark Thirty fueled skepticism about preexisting knowledge.
  • O'Neill questions whether filmmakers had access to information unusually quickly after the raid.
ANECDOTE

Seeing The Body At Jalalabad

  • The raid team showed bin Laden's body to Admiral McRaven and CIA personnel in Jalalabad.
  • O'Neill said he later saw the body handed to Army personnel at Bagram and never saw it again.
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