CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou: They Can See All Your Messages!

Intelligence agencies, including the CIA, NSA, and FBI, spend billions spying on Americans. They can purchase metadata without warrants and possess advanced capabilities to remotely control smart devices like TVs (turning speakers into microphones) and even car computer systems to cause crashes. These capabilities were revealed through leaks like the Vault 7 documents.

Kiriakou states, 'billions of dollars are spent spying on Americans... nothing is secret. Nothing.' He cites the 2017 Vault 7 revelations from a disgruntled CIA software engineer who leaked documents detailing capabilities like turning smart TV speakers into microphones and remotely controlling car systems to cause accidents.

The CIA intentionally seeks to hire individuals who possess 'sociopathic tendencies'—not full sociopaths, who are too difficult to control, but those comfortable operating in legal, moral, and ethical gray areas. This trait is considered essential for operations that require actions like breaking into foreign embassies, which a 'normal' person would not advocate.

Kiriakou explains, 'the CIA actively seeks to hire people who have what they call sociopathic tendencies... because those are the people who are going to break into a foreign embassy.' He admits, 'I would be glad to do it' because 'we're the good guys.'

Internal CIA studies indicate that 95% of individuals who agree to become spies do so for financial gain. Other motivations like love, family, ideology, revenge, and excitement account for a much smaller percentage. This suggests that financial incentives are overwhelmingly effective in convincing individuals to betray their countries.

Kiriakou states, '95% of the people who agree to become spies for us do it for the money. Right? It's it's a simple cash transaction. You give me money, I'll give you secrets.'

The CIA has developed strategies to influence public perception through media, similar to how they liaise with Hollywood studios to ensure pro-CIA narratives in films. They are now applying this to podcasting, aiming to disseminate specific, well-honed messages, which could range from promoting the agency to supporting geopolitical objectives.

When asked if the CIA has a strategy for podcasters, Kiriakou responds, 'I think yes, now they do. It took them a little while to get current, but just like they over time developed a strategy with Hollywood, sure they're developing a strategy with podcasters.'

Kiriakou strongly believes Jeffrey Epstein was an 'access agent' working for Israeli intelligence. This type of recruit gains regular access to high-profile individuals (e.g., former presidents, CEOs, royalty) to gather information. Epstein's wealth, island property with hidden cameras in every room, and lenient plea deal are cited as evidence supporting this theory, suggesting the use of 'compromat' (compromising material) for leverage.

Kiriakou states, 'I believe very strongly he was a spy. Yes. The Israelis. I'm confident it was the Israelis.' He describes Epstein as 'the stereotypical example that they give you in training for what's called an access agent.' He notes Epstein's island house had 'hidden video cameras in literally every room, including the bathrooms.'

China is identified as the primary long-term adversary of the West, characterized by its patience and strategic approach. Instead of military invasion, China builds global influence by funding infrastructure projects in developing countries (e.g., Africa) and engages in extensive technological espionage, often through Chinese PhD students in hard sciences at US universities.

Kiriakou states, 'I think it's China.' He explains, 'The Chinese are so good at what they do. And the Chinese are so patient.' He adds, 'There are more Chinese PhD students in the hard sciences here in the United States than you can shake a stick at... and then often times they'll say, 'Oh, you know, I've had such a great experience here. I'd like to stay in the United States.' Yeah, I bet you would. I bet you would. So you can spy for China.'

The US government's military budget is excessively inflated, surpassing the combined spending of the next eight largest countries. This unsustainable expenditure, coupled with rising national debt interest, is leading the US towards bankruptcy. In contrast, China invests heavily in infrastructure, leading to superior public services and economic stability.

Kiriakou states, 'what we spend on the Pentagon is now more than the next eight largest countries combined.' He adds, 'Donald Trump right now spends a trillion dollars a year on the Pentagon budget. He's asking for next year to be a trillion and a half. We can't afford it. Our interest on the national debt is now the third largest expenditure in government.'