IHIP News Trump Guts FBI In Hopes That A US Terrorist Attack Would Stop Future Elections?
Mar 9, 2026
A sharp critique of political leaders and the push for war with Iran. Discussion of fears about a possible false-flag terror attack and how weakened counterintelligence could affect domestic security. Exploration of tactics to consolidate power, voter suppression concerns, and pressure on party leadership to oppose war funding. A rousing call for bolder progressive action.
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War Could Be Used To Justify Federalizing Elections
- Jennifer Welch warns a war on Iran could be used to provoke a false-flag terrorist or cyber attack to justify federalizing U.S. elections.
- She cites Timothy Snyder's Substack and sources saying cyberattacks could be blamed on Iran to render voting machines unsafe.
Counterintelligence Was Dismantled Before Iran Strikes
- Jennifer Welch says the Trump administration dismantled FBI counterintelligence capabilities just before strikes, reducing prevention of domestic threats.
- She references reporting that Kash Patel gutted FBI counterintelligence days before tracking Iranian threats.
Trump's Contempt For Troops Illustrates Hypocrisy
- Jennifer Welch recounts examples of Trump's contempt for service members, citing his World War II cemetery remark and treatment of John McCain.
- She contrasts Republican patriotism rhetoric with Trump's personal disdain.