Who Killed JFK? Strange Bedfellows
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Dec 20, 2023 Explore the motives of the Mafia, Cuban exiles, and intelligence community to assassinate JFK. Discover the secret Miami hotel meeting between Johnny Rosselli and Sam Giancana. Uncover the connections between CIA operatives, Cuban exile organizations, and the assassination. Learn about the shocking revelation of David Attlee Phillips' true identity as Marie's Bishop. Delve into Lee Harvey Oswald's involvement on the day of the JFK assassination
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An Unholy Alliance
- The CIA and Mafia's relationship started during World War II in Italy.
- To avoid issues with southern Italian syndicates, the CIA allowed them to operate casinos in exchange for assistance.
Kennedy's Perceived Weakness
- The CIA and military hardliners believed Kennedy was weakening the US through peace efforts.
- Kennedy's plan to withdraw from Vietnam fueled their discontent and motive for removal.
The Dangerous Man
- Bill Harvey, a CIA operative, was described as an "assassination specialist" and a "dangerous man."
- He held a deep hatred for the Kennedys, exacerbated by his removal from Cuban policy.