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We live in a world where everything seems upside down. A former chief of disguise for high-level agencies shares a memorable moment of briefing President George H. W. Bush while wearing a full face mask. The President was amazed by the disguise and couldn't tell it was a mask until she took it off, revealing a realistic face and hair. She confirms that disguises can allow you to walk around as someone else.

The CIA developed advanced mask technology over 10 years, impressing even Hollywood. Retired CIA chief of disguise, Jana Mendez, showcased masks undetectable in face-to-face meetings with President Bush in the 90s. The CIA's progress in disguise technology over the past 30 years is remarkable.

In this video, the speaker uncovers a group of female CIA associates and operatives who are running businesses in plain sight. They stumbled upon this discovery while researching the board of directors of a well-known company. They found that one of the directors, Leslie Ireland, also serves on the board of Night Swan Acquisition Corporation, a cybersecurity and national intelligence company. Further investigation reveals a network of individuals with ties to the intelligence community, including connections to the CIA, IBM, and the NSA. The speaker speculates on the nature of these connections and questions why discussing such information is discouraged. The video concludes by revealing that Leslie Ireland is a board member of Citigroup.

The transcript centers on Amjed Fassisi, a CIA contractor who works with Deloitte and, at times, within the CIA’s China Mission Center on cyber operations. He describes a career path that includes time at the CIA starting in 2008, a stint at the NSA for two years, then a return to the CIA in 2011, where he managed about 80 cybersecurity practitioners and later helped stand up a threat program inside the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Fassisi asserts that he holds a high-level clearance (top secret/SCIs) and that his role involves cross-agency work across the enterprise, though he does not disclose specific details. Key, repeated claims attributed to Fassisi: - The higher-ups in the intelligence community, including CIA directors Gina Haspel and Mike Pompeo, and the upper echelons of their staffs, colluded to withhold information from sitting President Donald Trump. Fassisi states, “We kept information from him,” and later explains “the executive staff” (the director and subordinates) were involved. - Fassisi contends that the CIA and other agencies monitored Trump and his inner circle, using human sources and surveillance. He mentions that Trump could be targeted or spied on, including claims that he would “call Vladimir Putin and tell him” secrets, and that “the intelligence agencies thought that president Trump was a, quote, fucking dumbass and would disclose information.” - He asserts that information about Trump’s activities was intentionally withheld from him by the intelligence community, and that this withholding involved high-level officials who would not share details with the president. - Fassisi suggests that the intelligence community engaged in surveillance of Trump and his team using methods such as human intelligence rather than only wiretaps, and that the FBI, NSA, and other agencies were involved, with implications that FISA-related processes were used to monitor Trump. - He asserts distrust and lack of information-sharing among agencies, stating “the NSA and CIA don’t share information” and describing internal fragmentation and territoriality between agencies as a problem. - Fassisi alleges that there was a broader pattern of weaponizing the CIA and collaborating with foreign partners to influence or monitor Trump associates, referencing the broader narrative around Trump and Russia and implying ongoing monitoring of Trump’s activities post-presidency as well. - He makes broad allegations about Israel and other allies, asserting distrust and claiming Israel “steals intelligence” from the U.S.; he frames relations with allies as fraught and unreliable. - Fassisi describes the reporting by Michael Schellenberger and Matt Taibbi as validated by his claims, and positions the ongoing investigation as exposing corruption within the CIA, FBI, and Department of Justice, with a narrative that information was hidden from the public and from Trump. Supporting context around the interview: - The exchange includes tense moments where Fassisi is shown a CIA badge and discusses his role; the interviewer questions the plausibility and provenance of his claims, pressing for documentation or proof, while Fassisi provides limited responses about his clearance, division (China Mission Center), and contractor status. - The segment also includes editorial framing by the presenter, interjecting with external commentary and promotional content not directly related to Fassisi’s assertions. The interviewer promises follow-up coverage and frames Fassisi’s statements as part of a broader whistleblower narrative. - Throughout, the content repeatedly emphasizes claims of withheld information from Trump, surveillance of Trump and his associates, inter-agency distrust, and internal CIA culture, without providing verifiable documentation within the interview itself.

We live in a world where everything seems upside down. A former chief of disguise for high-level agencies shares stories of wearing masks to meet President George H.W. Bush and the ability to transform into different people. She describes her work as being like Q in James Bond, creating disguises for the CIA and intelligence community. The ability to walk around as someone else was a key part of her job.

Accidentally uncovering hidden CIA connections led to discovering an all-female group of CIA operatives involved in various businesses. Researching a prominent company's board revealed Leslie Ireland, a former CIA officer, linked to Night Swan Acquisition Corporation, a cybersecurity and intelligence firm with an inaccessible website. The team includes individuals with extensive backgrounds in tech and intelligence, such as Teresa, who facilitated Amazon's CIA cloud services, and Dawn, a former CIA deputy director. Night Swan aimed to acquire tech companies but appears to be winding down operations. The investigation highlights the CIA's influence in controlling information and markets through partnerships, raising questions about transparency and the public's ability to discuss intelligence agencies. The company in question is Citigroup, known for its connections to former government officials.

I was the CIA's chief of disguise, like James Bond's Q. We created bugs, secret writing, microdots, and more. A memorable moment was briefing President George H.W. Bush at the White House while wearing a lifelike mask. He was amazed when I revealed it. The disguise was so convincing, he couldn't tell it was a mask. I could walk around as someone else with it.

I worked in a CIA office like James Bond's Q, creating disguises and gadgets. A memorable moment was briefing President George H.W. Bush while wearing a full face mask. He couldn't tell it was a mask until I took it off, revealing a lifelike disguise for walking around as someone else.

Afshan and Rutansi host Going Underground from the UAE, discussing Gaza hunger amid Western actions and the wider US-Israeli war context in West Asia, alongside references to Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba. They introduce Melvin Goodman, a former CIA officer and whistleblower who criticized politicization of intelligence, and now a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, a Johns Hopkins government professor, and Counterpunch columnist. Netanyahu’s White House visit is highlighted: Israeli Channel 14 claims Netanyahu demanded complete cancellation of Iran’s nuclear program, zero uranium enrichment, removal of enrichment capabilities, limits on ballistic missiles to 300 kilometers, and intensive, genuine oversight of Iran. The hosts question Netanyahu’s influence and the ease with which an Israeli prime minister can press a US president. Speaker Goodman notes Netanyahu has a very good relationship with Trump, citing Netanyahu as a “houseguest” of the Kushner family in the past, and asserts the ceasefire is a joke as people die. He suggests Netanyahu will push for military force, with targets possibly concentrating on Iranian ballistic missile sites rather than nuclear facilities, based on satellite imagery of reconstruction. Goodman calls Netanyahu a “war president” and warns the government could move further right; he says the US continues to provide and may increase military aid to Israel despite civilian harm. Afshan and Goodman discuss US policy under Trump and Biden, agreeing that both have cooperated with genocide in Gaza. They contrast Netanyahu’s alignment with Trump and US arms support to Israel, noting heavy tonnage bombings and ongoing military aid. The conversation shifts to US intelligence and leadership: Goodman discusses CIA director John Ratcliffe as a political appointee, the broader claim that Trump’s administration is the worst cabinet in US history, and the need for the CIA to tell truth to power. Goodman states Ratcliffe has kept CIA out of the news regarding Venezuelan, Caribbean, and Pacific intelligence activities, aiding US military actions, while criticizing Trump’s overall approach to intelligence and governance. Ukraine is addressed briefly: Bill Burns as Moscow ambassador is argued to have not gone quiet, having warned both sides. They discuss genocide labels for Russia’s actions in Ukraine and the Gaza situation, with a back-and-forth about whether similar terms apply to Ukraine and Gaza. Goodman argues NATO expansion is a root cause of the war, and that Trump’s approach lacks a clear long-term disarmament strategy. He recalls participating in SALT I and ABM treaty contexts and critiques the Trump administration’s handling of arms control negotiations, blaming the absence of seasoned negotiators and the influence of non-experts like real estate billionaires on policy. The START treaty expiry is mentioned, with expectations of renewed talks and the importance of limits on new weapons from Russia and China. Goodman emphasizes the need to negotiate, noting past successes like the partial test ban treaty and INF/ABM treaties, and warns that the current US trajectory risks an arms race and destabilization, especially given China’s rapidly growing arsenal. The interview broadens to Epstein-related political pressure, noting Trump’s use of the Department of Justice and alleged pressure from various sources, including claims about Epstein files. Goodman discusses domestic pressures on Trump, including personnel changes and public opinion. Toward the end, Goodman cautions that the US aims to “be king of the Western Hemisphere,” and warns of dark days for Cuba and Venezuela, as Latin American governments move right in response to US policy. He observes a lack of coherent diplomatic channels and disarmament engagement, concluding that the near term is not optimistic. The program ends with condolences for Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran victims, and a teaser for a Saturday episode.

According to the speaker, Gina Haspel, as CIA station chief in England in 2016, authorized intelligence operations related to Russiagate. The speaker claims that Haspel is a leading architect of Russiagate who has remained behind the scenes. They allege that Haspel's authorization was necessary for US FBI and IC officials, and possibly other intelligence allies, to conduct bumping operations in England. The speaker also asserts that Haspel blocked the release of a report on John Brennan's ICA (Intelligence Community Assessment) regarding Russian interference in the US elections. This report, created by Devin Nunez and others, supposedly detailed the corruption involved in the ICA's creation. Despite requests for its declassification, Haspel, along with others, allegedly used national security concerns to keep it secret, effectively covering up their own corruption. The speaker believes the report's release is crucial to exposing the extent of IC involvement and corruption.

The speaker discusses the development of advanced technology at the CIA, specifically in creating realistic masks. They mention that it took 10 years of work to achieve masks that could fool someone from a close distance. Hollywood professionals were brought in to witness the impressive results. The speaker expresses pride in being able to share this accomplishment, although they are unaware of the current projects at the CIA. Another speaker, Jana Mendez, a former chief of disguise at the CIA, is mentioned. Photos are shown of Mendez wearing masks that were undetectable during face-to-face conversations, even fooling President Bush. The speaker highlights the significant advancements made in the past 30 years.