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The Shadow of Secrecy: How Intelligence Lies Shape Global Politics

For decades, the CIA has operated in the shadows, shaping global events while denying allegations of cover-ups. Recently declassified files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy have reignited suspicions of intelligence manipulation. According to investigative journalist Jessica Reed Kraus, the newly released documents suggest a deliberate effort to control public perception.
One of the most significant revelations is the Donald Heath Memo, which contradicts the official claim that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Shortly after Kennedy’s assassination, senior CIA officials privately dismissed the lone-gunman theory—yet they continued to push it for decades. Why? Was it an attempt to protect covert international operations involving Cuba or the Soviet Union? Or was it a way to mislead the public and maintain control over the narrative?
Why Is Trump Reviving an Old Controversy?
This renewed focus on the JFK files comes under the leadership of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump. The timing raises important questions: Why is Trump revisiting a decades-old issue? Is he championing transparency, or is he using intelligence secrets as a political tool?
His unpredictable diplomatic strategies,especially his relationship with Russia,have further fueled concerns. As Trump strengthens ties with Moscow.
critics wonder:Is he fulfilling the American dream, or is he becoming a modern-day Hitler, aligned with Vladimir Putin’s interests?
His leadership style, marked by bold statements, executive orders, and disregard for conventional diplomacy, has left the world in a state of uncertainty.
The CIA’s Role in Misinformation:
CIA has a long history of strategic deception. From Cold War propaganda to modern political interventions, it has often shaped events through secrecy and misinformation. Now, as Trump reopens discussions about historical cover-ups, one must ask: Is this a genuine effort to reveal the truth, or another intelligence maneuver to distract the public?
With democracy at stake and global trust in leadership eroding, the world watches closely. Will this latest revelation bring long-awaited transparency, or will it simply reinforce the cycle of deception?
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