The CIA and the JFK Assassination (Robert Wright & Jefferson Morley)
Mar 27, 2025
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Jefferson Morley, an award-winning journalist and expert on the JFK assassination, joins the conversation to explore the newly released documents that shed light on the CIA's involvement in John F. Kennedy’s death. They discuss the conflict between JFK and the CIA, including the vetoed Pentagon false flag plan. Morley reveals how CIA funding influenced the narrative surrounding Lee Harvey Oswald and uncovers discrepancies in officials' testimonies. The ongoing fight for transparency in accessing these crucial files highlights the agency's secrecy and historical accountability.
The newly released JFK documents indicate a complex and contentious relationship between President Kennedy and the CIA, suggesting deeper implications regarding the agency's involvement in his assassination.
Jefferson Morley's analysis reveals that the CIA's surveillance of Lee Harvey Oswald and misrepresentation of his associations underscore a potentially orchestrated narrative that challenges the official account of the assassination.
Deep dives
The Role of JFK Document Releases in Conspiracy Interpretations
Recent releases of JFK assassination documents are adding to interpretations suggesting involvement from elements within the CIA, particularly regarding the relationship between JFK and the agency. There is a growing body of evidence that showcases tensions between Kennedy and the CIA following events like the Bay of Pigs invasion, which may have fueled resentment within the national security establishment. Historian Jefferson Morley suggests that these documents provide a clearer picture of potential malfeasance tied to the assassination, despite mainstream media considering the revelations as non-essential. This disconnect indicates a wider confirmation bias at play amongst traditional news outlets, which appear reluctant to engage with the implications presented by the new evidence.
Connections Between the CIA and Oswald
The discussion highlights how closely the CIA monitored Lee Harvey Oswald prior to the assassination, painting a picture of a man who was far from overlooked by the agency. Among the details uncovered, it is revealed that Oswald was under the surveillance of the CIA’s James Jesus Angleton and his associates, with documents indicating that Oswald was considered for recruitment as an agent. Furthermore, Oswald's interactions with the Cuban student directorate, a group funded by the CIA, raise questions about the agency’s framing of him as a pro-Castro figure post-assassination. Such intersections hint at a deeper, potentially orchestrated narrative behind the events leading up to the assassination.
James Angleton's Deceptive Tactics
James Angleton, the CIA's counterintelligence chief, is central to the conversation surrounding pre-assassination knowledge of Oswald, with several recent document releases shedding light on his dubious handling of the case. The analysis reveals that Angleton lied under oath when denying that Oswald was a focus of any CIA projects, despite extensive documentation indicating otherwise. This discrepancy suggests a broader pattern of deception among high-ranking CIA officials, including Angleton’s attempts to portray a narrative of ignorance regarding Oswald's actions leading up to the assassination. Angleton's manipulation of information further complicates the official story of Oswald acting alone and raises legitimate queries about orchestrated elements behind the scenes.
Operational Secrecy and Ineffective Oversight
The podcast outlines the dysfunction within the CIA regarding the handling of surveillance and information pertaining to Oswald, reflecting a deeper systemic issue in intelligence operations during that period. Even after recent requests for records post-Trump’s executive order for JFK disclosure, several documents regarding potential CIA involvement remain undisclosed, perpetuating a veil of secrecy around the agency's actions. The narrative presented suggests a considerable gap between public information and operational realities within the CIA, where the existence of incriminating documents continues to be obscured. This situation raises concerns regarding accountability and transparency, challenging the agency’s integrity in light of historical events.
The new JFK documents dump ... The conflict between JFK and the CIA ... The Pentagon false flag plan that JFK vetoed ... How CIA funding shaped the Oswald narrative ... James Jesus Angleton’s handling of Oswald ... Some lies told by CIA officials ... Files the CIA still won’t release ...
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