Judging Freedom Phil Giraldi: Will Bibi Obey Donald ?
Jun 4, 2025
Phil Giraldi, a former CIA officer and intelligence specialist, explores the complex dynamics between Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and Donald Trump, questioning whether Netanyahu will align with Trump’s directives. He delves into the ramifications of a recent drone attack in Ukraine, its impact on Russian forces, and the psychological toll on both nations. Giraldi also scrutinizes intelligence failures, accountability in presidential decision-making, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting American implications in the ongoing conflict.
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Drone Attack: Psychological Impact
- The Ukrainian drone attack on Russian bombers caused psychological damage more than lethal destruction.
- Intelligence likely played a key role, with embedded agents enhancing operational success.
Foreign Intel Support in Ukraine
- The Ukrainian intelligence operation likely had CIA, MI6, and Mossad support.
- Such foreign embedment enables covert operations and complicates sovereignty issues.
Presidential Awareness and Responsibility
- It is morally required for intelligence officials to inform the US president of active operations with big impacts.
- Either ignorance or deceit by officials regarding this undermines presidential authority severely.