The Glenn Beck Program

Ep 263 | How Obama Weaponized His Deep State Against Hero Vets | Gina Keating | The Glenn Beck Podcast

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Aug 16, 2025
Gina Keating, an investigative journalist and author of "Raven 23," uncovers the shocking misuse of power by the DOJ under Obama, revealing how four Blackwater contractors were wrongfully prosecuted after the Nisour Square incident. She discusses the role of Hillary Clinton and Wikileaks in exposing the truth, as well as the media’s reluctance to cover the story due to perceived moral complexities. Gina also reflects on the broader implications for journalism and the urgent need to restore trust and accountability amidst political pressures.
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ANECDOTE

The Raven 23 Incident And Trials

  • Four Blackwater contractors in Raven 23 were fired upon in Nisour Square and later accused of a massacre despite evidence they were shot at.
  • They faced multiple trials and long prison sentences before public attention shifted their case.
INSIGHT

Foreign Policy Drove The Prosecutions

  • Diplomatic pressure and foreign-policy aims influenced DOJ decisions to revive the case after it was dismissed.
  • The prosecutions served to placate Iraqi leaders and public outrage rather than reflect clear domestic evidence.
ANECDOTE

How The Story Found Gina Keating

  • Gina found the case after a local connection recognized a sentenced guard in a newspaper and pushed her to investigate.
  • She obtained trial transcripts and FBI materials that convinced her something was seriously wrong.
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