CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou Exposes John Brennan's Rise and Alleged Wrongdoing

John Brennan's Early Career and Rise at the CIA

• 💡 John Brennan began as a GS-14 and was initially fired by his superior, Martha Kesler, for not being ready for promotion.
• 🚀 He found a new role as a briefer for George Tenet on the President's Daily Brief (PDB) staff, quickly forming a strong connection with Tenet.
• 🎯 When Tenet became Deputy Director of the CIA, he promoted Brennan to lead the Near Eastern and South Asian analysis group, effectively replacing Kesler.
• 📌 Brennan was later made station chief in Riyadh despite having no prior operational experience.

Brennan's Role in Torture and Counterterrorism

• ⚡ Brennan oversaw visa approvals for the 9/11 hijackers.
• 🧠 As Executive Director of the CIA, Brennan was a strong advocate for torture and extrajudicial killings, pushing for aggressive tactics.
• ⚠️ He was moved to head the Transnational Terrorist Information Center (TTICK), which later became the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), reportedly to appease concerns about his aggressive approach.

Political Appointments and CIA Directorship

• 📈 Brennan retired shortly before the end of George W. Bush's second term and became influential in the Obama campaign due to a wave of retirements in 2008.
• 🏛️ Despite initial liberal opposition due to his association with the torture program, Obama appointed him Deputy National Security Advisor for Counterterrorism.
• 🏆 By 2012, Brennan was appointed CIA Director, where he allegedly began to target perceived enemies.

Kiriakou's Perspective on Brennan

• 💬 John Kiriakou describes Brennan as a "bad guy" from the start, who rose through the ranks by promoting allies and crushing opposition.
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