Judging Freedom Ray McGovern: Can Musk & Co. Audit the CIA?
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Feb 24, 2025 
Ray McGovern, an expert on U.S. intelligence and foreign policy, delves into the provocative idea of whether tech leaders like Elon Musk could audit the CIA. He discusses the challenges and implications of such audits for national security and transparency. McGovern also unravels historical CIA operations, including interventions in Chile and Iran, and questions presidential awareness of these actions. He critiques Musk's push for federal employee oversight and addresses the contradictions in U.S. surveillance practices amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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CIA Audit Feasibility
- Auditing the CIA is difficult due to its complex structure and hidden funding.
- Dedicated investigators could unravel the CIA's budget with enough time and insider cooperation.
Uncovering CIA Records
- Records of CIA activities, like coups and bribes, exist but take time to uncover, often 30 years.
- Congressional testimony and FOIA requests can help expose these activities, though CIA directors may lie under oath.
CIA in Chile
- The CIA's involvement in overthrowing Allende in Chile is an example of their covert operations.
- Details like funding amounts may emerge later, but the CIA's role is generally known.