The Shawn Ryan Show #81 Sarah Adams - Barack Obama Visited Beyonce and Jay-Z During the Benghazi Attacks | Part 2
Nov 1, 2023
Sarah Adams, a former CIA Targeter with extensive experience in intelligence during the Global War on Terror, sheds light on the Benghazi attacks. She discusses critical decisions made Stateside while U.S. service members faced danger, questioning the efficacy of intelligence responses and military support. Adams shares anecdotes revealing communication failures and political manipulations surrounding the crisis. She also touches on the current risks of terrorism and the complexities of navigating government bureaucracy, underscoring the need for accountability.
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Delayed Response
- The Chief of Base (COB) in Benghazi, Bob, prioritized the local militia, 17 February, as his Quick Reaction Force (QRF).
- Bob downplayed the severity of the attack and lied about 17 February's response, delaying the CIA's QRF deployment.
False Narrative
- Jake Sullivan, current National Security Advisor, initiated the false narrative blaming an anti-Muslim video for the Benghazi attack.
- This narrative, despite being untrue, gained traction, influencing media reports and even Libyan officials.
Hillary Clinton's Controversies
- Hillary Clinton's involvement in the Benghazi controversy extended beyond the video narrative.
- Accusations of "pay-for-play" access during her time as Secretary of State raised concerns, even before the attacks.