A day that will live in infamy
A picture is worth a thousand words. I hope that the email and blog header provide you with all the necessary information to understand who holds the political power in the U.S. One might think it is the executive branch of our government. You'd be wrong. Today, I will demonstrate the significant influence two government agencies have in shaping public opinion.
Firstly, when discussing how truth is shaped, manipulated, or outright rewritten in the modern world, one cannot overlook Operation Mockingbird—a clandestine program initiated by the CIA to influence both domestic and foreign media covertly. Though long denied or dismissed as conspiracy, substantial evidence has emerged from declassified documents—especially the 693-page "Family Jewels" report released by the CIA on June 25, 2007—offering irrefutable proof of the operation's existence, scope, and chilling ambition.
To clarify, Operation Mockingbird originated in the late 1940s, shortly after the establishment of the Central Intelligence Agency under the National Security Act of 1947, which created entities such as the National Security Council and the Central Intelligence Agency.
Brick Layer
Consequently, with the onset of the Cold War, the CIA quickly identified mass communication as a battlefield—and Operation Mockingbird was born as a psychological warfare program to control narratives, spread disinformation, and drown out dissent.
Subsequently, it changed the way Americans consumed news and information forever. While Frank Wisner laid the foundation, others, such as Allen Dulles, Richard Helms, and Cord Meyer (important names you will see later), further expanded Mockingbird into a sprawling network that extended its influence across major news agencies and media outlets.
Look over here!
Notably, Philip Graham, publisher of The Washington Post, reportedly worked directly with the CIA to insert operatives into newsrooms and recruit influential journalists. By the 1950s and 1960s, Operation Mockingbird had succeeded in placing over 400 journalists on its payroll, including employees of Time, Life, CBS, NBC, The New York Times, and Newsweek.
These operatives not only wrote propaganda pieces but also helped the CIA gather intelligence abroad, discredit political opponents, and manage perception on hot-button issues like the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Vietnam War, and civil rights movements aligned with Martin Luther King Jr. (read my blog on the man behind the man here).
Hidden in plain sight
Meanwhile, fast-forward to June 25, 2007. The CIA, under public pressure and legal scrutiny, released a 693-page document known as the "Family Jewels." As a result, this was a collection of internal reports compiled in 1973 detailing the Agency's most sensitive and potentially illegal operations—ranging from assassination attempts to domestic spying.
So, who ordered these documents and why? Newly appointed CIA Director James R. Schlesinger did. In 1973, he ordered an internal review of the Agency's most sensitive and potentially illegal activities, resulting in the now-infamous "Family Jewels" report. Consequently, detailing covert assassinations, domestic spying, MK-Ultra, media manipulation, and more.
Alphabet soup
Concerned that the CIA might be misunderstood or exposed, Schlesinger sought to preempt any fallout. However, ironically, after taking this bold transparency step, five months later, he was abruptly reassigned by President Nixon to the position of Secretary of Defense. As a result, this removed him from the Agency before he could act on the revelations.
The smoking gun proves this was a strategic move to suppress deeper inquiry, underscoring a long-standing pattern: even at the highest levels, those who shine a light on intelligence abuses are often silenced, shuffled, or sidelined. See my blog on J.F.K. for more insight.
Over the past five years of writing my blogs and being curious about why my country seems so fractured and ill-informed, a central (no pun intended) theme continues to rise to the top. The agencies of our government strategically show us specific information to elicit particular behavior.
Trust me, I'm in a suite
Over the past five years of writing my blogs and being curious about why my country seems so fractured and ill-informed, a central (no pun intended) theme continues to rise to the top. The agencies of our government strategically show us specific information to elicit particular behavior.
For example, when discussing the hidden mechanisms that shape public perception, one cannot ignore the entangled threads of Operation Mockingbird, the Watergate scandal, and President Richard Nixon's connection to UFO disclosure.
Although these may appear unrelated on the surface, a deeper investigation reveals a complex and covert war—one fought not just for political dominance, but over truth itself. Therefore, this article explores how CIA-controlled media, confidential alien encounters, and the silent removal of a sitting president may all be part of a single, suppressed narrative.
To begin with, as I reported above, Operation Mockingbird was a secretive CIA program designed to infiltrate and manipulate mainstream media. The Agency recruited journalists from top outlets, including The New York Times, CBS, Time, and Newsweek, to serve its global propaganda agenda. These operatives not only shaped news coverage abroad but also worked to control the narrative within the United States.
Truth in Art
Notably, CIA leaders like Frank Wisner, Allen Dulles, and Cord Meyer orchestrated the program's expansion, with Wisner famously referring to the press as his "Mighty Wurlitzer." This metaphor illustrated how he could "play" the media to produce any tune the CIA desired. Ultimately, the testimony by then-CIA Director William Colby during the 1975 Church Committee hearings confirmed this truth.
Subsequently, as the press suffers manipulation, another secret quietly unfolds behind military gates. According to multiple accounts, including that of his ex-wife, comedian and UFO enthusiast Jackie Gleason was taken to Homestead Air Force Base by none other than President Richard Nixon. There, Gleason had visual access to the bodies of extraterrestrial beings.
Interestingly, this mirrors the widely reported 1954 event in which Nixon's former boss, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, made an unannounced trip to Edwards Air Force Base to meet with extraterrestrials, according to whistleblowers and classified reports. Both presidents bypassed their security details, suggesting a deeply personal and possibly urgent desire to witness the phenomenon firsthand.
3 card Monte
Most importantly, does this event raise an important question: Was Nixon attempting to disclose what Eisenhower had kept secret? If so, it could explain why he became a target of forces far more powerful than politics alone. Also, was the involvement of Nixon and Schlesinger's desire to reorganize and harness the CIA enough to bring down a president?
Traditionally, the Watergate scandal is the consequence of a failed break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972. However, mounting evidence suggests this narrative may be a smokescreen for a far more intricate operation—a silent coup by the intelligence community to remove Nixon before he could expose their secrets.
Men in Black
To clarify, the individuals involved in the break-in—E. Howard Hunt, James McCord, and G. Gordon Liddy were not political amateurs. E. Howard Hunt was a former CIA officer, novelist, and specialist in covert operations. Hunt worked for the CIA from its earliest days, playing key roles in psychological warfare and paramilitary operations.
Before Watergate, he was the Co-architect of the 1954 Guatemala coup that overthrew President Jacobo Árbenz. After that, he helped plan the Bay of Pigs Invasion of Cuba in 1961. And, worked closely with Allen Dulles and other intelligence heavyweights. Finally, He later joined President Nixon's "Plumbers Unit"—a covert White House team tasked with stopping government leaks (like the Pentagon Papers).
Hunt was arrested in 1972 for the Watergate break-in and served only 33 months in prison after pleading guilty. Later, he hinted at insider knowledge of the J.F.K. assassination, suggesting involvement by LBJ and rogue CIA elements. His ties to both J.F.K. and Nixon make him a pivotal figure in the complex intersection between covert operations and U.S. politics.
Men in Jail
Likewise, James McCord, a former CIA and FBI agent, was arrested during the 1972 Watergate break-in. He was one of five burglars arrested, and his CIA background immediately raised suspicions. Serving as security for Nixon's re-election campaign, he planted surveillance devices at the DNC. Later, his letter to the judge exposed a high-level cover-up, helping unravel the scandal. His role bridged the world of intelligence and political sabotage, making him a key figure in revealing the deeper layers of Watergate.
Similarly, McCord was sentenced to up to 45 years in prison for his role in the Watergate break-in, but due to his cooperation with investigators, he served only about four months in jail. His decision to expose the cover-up significantly reduced his sentence.
Lastly, G. Gordon Liddy, a former FBI agent and White House operative, masterminded the Watergate break-in with Hunt and was arrested in 1972. He refused to cooperate with investigators or testify, standing out for his silence and loyalty. Convicted of burglary and conspiracy, he was sentenced to 20 years but served just over four before President Jimmy Carter commuted his sentence. As a result, Liddy remains a controversial figure—viewed by some as a disciplined operative and by others as a symbol of political corruption.
Furthermore, Nixon himself suspects a setup, referencing the 'Bay of Pigs thing' on tape—a cryptic phrase many believe refers to the CIA's involvement in the J.F.K. assassination.
All the Presidents men, indeed
In addition, the whistleblower known as "Deep Throat" was none other than Mark Felt, the FBI's Associate Director, who strategically leaked damaging intel to the Washington Post. Consequently, this brings us to Bob Woodward, one of the reporters who brought Nixon down—himself a former Naval intelligence officer whose first major assignment was, curiously, Watergate.
At the time of his downfall, Richard Nixon was the most popular president in American history, having just won re-election in a landslide. But popularity did not protect him. Nixon had begun to demand access to classified CIA files, including those related to J.F.K.'s assassination and UFOs. He also sought to restructure the intelligence community, angering many within the Agency.
Meanwhile, Vice President Spiro Agnew was removed from office via an unrelated scandal, conveniently replaced by Gerald Ford—a former member of the Warren Commission (See J.F.K. blog), which had maintained the official story that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in J.F.K.'s death. By placing Ford in the line of succession, the intelligence establishment effectively controlled the presidency once Nixon resigned.
Anatomy of a Coup
When examining these events side-by-side, a new and more coherent picture emerges:
- Operation Mockingbird ensured media coverage that can manipulate public opinion at will.
- See the one-bullet explanation from the Warren Report. Which also states that the J.F.K. autopsy revealed two bullet wounds: one in the upper back and another in the back of the head.
- Nixon's alien disclosure attempt, along with his questions about J.F.K.'s assassination, made him a liability.
- Watergate served as a public execution masked as justice—a way to remove a sitting president without revealing the true motivations behind the takedown.
- Before the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon's highest approval rating was 67%. To clarify, he achieved this rating twice: first in November 1969 and again in January 1973.
- To date, no other president had been rated higher than Richard Nixon in terms of approval ratings before a scandal or major controversy.
- The intelligence community, through Mockingbird assets like Woodward, ensured the narrative stayed clean, contained, and palatable to the public.
- Congress removes Nixon from the Presidency of the United States in just 9 months and 3 weeks, a period spanning October 30, 1973, to August 20, 1974.
To the Moon!
In summary, Richard Nixon's downfall may have had far less to do with political misconduct and far more to do with his insatiable curiosity about hidden truths—ranging from CIA black operations to the existence of extraterrestrials. Whether one believes all the details or not, the convergence of Mockingbird, UFO secrecy, and the Watergate coup paints a sobering portrait: presidents can be removed, not by votes, but by narratives shaped behind closed doors.
And as for Jackie Gleason? He may have been the only civilian to see the truth, only to spend the rest of his life ridiculed for speaking about it. In addition, there's no record of The New York Times ever covering Jackie Gleason's alleged alien encounter with Richard Nixon. Subsequently, this story was initially shared in the National Enquirer in 1983 via Gleason's ex-wife, Beverly McKittrick. UFO communities and tabloids mostly pick it up—interestingly, not mainstream outlets.
