Valuetainment “59 Photos Of Bin Laden’s Body” - SEAL Team Six Member BLASTS Secrecy Over Osama Bin Laden's Body
Sep 11, 2025
A former SEAL Team member shares intriguing insights about the classified photos of Osama bin Laden's body. He explains the government's reasons for withholding these images and the potential consequences of releasing them. The discussion delves into the importance of visual evidence in shaping public perception and the challenges faced during high-stakes operations. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between mission success and the documentation of events under extreme pressure.
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Photos Won't Silence Deniers
- Releasing bin Laden photos won't convince skeptics because some will call them AI fakes.
- Graphic images also risk inflaming hatred and propaganda use by enemies.
Graphic Condition Of The Body
- O'Neill describes bin Laden's face as severely damaged and not like a video game image.
- He says shooters took bedroom photos and professionals took images later at Bagram Airfield.
Prioritize Operator Safety Over Footage Release
- Avoid releasing video evidence that could endanger operators or lead to legal consequences.
- Prioritize operator safety over public transparency when footage could be used for hindsight criticism or prosecutions.