Whitney Webb points to the staged and transparent narrative management surrounding the attacks, such as a reporter being sent into an alleged terrorist's apartment with chemicals and open Qurans on display, which resembles previous CIA operations like Operation Gladio in Europe. The attacks also align with historical patterns of intelligence agencies using terror to manipulate public perception and justify policy changes.
Webb argues that the government’s focus on political agendas, such as increasing voter numbers, overshadows genuine security concerns. She highlights a lack of experienced personnel and solid intelligence, leading to policies that ignore the potential for death, destruction, and other severe repercussions from open borders.
Operation Gladio was a CIA-led initiative in Europe during the Cold War to stage terror attacks blamed on leftist groups, manipulating elections to prevent communist-friendly governments. Webb suggests that a similar strategy could be at play in the U.S., with intelligence agencies potentially orchestrating domestic terror to justify a crackdown on civil liberties and expand surveillance.
Webb asserts that Al Qaeda is a creation of U.S. intelligence services, along with Israel and the UK. She criticizes the current narrative of Al Qaeda sleeper cells entering the U.S. through open borders as a repackaged fear tactic to justify increased surveillance and control, similar to the post-9/11 War on Terror.
The $8 billion arms deal, approved just before Biden left office, includes missiles, artillery shells, and bombs, many of which have been used in attacks on civilian targets in Gaza. Amnesty International has labeled Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, making the U.S. complicit in these violations by continuing to supply weapons.
Webb highlights the overlap between the CIA and the private sector, particularly Silicon Valley. Many tech companies were either started as CIA projects or by individuals with CIA ties. This relationship has expanded into areas like transhumanism, brain-chip technology, and predictive policing, blurring the lines between intelligence operations and private innovation.
Trudeau cited internal battles and a paralyzed Parliament as reasons for his resignation. His popularity had plummeted due to rising living costs, crises, and policy missteps. His deputy prime minister’s earlier resignation foreshadowed his decision, marking the end of a nearly decade-long tenure.
Webb warns that fear of terror attacks will be used to push for digital IDs, cashless societies, and pre-crime algorithms like those developed by Palantir. She argues that these technologies, if adopted, will lead to a techno-tyranny where surveillance and control are normalized under the guise of security.
The incident, where Canadian MPs applauded a 98-year-old Ukrainian veteran who served in a Nazi unit, highlighted the country’s historical revisionism and political missteps. Trudeau later blamed Russian propaganda for the embarrassment, further damaging his credibility.
Webb is skeptical of the independence of many prominent figures in the media, suggesting they may be influenced or controlled by intelligence agencies. She points to former CIA contractors like Sean Ryan, who use platforms like Joe Rogan’s podcast to spread narratives aligned with intelligence objectives, blurring the line between independent reporting and state propaganda.
According to authorities, the recent New Year’s attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas are likely the work of ISIS and Al Qaeda, who are determined to initiate attacks on the U.S. homeland and terrorize the American populace. According to investigative journalist and author Whitney Webb, however, these incidents actually have the hallmarks of U.S. and Israel-based intelligence operations, although the objective — terrifying the American people — remains the same.
Guest hosts Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss of the Due Dissidence podcast discuss with Webb what about these attacks and the historical record leads her to conclude that the CIA and others are probably involved.
Plus segments on Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s announcement that he will resign his post and Joe Biden’s last shipment of $8 billion in weapons to Israel before he leaves office.