The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 2: Operation Gladio
Sep 27, 2025
Discussing the evolution of political violence, there's a thought-provoking examination of how future Democratic attacks might take more subtle forms. The conversation dives into the complexities of street-level activists like Antifa and their motivations, revealing the challenges political leaders face in controlling their fervor. Jesse examines the CIA's controversial history, including operations like Operation Gladio, and speculates on its connections to modern political movements. There’s also an urgent call to action for young people to stand against communism and engage in activism.
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High-Profile Violence Can Backfire
- Jesse Kelly argues the assassination of Charlie Kirk backfired and strengthened the right's resolve.
- He says high-profile violence can be a strategic disaster for those who ordered it.
Street Fighters Aren't Always Ideologues
- Kelly distinguishes elite political actors from violent 'street communists' like Antifa who crave violence more than ideology.
- He says street groups are motivated by aggression and personal grievances, not theory.
Elites Lose Control Of Their Street Base
- Kelly argues political elites created and now fear the violent street base they helped energize.
- He claims those elites cannot reliably control these violent actors even if they wanted to.
