Jeffrey Epstein's Intelligence Ties and Iran-Contra Affair Connections Revealed
The Young TurksDecember 27, 202534 min194,902 views
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- 💡 Jeffrey Epstein is presented as a central figure, akin to "Forest Gump," appearing in numerous political scandals and intelligence agency dealings.
- 🎯 The New York Times suggests a "prosaic explanation" for Epstein's wealth, downplaying intelligence ties, while Drop Site News reveals deeper connections.
Iran-Contra Affair Links
- 🤝 Epstein shared a penthouse with Stanley Pottinger, an Iran-Contra lawyer who advised an Iranian banker on shipping embargoed arms to Iran under CIA supervision.
- ✈️ Epstein worked for an Iran-Contra arms dealer and moved planes used by the CIA to send weapons to Iran, later controlled by Leslie Wexner's company, Southern Air Transport.
- 💰 Profits from a tax avoidance scheme involving Pottinger and Epstein were allegedly used by the CIA to bankroll the Contras in Nicaragua.
Israeli Intelligence and Epstein
- 🔗 Adnan Khashoggi and Shimon Peres were involved in arms deals with Iran, with future Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak overseeing Israeli military intelligence.
- 📰 Robert Maxwell, Ghislaine Maxwell's father, allegedly laundered Iran weapons profits, and Epstein bragged about finding money for Khashoggi during this period.
- 🕵️ An Israeli military intelligence officer, Yoni Corin, stayed at Epstein's Manhattan apartment multiple times, potentially receiving wired funds from Ehud Barak.
Media Coverage and Cover-Up Allegations
- 📺 The discussion criticizes mainstream media, particularly The New York Times, for downplaying or omitting Epstein's intelligence and Israeli connections.
- ⚠️ Critics argue that major media outlets are complicit in a cover-up, failing to report on the significant evidence linking Epstein to Israeli intelligence (Mossad) and the CIA.
- 🇺🇸 The narrative suggests that US politicians and elites may be doing Israel's bidding due to potential blackmail material Epstein gathered, facilitated by the exploitation of minors.
Political Obstruction and Transparency
- 🏛️ There are allegations that Republican leadership, specifically House Speaker Mike Johnson, is actively blocking the release of the Epstein files.
- 🚫 Efforts to force a vote on releasing the files are being obstructed, raising suspicions about the reasons behind the delay and the government's commitment to transparency.
- 🌐 The video posits that Epstein's activities, including facilitating security agreements and back channels for Israel, were likely for intelligence benefits and blackmail operations, with US government and media complicity.
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