Shawn Ryan Show #81 Sarah Adams - CIA Targeter Exposes How Hamza bin Laden is Alive | Part 1
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Oct 30, 2023 
In this engaging discussion, Sarah Adams, a former CIA targeter with deep expertise in counterterrorism, sheds light on the intricate world of intelligence operations. She reveals the stark realities behind the Benghazi attacks and the complexities of managing terrorist threats globally. Adams shares insights into the dangers post-U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, including the potential resurgence of groups like Al-Qaeda. Their conversation dives into the ongoing challenges faced by the CIA and the impacts of political decisions on national security.
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Benghazi Cover-Up
- Sarah Adams, a former CIA targeter, discusses the Benghazi attack and reveals a government cover-up.
- She shares how the CIA was pressured to create a false narrative despite evidence contradicting it.
Resisting Falsification
- Sarah Adams refused to falsify a report to justify a drone strike in Pakistan.
- Her boss attempted to use a Department of Defense person to lie, but Adams reported it, leading to an investigation and the strike's cancellation.
Khost Bombing Deception
- The Khost bombing in 2009, which killed seven CIA personnel, was a planned ruse by Al-Qaeda and TTP.
- The attack, originally planned for Peshawar, was moved to Khost at the last minute, involving a triple agent.
