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I'm finally doing this my way. John Kiriakou's Briefing Room launches Tuesday, 7/14, on YouTube, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen. Intelligence briefing for people who are done being managed.
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I'm finally doing this my way. John Kiriakou's Briefing Room launches Tuesday, 7/14, on YouTube, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen. Intelligence briefing for people who are done being managed.

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86,165 views • 19 days ago

I’m asked about Jeffrey Epstein constantly. My view: • He was likely an Israeli access agent • Not CIA • His role was leverage, not traditional intelligence collection • I believe he committed suicide You don’t have to agree — but this is my professional assessment. Full interview with Carlos Watson: #Epstein #JohnKiriakou #Intelligence
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I’m asked about Jeffrey Epstein constantly. My view: • He was likely an Israeli access agent • Not CIA • His role was leverage, not traditional intelligence collection • I believe he committed suicide You don’t have to agree — but this is my professional assessment. Full interview with Carlos Watson: #Epstein #JohnKiriakou #Intelligence

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332,140 views • 5 months ago

Why would Mike Huckabee hold an off-the-books meeting with traitor Jonathan Pollard at the U.S. Embassy? This is an outrageous diplomatic lapse, and Huckabee should resign or be fired! I discuss this with Clayton Morris and @Natalimorris on Redacted.
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Why would Mike Huckabee hold an off-the-books meeting with traitor Jonathan Pollard at the U.S. Embassy? This is an outrageous diplomatic lapse, and Huckabee should resign or be fired! I discuss this with Clayton Morris and @Natalimorris on Redacted.

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303,959 views • 8 months ago

This morning I told Ted Rall, America's BS Detector that I think Iran is in this to the death. I stand by it.
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This morning I told Ted Rall, America's BS Detector that I think Iran is in this to the death. I stand by it.

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175,158 views • 5 months ago

USAID has always been a CIA front. In 1972, Senator Ted Kennedy asked about USAID's role in funding regime change. The State Department, led by Henry Kissinger, confirmed the CIA's use of USAID for these operations. From my interview with Sarah Westall
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USAID has always been a CIA front. In 1972, Senator Ted Kennedy asked about USAID's role in funding regime change. The State Department, led by Henry Kissinger, confirmed the CIA's use of USAID for these operations. From my interview with Sarah Westall

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383,100 views • 1 year ago

What is the role of the US government? I debated former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante (Andrew Bustamante) on Danny Jones Podcast Danny Jones
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What is the role of the US government? I debated former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante (Andrew Bustamante) on Danny Jones Podcast Danny Jones

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388,796 views • 1 year ago

CIA and other agencies often misuse classification laws to infringe upon the law and civil rights. We must stop this excessive classification and declassify everything that is not a significant national security concern.
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CIA and other agencies often misuse classification laws to infringe upon the law and civil rights. We must stop this excessive classification and declassify everything that is not a significant national security concern.

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359,704 views • 1 year ago

In 2002, while serving as the executive assistant to the CIA's deputy director, I saw Bob Woodward walking through our office. What are the ethics of journalists collaborating with the CIA? I discuss this and more in an upcoming episode of CIA Declassified with Matt Taibbi.
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In 2002, while serving as the executive assistant to the CIA's deputy director, I saw Bob Woodward walking through our office. What are the ethics of journalists collaborating with the CIA? I discuss this and more in an upcoming episode of CIA Declassified with Matt Taibbi.

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313,840 views • 1 year ago

After exposing the CIA's torture program, the government was desperate to charge me. When they found nothing on my record, the FBI conducted a sting operation to frame me for espionage. They failed spectacularly.
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After exposing the CIA's torture program, the government was desperate to charge me. When they found nothing on my record, the FBI conducted a sting operation to frame me for espionage. They failed spectacularly.

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268,842 views • 1 year ago

The Epstein case is a textbook intel op, classic access agent tactics, with signs of a Mossad-run blackmail ring designed to entrap the powerful elites and compromise state secrets. I break it down and connect the dots on Dalton Fischer Podcast
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The Epstein case is a textbook intel op, classic access agent tactics, with signs of a Mossad-run blackmail ring designed to entrap the powerful elites and compromise state secrets. I break it down and connect the dots on Dalton Fischer Podcast

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235,865 views • 1 year ago

Hello everyone. I just want to take a moment and say thank you to everyone that has made this possible.
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Hello everyone. I just want to take a moment and say thank you to everyone that has made this possible.

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81,613 views • 4 months ago

John Brennan was responsible for the approval of visas to many 9/11 hijackers. As the CIA station chief in Saudi Arabia, he was linked to several uninvestigated, questionable incidents. I discuss this and more with The Mel K Show.
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John Brennan was responsible for the approval of visas to many 9/11 hijackers. As the CIA station chief in Saudi Arabia, he was linked to several uninvestigated, questionable incidents. I discuss this and more with The Mel K Show.

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170,508 views • 1 year ago

Does torture work? No. After I left the CIA, I worked at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. John McCain would go out of his way to shake my hand. He knew I was right. Torture doesn’t produce reliable intelligence. Full interview with Carlos Watson: #CIA #JohnKiriakou #NationalSecurity
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Does torture work? No. After I left the CIA, I worked at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. John McCain would go out of his way to shake my hand. He knew I was right. Torture doesn’t produce reliable intelligence. Full interview with Carlos Watson: #CIA #JohnKiriakou #NationalSecurity

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77,462 views • 5 months ago

50 years later… and we still can’t see all the Church Committee files? 🤔 What’s being hidden—and why? I sat with Matt Taibbi to dig into the secrecy, surveillance, and uncomfortable truths behind America’s deep state. Watch our full discussion on CIA Declassified on UNIFYD
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50 years later… and we still can’t see all the Church Committee files? 🤔 What’s being hidden—and why? I sat with Matt Taibbi to dig into the secrecy, surveillance, and uncomfortable truths behind America’s deep state. Watch our full discussion on CIA Declassified on UNIFYD

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173,377 views • 1 year ago

I was 26 when I was called to the Oval Office. Iraq had just invaded Kuwait. The President looked at me and asked: “Now what do we do?” I remember thinking my friends back in Pennsylvania would never believe where I was sitting. Full interview with Carlos Watson: #CIA #NationalSecurity #JohnKiriakou
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I was 26 when I was called to the Oval Office. Iraq had just invaded Kuwait. The President looked at me and asked: “Now what do we do?” I remember thinking my friends back in Pennsylvania would never believe where I was sitting. Full interview with Carlos Watson: #CIA #NationalSecurity #JohnKiriakou

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76,070 views • 5 months ago

In 2009, I served as a senior investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. One of my investigations focused on USAID's funding of heroin production in Afghanistan. Powerful forces in D.C. were outraged by my inquiry!
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In 2009, I served as a senior investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. One of my investigations focused on USAID's funding of heroin production in Afghanistan. Powerful forces in D.C. were outraged by my inquiry!

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193,336 views • 1 year ago

In 1950, the CIA carried out a covert operation known as MKNAOMI. As part of the experiment, they sprayed harmful germs in the San Francisco fog. The spray poisoned Americans who were completely unaware that they were being subjected to these experiments.
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In 1950, the CIA carried out a covert operation known as MKNAOMI. As part of the experiment, they sprayed harmful germs in the San Francisco fog. The spray poisoned Americans who were completely unaware that they were being subjected to these experiments.

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175,741 views • 1 year ago

Let's be honest. As I told Ted Rall, America's BS Detector this morning this war is a distraction from Epstein. The thing is though people who care are not going to forget, nor should they.
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Let's be honest. As I told Ted Rall, America's BS Detector this morning this war is a distraction from Epstein. The thing is though people who care are not going to forget, nor should they.

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60,754 views • 5 months ago

You don't send carriers out if you're not going to use them. Trump lied to his voters by promising to be a peace maker and blew up the coalition that got him elected.
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You don't send carriers out if you're not going to use them. Trump lied to his voters by promising to be a peace maker and blew up the coalition that got him elected.

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58,685 views • 5 months ago

Where do China, Russia, and Iran’s allies stand in this escalating conflict? If the U.S. gets involved, could this trigger a much larger global war? I dive into the geopolitical stakes, shifting alliances, and what’s next with Mario Nawfal
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Where do China, Russia, and Iran’s allies stand in this escalating conflict? If the U.S. gets involved, could this trigger a much larger global war? I dive into the geopolitical stakes, shifting alliances, and what’s next with Mario Nawfal

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113,280 views • 1 year ago