Lever Time Are You On The FBI’s New Watch List? (With Ken Klippenstein)
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Oct 2, 2025 Join investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein, known for his insights on civil liberties, as he dives deep into NSPM-7, a controversial directive altering the landscape of domestic terrorism. He reveals how this memo expands indicators to include views deemed anti-American or anti-capitalist. Ken discusses chilling effects on free speech and the potential targeting of nonprofits. He raises alarms about the ramifications for journalists and sources, all while challenging the narrative around political violence. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation!
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NSPM 7 Is A Strategic Shift
- NSPM 7 is a National Security Presidential Memorandum, not an executive order, and it's a strategic directive with lasting impact.
- Ken Klippenstein warns it reframes national security priorities and authorizes pre-crime counterterror tactics against domestic actors.
Vague Indicators Can Ensnare Many
- The memorandum lists vague indicators like anti-Christianity, anti-capitalism, and extreme views on gender as terrorism indicators.
- Klippenstein says those definitions could cover a large portion of the public and chill dissent.
JTTFs Give Federal Reach Over Local Policing
- Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) number thousands of agents embedded across all 50 states.
- NSPM 7 can mobilize those JTTFs to investigate domestic political opponents with federal reach.