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Speaker 0 and Speaker 1 discuss how to read events and who was responsible, highlighting that “the best reading of what happened there is who wanted JFK dead the most,” with claims that “Israel wanted JFK dead” but that “Lyndon Baines Johnson and parts of our own government and the Cubans” were also involved. They emphasize that there were “like 15 or 20 things that happened that day that were inexcusable,” including changing the parade route, JFK in an open-air convertible, LBJ not riding alongside him, the vehicle slowing down, and the Texas School Book Depository. They argue that “more than one person did it,” not just Lee Harvey Oswald, and that acknowledging that could expose government lies about the assassination. Speaker 0 notes the shift in the public’s trust toward the government and argues that those who now question government credibility previously failed to acknowledge multiple actors in JFK’s death. He asks about the fallout of this shift, noting that the PBD (Patrick Bet-David) show and its audience are pro-Israel and that “70% of those people overwhelmingly agreed with you.” Speaker 2 agrees, stating that “Find somebody who has ignored Gaza being bombed” and who “can call Kansas a demon, but has never once called BB Netanyahu a demon,” will align with protecting the Charlie Kirk narrative. He says the discussion around JFK didn’t make sense within 48 hours and argues that people find it suspicious. He adds that even if one believes “Tyler Robinson pulled the trigger,” you cannot claim nobody else was involved because “we haven’t been told anything.” He says this reflects the same tactics used during BLM to shut down inquiry about George Floyd, arguing that people who supported him on George Floyd would not say “there's no evidence” merely because Floyd had fentanyl in his system. They frame this as evidence that the narrative is being built and that scientific inquiry requires asking questions. Speaker 0 recounts learning during COVID that “it came from a bat in the Himalayas,” that “the vaccine was safe and effective,” and that “ivermectin was horse-paced,” asserting that questioning is essential for freedom. He references a Glenn Beck interview with Erica Kirk and describes elitist attitudes that equate trust in experts with correct understanding, characterizing the exchange as elitist and contrived. He argues Turning Point USA was not built on experts and would not survive if it continues down this path.

John F. Kennedy's policies upset powerful interests, leading to a conspiracy involving the CIA, FBI, and the mob, with Lyndon B. Johnson as a key figure. Johnson is alleged to have been responsible for multiple murders and had connections to the CIA and the mob. The CIA's motive was Kennedy's handling of the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis, while the mob sought to avoid deportation efforts against its leaders after Kennedy's father promised to stop them if he was elected. Johnson blackmailed his way onto the ticket in 1960 and was under investigation by Robert Kennedy. Witnesses and insiders linked to the assassination died mysteriously. The Warren Commission's findings are disputed, with claims of ignored witnesses and altered evidence. Witnesses claimed shots came from the grassy knoll, and a photo suggests a "badgeman" figure. The Warren Commission had members with conflicts of interest, and evidence suggests manipulation. A bullet found in the limo was later placed on Connolly's stretcher, contradicting the single bullet theory. Doctors reported seeing wounds consistent with shots from the front and back. Kennedy's body was illegally removed from Texas, and Johnson's swearing-in had ulterior motives. Johnson had control over Dallas and its officials. There were multiple shooters, including Malcolm Wallace, tied to Johnson. The Zapruder film was altered, and a second film exists. Trump withheld some Kennedy assassination documents due to their disturbing nature. Johnson knew about Oswald before his capture. Guy Des Moines Shield, possibly Oswald's handler, died suspiciously. Johnson was a psychopath, and E. Howard Hunt claimed Johnson ran the assassination. Nixon believed Johnson was involved, stating he "wouldn't kill for it." Kennedy challenged powerful entities, similar to Trump, who faced resistance from the "deep state."

John Kennedy believed the CIA's purpose was to create new wars. Eisenhower warned against the military-industrial complex. Two months into his presidency, the military and intelligence asked Kennedy to invade Cuba, claiming it would trigger a revolution. Kennedy refused to use the US military. When the invasion failed, they asked him to send in the military, but he refused again, realizing he was being tricked. Kennedy wanted to shatter the CIA into a thousand pieces. He resisted military and intelligence pressure to enter Laos and Vietnam, limiting involvement in Vietnam to 16,000 military advisors. In October 1963, after learning 75 Americans had died in Vietnam, Kennedy ordered a total troop withdrawal. A month later, he was killed.

According to the speaker's research, a domestic conspiracy existed to murder John F. Kennedy, involving various institutions and individuals with differing motives. The CIA believed Kennedy was soft on the Russians and wanted to use Cuba to provoke a war. The Secret Service, FBI, and CIA knew President Kennedy was addicted to methamphetamine, administered by Dr. Max Jacobson, who treated many famous people, claiming to provide vitamins and enzymes. Kennedy sought treatment from Jacobsen for severe back pain stemming from a WWII injury. These agencies allegedly used Kennedy's drug use to rationalize his murder, fearing he might concede too much to Nikita Khrushchev. Dr. Max Jacobsen's name appears on the manifest for the plane to Vienna for Kennedy's summit with Khrushchev.

Charlie Kirk addresses perspectives on political assassinations, including JFK’s. In the JFK files, Mossad is mentioned, but not tied to involvement; the best reading is “who wanted JFK dead the most,” with Israel frequently cited, yet Lyndon Baines Johnson, parts of the U.S. government, and the Cubans also implicated. There were “like, 15 or 20 things that happened that day that were inexcusable,” such as changing the parade route, JFK riding in an open-air convertible, LBJ not riding alongside him, the vehicle slowing down as it passed the Texas School Book Depository. The question emphasized is not only who did it, but that more than one person did it; acknowledging that could reveal government lies about JFK, leading to a broader skepticism about future government trust. Another participant comments that Charlie Kirk reminded viewers of common sense and not accepting force-fed narratives or “BS crap” from the government regarding a single gunman; the discussion notes “multiple people were involved” and “a lot of strange things occurred” that day. This aligns with a broader critique of government psychological operations: MK Ultra, Mockingbird, and Mockingbird II. The first government surveillance on the people after JFK’s assassination is described as Mockingbird I, designed to convince there was nothing to see despite much to see, with Mockingbird II deployed again to convince people that questions about Kirk’s narrative are crazy and to suggest there may be Turning Point USA employees engaged in an obvious cover-up. Frank Turek is cited as saying it’s crazy to imply betrayal by trusted individuals, though the historical note mentions Jesus Christ as a betrayal example; the discussion asserts JFK personally selected LBJ as vice president, and that LBJ was clearly implicated in JFK’s assassination. Charlie is said to be open to the idea that Mossad may have been involved, and he asserts that parts of the U.S. government and the Cubans were involved; he asks for more argument regarding Mossad. He suggests JFK’s assassination was plausible to involve multiple actors and notes that the question of “who wanted JFK dead the most” should be pursued further, including in examining who would want Charlie Kirk dead and why. The dialogue then moves to the political fast lane, with three motives for those who might want him dead: money, secrets, and power. He says he refused money, implying he knows his secrets; his youth political organization has gained influence. The discussion speculates on global implications, naming France, Israel, the U.S. government, and Egypt as mentioned in connection with the investigation. The McCrone couple are described as having paid for an assassination threat, and, notably, neither the Pentagon nor the White House or intelligence agencies nor the Elysee Palace dispute that narrative; the FBI is now listed as not denying that threat.

Kennedy called for budget cuts to military installations and wanted to end the Cold War, cooperate with the Soviets on the moon race, ban nuclear testing, avoid invading Cuba, and withdraw from Vietnam. By 1961, some knew Kennedy wouldn't escalate war in Southeast Asia. Kennedy told McNamara he would pull advisors from Vietnam, angering some who felt betrayed after Laos. Kennedy questioned why they should enter Vietnam when Cuba was closer. Some believed defense contractors, oil, and bankers were involved in conversations that led to a plan to remove Kennedy, likely in the South. The plan involved plausible deniability, with no direct orders or paper trails, similar to a military firing squad. The goal was to succeed at any cost, ensuring the perpetrators would never be prosecuted. This was described as a coup d'etat.

President Kennedy's assassination remains a hotly debated topic. While the official Warren Commission concluded Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, evidence suggests a more complex narrative. Many eyewitnesses reported shots coming from the front, contradicting Oswald's position. The rushed investigation and immediate pronouncements by President Johnson and FBI Director Hoover to quell any notion of conspiracy raise serious questions. The CIA actively discredited those questioning the official story, labeling them "conspiracy theorists." Kennedy's shifting stance on the Cold War and his growing conflict with the military and intelligence agencies further fuel ongoing debate about his death. The lack of accountability for those behind Kennedy's murder casts a long shadow over US foreign policy.

John Kennedy was assassinated, and Lyndon Johnson became president. Robert Kennedy was later assassinated while campaigning for president, opening the way for Richard Nixon. Both Kennedy assassinations are widely regarded as cover-ups, and the key to solving them resides in the link between them. John and Robert were connected by unshakable loyalty, with Robert managing John's campaigns and serving as his attorney general and most trusted advisor. Robert never believed the Warren Commission report and started his own investigation into John's death. He contacted CIA director John McCone and mobster Jimmy Hoffa, and enlisted French intelligence operatives to conduct a quiet investigation. Evidence suggests Sirhan Sirhan, Robert's alleged killer, did not fire the fatal bullets, and a second shooter was present. Witnesses saw security guard Eugene Caesar draw his pistol and fire. Sirhan claimed to have no recollection of the shooting and may have been subjected to hypnotic programming. Israel had a motive to kill Kennedy due to his determination to halt Israel's nuclear program. Jack Ruby, Oswald's assassin, had ties to the Jewish mafia and Zionist causes. The Kennedy assassinations share common elements: Johnson and Israel. Johnson, acting for Israel, covered up both assassinations. John Kennedy Jr. also died mysteriously in a plane crash after expressing interest in his father's assassination.

President Kennedy died, and Vice President Johnson took office. The assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy are widely regarded as cover-ups, often attributed to a Kennedy curse rather than a common motive. Robert, deeply loyal to John, served as his attorney general and trusted advisor. After John's death, Robert felt compelled to continue his brother's legacy, prompting fears among those responsible for John's assassination. Robert began his own investigation and reached out to foreign intelligence operatives. Evidence suggests Sirhan Sirhan didn't fire the fatal shots that killed Robert. Eyewitness accounts and audio analysis point to a second shooter and more bullets fired than Sirhan's gun held. Experts believe Sirhan may have been hypnotically programmed. There are also indications that Israel was experimenting with assassinations in 1968.

The Kennedy family had a long-standing feud with the CIA. Joseph Kennedy, John, and Robert Kennedy all opposed the CIA's actions. Before his assassination, John Kennedy planned to reform the CIA by removing its clandestine services. Following JFK's death, his brother Robert questioned the CIA's involvement. Robert contacted the CIA desk officer, a Bay of Pigs leader, and the head of the CIA to ask if the agency was responsible for his brother's death. Robert suspected the agency's involvement in JFK's assassination. Translation: The Kennedy family had a history of conflict with the CIA, with Joseph, John, and Robert Kennedy all criticizing the agency. John Kennedy intended to restructure the CIA before his assassination. After JFK's death, Robert questioned the CIA's potential role in the assassination, suspecting their involvement.

Nixon, after a few drinks, revealed that Dallas was responsible for JFK's assassination. He admitted that both he and Lyndon Johnson wanted to be president, but Nixon wasn't willing to kill for it. This revelation inspired the speaker to write a book. They acknowledge that various theories exist, such as the CIA's involvement, as suggested by Robert Kennedy and Sam Gianconda's daughter. The speaker believes that within 84 hours of JFK's death, Johnson allowed the military-industrial complex to pursue their interests in Vietnam. Johnson also provided assurances to Alan Dulles, whom Kennedy had recently fired for betraying him.

The Kennedy family had a long-standing feud with the CIA. Joseph Kennedy, the family patriarch, called for an end to the CIA's operations, and John and Robert Kennedy criticized the CIA's role in Vietnam. Before his assassination, John Kennedy planned to remove the clandestine services from the CIA. There were many enemies, not just from the CIA, who opposed the family. It wasn't until recently that doubts arose about who killed John Kennedy. Paul Schrade, a close friend of Robert Kennedy, believes Sirhan Sirhan did not act alone. The autopsy report and ballistic evidence suggest that Sirhan couldn't have shot John Kennedy from behind. The speaker doesn't draw any conclusions but emphasizes the importance of facts, autopsy reports, ballistic evidence, and eyewitness accounts. The involvement of the CIA or another government agency remains uncertain.

According to Bill Cooper, a former naval intelligence officer, top secret documents reveal a CIA plot to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. Cooper claims the CIA, Secret Service, FBI, and Office of Naval Intelligence were involved because they viewed Kennedy as a security threat. Cooper alleges the driver, Secret Service agent William Greer, shot Kennedy with an electrically operated, gas-powered pistol that fired an exploding pellet containing shellfish toxin. He says this is visible in a film withheld from the public. Cooper states Kennedy's brain was switched between hospitals. Cooper claims Lee Harvey Oswald was a patsy and that a photograph exists of him in the doorway of the Book Depository as the motorcade passed. Cooper believes the CIA hasn't silenced him to avoid creating a martyr. He says Jackie Kennedy hasn't spoken out because the Secret Service, who she saw participate in the assassination, guards her and her children. Cooper will be speaking at Taylorsville High School Auditorium on Saturday.

The speaker lays out a narrative in which Mossad, the Israeli intelligence agency, is intricately connected to the CIA and to a longtime insider, James Angleton. The claim is that Mossad and Angleton formed an alliance “forever,” with Angleton described as “the mole” who was aligned with Mossad. In 1960, Angleton was the head of the CIA’s Directorate of Foreign Intelligence, and he is depicted as the person who was always searching for a Russian mole. The speaker asserts that Angleton was effectively the Russian mole because of his close friendship with Mossad, to the extent that he would share information with Mossad and Mossad would not relay it to Russia. The narrative then moves to 1963, referencing David Ben-Gurion, the Israeli prime minister, arguing that Israel decided to kill John F. Kennedy. The speaker quotes Ben-Gurion as saying that Kennedy’s threats of inspections of “demonic” (interpreted as a mispronunciation or coded term for dangerous issues) were unacceptable, and that Ben-Gurion said, “It’s none of his frigging business. I don’t wanna hear anymore from Kennedy. You kill him.” According to the speaker, Ben-Gurion issued this order to Mossad and then resigned so he could not be held responsible for it. The implication is that Mossad then went to Angleton, implying that the Kennedy assassination was not a CIA job, but was “greased by the CIA” because Angleton had his connections at Mossad. From there, the speaker claims that Corsican sharpshooters were hired by Mossad for the Kennedy assassination as part of a larger operation at Dealey Plaza, including the escape. The speaker asserts that public suspicion has misattributed the blame to the mob, Lyndon Johnson, or Castro, but maintains that it was Israel that carried it out. The stated motive is tied to Israel’s desire to avoid further inspections related to their nuclear program. The speaker claims this is connected to Israel’s nuclear and biological capabilities and asserts that plutonium was stolen from the United States to support their program. In summary, the speaker contends that the Kennedy assassination was orchestrated not by the CIA alone, but through a coordinated effort involving Mossad, James Angleton, and David Ben-Gurion, with Israel acting to prevent scrutiny of its nuclear activities by eliminating Kennedy, aided by Corsican shooters and a CIA-Mossad alliance.

The theory that Oswald was a pro-Castro communist and that Kennedy's assassination was a CIA false flag to blame Cuba is flawed. Evidence suggests a conspiracy involving Johnson and the CIA, with James Angleton as a key figure. Oswald's assassin, Jack Ruby, had ties to organized crime and claimed he killed Oswald "for the Jews." The Dallas Citizens Council, influential Jewish businessmen, played a role in the assassination's context. Kennedy's push against Israel's nuclear ambitions and support for Palestinian rights angered Israeli leaders. After Kennedy's assassination, U.S. foreign policy shifted dramatically in favor of Israel, with increased military aid. The connection between Israel and the assassination remains largely unaddressed in discussions about the event.

In part 2 of the conversation with David Talbott on his book "The Devil's Chessboard," it is discussed why Alan Dulles was fired by JFK. After the Bay of Pigs incident, Kennedy realized that he and Dulles had different philosophies and decided to let him go. Dulles then set up an anti-Kennedy government in his home in Georgetown, where he met with figures of suspicion during the House Select Committee on Assassination hearings. Dulles was also seen at a CIA facility during Kennedy's assassination weekend. The relationship between Dulles and the mainstream media, including The New York Times, was close, with Dulles having influence over coverage and even getting reporters removed.

The CIA was watching Oswald before the JFK assassination. A man connected to the CIA, Gary Underhill, claimed a small CIA group was responsible and was later found unalived. The FBI received an anonymous tip prior to Oswald's death warning that he would be unalived by the same group that unalived JFK, yet no extra security was provided. A CIA memo indicates that Jack Ruby and Lee Harvey Oswald met at a nightclub weeks before JFK's assassination. New reports surfaced that Ruby said he had to unalive Oswald due to a bigger picture and concerns for his family's safety. The KGB deputy director stated Oswald was never a KGB agent. The Soviets feared the assassination would be used by the U.S. to start World War III. Documents revealed the CIA had 34 secret bases worldwide. The FBI ordered surveillance on Oswald's family, fearing his wife might question the official story.

After a conversation with Richard Nixon, five years of research led to the conclusion that the Warren Commission was a hoax. Fingerprints of Malcolm Mack Wallace, convicted of murder in Texas, were found on the Sixth Floor of the Texas School Book Depository. Six eyewitnesses saw a man matching Wallace's description in the window. Lyndon Johnson had motive due to being under investigation. The CIA was involved because of opposition to Kennedy over the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban missile crisis. Declassified documents show the US removed missiles from Italy and Turkey in exchange for Khrushchev removing missiles from Cuba. The House Select Committee on Assassinations concluded organized crime played a role. Audio recordings exist of mob boss Carlos Marcello bragging about his involvement. Big Texas oil may have financed the assassination. Johnson had motive, means, and opportunity, plus eyewitness and fingerprint evidence. As Senate Majority Leader, he appointed himself to the subcommittee of defense appropriations, overseeing the CIA's black box budgets. He was also the neighbor of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, who faced mandatory retirement.

President Kennedy died and his Vice President Johnson became the 36th President. Lee Harvey Oswald claimed he was a patsy. Some believe supporters of Israel's nuclear program were involved in JFK's assassination. John trusted Robert Kennedy unequivocally. Robert Kennedy was assassinated in 1968 after winning the California primaries. His death paved the way for Richard Nixon's presidency. Both Kennedy assassinations are considered cover-ups, possibly serial murders connected by a common commissioner. Robert managed John's campaigns and became his most trusted advisor. Robert encouraged John to endorse civil rights. After John's death, Robert ran for president to continue his brother's legacy. Robert doubted the Warren Commission's report and started his own investigation, believing JFK was the victim of a right-wing conspiracy. He contacted CIA director John McCone and mobster Jimmy Hoffa. Jim Garrison believed the fatal shot came from the front, not from Oswald's location. Witnesses claimed shots came from behind a fence. Robert allegedly planned to reopen the investigation if elected. Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was identified as Robert's assassin, motivated by hatred of Israel, but ballistic evidence suggests none of Sirhan's bullets hit Kennedy. Witnesses claimed Sirhan was too far away, and audio analysis indicates a second gun. Some suspect Thane Eugene Caesar was the second shooter. Sirhan claims amnesia, leading to the theory of hypnotic programming. Some believe Israel had a motive to kill Kennedy because he was not pro-Israel and was pressuring them to halt their nuclear program. Lyndon Johnson is implicated, with evidence suggesting he was acting for Israel. Jack Ruby, Oswald's killer, had ties to the Jewish mafia and Zionist causes. The Dallas Citizens Council, with Jewish members, played a role in JFK's visit. Key figures in the Warren Commission were enemies of Kennedy or ardent Zionists. Kennedy's son, John Kennedy Jr., also died in a mysterious plane crash.

Operation Majority revealed JFK was seen as a threat to the New World Order for wanting to print US notes, disband the CIA, and disclose UFO truths. His assassination was allegedly ordered by the Bilderberg Group and carried out by various agencies. The film showing the driver shooting JFK with an air gun was found in 1988. Secret societies like Freemasons infiltrate government to subvert it. Naval intelligence officers are required to be Freemasons. The Dimalay Society recruits teenagers into Freemasonry.

Checklist for summary approach: - Identify and preserve central claim: Operation Northwoods as a 1962 plan by top U.S. military leaders to stage terrorist acts in the U.S. - List the specific proposed actions exactly as described: shoot down planes, drown refugees, bomb Miami, attack Washington, remote-controlled aircraft, fake passenger lists. - Note the stated purpose: to justify invading Cuba and to maximize emotional impact on the American public. - Highlight key decision point and outcome: Kennedy refused to sign; one signature stood between approval and mass murder by the U.S. government. - Mention declassification detail: documents remained buried for forty years before revealing how close the U.S. came to state-sponsored terrorism. - Maintain factual sequence and avoid evaluative or opinionated language. - Translate any non-English elements (not applicable here). Summary: In 1962, America's top generals approved Operation Northwoods, a classified CIA proposal that would stage fake terrorist attacks across the United States. The plan, described as something the Joint Chiefs of Staff signed off on “every horrific detail,” envisioned a series of provocations intended to be laid at the feet of Cuba. The scope included shooting down passenger planes filled with innocent Americans and then blaming Cuba for the massacres, with the aim of generating public outrage that could be used to justify a U.S. invasion. The proposed targets spanned major locations and events: Miami would be bombed; Washington, D.C. would face coordinated terrorist strikes; and Cuban refugees fleeing to America would be deliberately drowned at sea, their deaths used as propaganda to sway opinion. The plan also called for remote-controlled aircraft to crash into buildings, while fake passenger lists would be released to the press to lend credibility to the staged events. In addition to these acts, the military calculated exactly how many civilians would need to die to justify invading Cuba, with each attack designed for maximum emotional impact on the American public. The overarching intent was to manufacture a pretext for intervention through carefully orchestrated acts of terror on U.S. soil. President John F. Kennedy read the proposal and refused to sign it, with “one signature” standing between approval and the mass murder of American citizens by their own government. The documents stayed buried for forty years until declassification revealed how close the United States came to state-sponsored terrorism.

Uncle John Kennedy understood the CIA's purpose was to create new wars. Eisenhower warned against the military-industrial complex. Two months after his inauguration, the military and intelligence approached Kennedy about invading Cuba, but he refused, stating the U.S. shouldn't dictate other countries' governments. Despite Kennedy's refusal to use the U.S. military, the Bay of Pigs invasion proceeded. When the operation failed and military intervention was requested, Kennedy again refused, realizing he had been deceived. He then wanted to shatter the CIA into a thousand pieces. During his presidency, Kennedy resisted military and intelligence pressures to enter Laos and Vietnam. He sent military advisors to Vietnam but refused to deploy 250,000 combat troops. After learning that 75 Americans had died, Kennedy ordered all U.S. troops out of Vietnam in October 1963. A month later, he was killed.

CIA counterintelligence was responsible for Kennedy's assassination, according to newly reviewed documents. CIA counterintelligence officers targeted Oswald for recruitment as an agent in 1959, surveilling him for four years, then lied about it to investigators. The documents reveal deep CIA involvement with Oswald before the assassination and subsequent deception. Oswald was never regarded as a security threat, despite actions that should have raised alarms. James Angleton had two FBI reports on Oswald on his desk in mid-November, confirmed in the latest JFK releases. Whether or not Oswald was a shooter, he was not the intellectual author of Kennedy's death. The focus should be on the actions of CIA counterintelligence. Fifteen specific JFK documents, known to exist and easily retrieved, have never been seen in their entirety by the public, violating the JFK Records Act.

Following the Bay of Pigs in 1961, JFK and the CIA were at war. JFK advisor Arthur Schlesinger wrote a memo detailing the CIA's covert actions and paramilitary warfare. Kennedy was preparing for a major shakeup of the CIA. JFK fired Alan Dulles, the head of the CIA. Kennedy also went after how the CIA financed their operations. The International Cooperation Administration (ICA) was the financial arm that funded foreign assistance and non-military security programs. It was accused of being a CIA cutout. The ICA was replaced by USAID. Questioning history is important, and one should always ask questions and question everything.

Kennedy called for budget cuts to military installations and wanted to end the Cold War, cooperate with the Soviets on the moon race, ban nuclear testing, avoid invading Cuba, and withdraw from Vietnam. Some knew as early as 1961 that Kennedy wouldn't escalate war in Southeast Asia. Kennedy told McNamara he would pull advisors from Vietnam after Laos. He questioned why the US should go into Vietnam when Cuba was closer. Some felt Kennedy was interfering with defense spending, targeting voting districts with defense contracts. To control Kennedy, McNamara needed to be controlled. The plan started with conversations among defense contractors, big oil bankers, and others. A superior officer was asked for help to create a plan, likely in the South. The plan was singularized with no direct orders or paper trail, ensuring plausible deniability. The goal was to succeed at any cost, with perpetrators never facing prosecution. This was described as a coup d'etat.