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Preisent [[Barack Obama]] turned to the [[CIA]] to arm rebels with the intent to overthrow [[Bashar al-Assad]] in [[Syria]]. The CIA funneled massive quantities of [[military]] equipment, [[weapon]]s, and [[ammunition]] from the fallen [[Libyan war|Libyan regime]] to [[Turkey]], where they were used to arm a number of anti-Assad rebels operating under the umbrella of the so-called “[[Free Syrian Army]],” or FSA. In 2013, the CIA took direct control of the arm and equip program, sending teams to Turkey and [[Jordan]] to train the [[FSA]]. This effort, known as Operation Timber Sycamore, was later supplemented with a [[Department of Defense]] (DOJ) program to provide anti-[[tank]] weapons to the Syrian opposition, so-called "moderate rebels". | Preisent [[Barack Obama]] turned to the [[CIA]] to arm rebels with the intent to overthrow [[Bashar al-Assad]] in [[Syria]]. The CIA funneled massive quantities of [[military]] equipment, [[weapon]]s, and [[ammunition]] from the fallen [[Libyan war|Libyan regime]] to [[Turkey]], where they were used to arm a number of anti-Assad rebels operating under the umbrella of the so-called “[[Free Syrian Army]],” or FSA. In 2013, the CIA took direct control of the arm and equip program, sending teams to Turkey and [[Jordan]] to train the [[FSA]]. This effort, known as Operation Timber Sycamore, was later supplemented with a [[Department of Defense]] (DOJ) program to provide anti-[[tank]] weapons to the Syrian opposition, so-called "moderate rebels". | ||
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American efforts to create a viable armed opposition ultimately failed, with many of the weapons and equipment given to radical [[jihad]]ist groups aligned with [[al-Qaeda]] and, later, [[ISIS]]. The emergence of ISIS as a regional threat in 2014 led to the U.S. building ties with Syrian Kurds as an alternative for its anti-Assad objectives. | American efforts to create a viable armed opposition ultimately failed, with many of the weapons and equipment given to radical [[jihad]]ist groups aligned with [[al-Qaeda]] and, later, [[ISIS]]. The emergence of ISIS as a regional threat in 2014 led to the U.S. building ties with Syrian Kurds as an alternative for its anti-Assad objectives. | ||
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Revision as of 21:20, May 23, 2024
Andrew McCarthy is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, National Reviewcontributing editor as of 2024, former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and bestselling author.
The Southern District of New York (Manhattan) has the largest United States Department of Justice personnel in the country, larger that DC headquarters. The presence of the United Nations leads many cases of surveillance and espionage activity. New York is also known for its organized crime elements. McCarthy joined the Manhattan SDNY as a prosecutor in 1986.
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Former U.S. Attorney and National Review journalist covering national security Andrew McCarthy writes
FISA authorities are not criminal-law authorities. It is not just that FISA is not designed to ferret out evidence of crime; it is not permitted to be used for that purpose. FISA’s objective is the collection of foreign intelligence, the gathering of information about the actions and intentions of foreign powers that may threaten American interests.[1]
Obama regime
Syrian war
Preisent Barack Obama turned to the CIA to arm rebels with the intent to overthrow Bashar al-Assad in Syria. The CIA funneled massive quantities of military equipment, weapons, and ammunition from the fallen Libyan regime to Turkey, where they were used to arm a number of anti-Assad rebels operating under the umbrella of the so-called “Free Syrian Army,” or FSA. In 2013, the CIA took direct control of the arm and equip program, sending teams to Turkey and Jordan to train the FSA. This effort, known as Operation Timber Sycamore, was later supplemented with a Department of Defense (DOJ) program to provide anti-tank weapons to the Syrian opposition, so-called "moderate rebels".
In 2012, during the war, Obama stated that if the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons against Syrians, that would be unacceptable and cross a red line. However, after it was confirmed that Assad did use weapons against his people, Obama did practically nothing. He went to Congress to authorize a military strike, but this request was rejected (he had the ability to order a military strike without Congress's approval). Later, the Obama Administration (particularly Susan Rice)[3] and the mainstream media[4] claimed they had worked with Syria to remove its chemical weapons. In April 2017, Syria again used chemical weapons against its people, proving their claim wrong.[3] The new president, Donald Trump, unlike Obama, quickly ordered a large airstrike against a Syrian airbase.[5]
American efforts to create a viable armed opposition ultimately failed, with many of the weapons and equipment given to radical jihadist groups aligned with al-Qaeda and, later, ISIS. The emergence of ISIS as a regional threat in 2014 led to the U.S. building ties with Syrian Kurds as an alternative for its anti-Assad objectives.
Dinesh D'Souza indictment
Andrew McCarthy noted about the Obama Justice Department indictment of Dinesh D'Souza:
- "Yet there were patent mitigating circumstances, starting with the fact that few people actually get prosecuted at all for this offense. Even in the case of gargantuan violations, such as the Obama 2008 campaign’s own millions of dollars in illicit contributions, the Justice Department allows cases to be settled with an administrative fine. Furthermore, in the few cases that are pursued criminally, there is unvaryingly a corruption angle — the donor is dodging the limits in the expectation of a quid pro quo.
- "In D’Souza’s case, there was nothing of the kind: He was trying to be supportive of a friend who had no chance to win."[6]
President Trump gave D'Souza a full pardon on May 31, 2018, citing D'Souza's unfair treatment by the U. S. Government.[7]
References
- ↑ https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/09/trump-russia-probe-fbi-fisa-application/
- ↑ https://archive.is/wip/0siKU
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chakraborty, Barnini (April 7, 2017). Susan Rice, Obama colleagues take heat for past claims on Syria chemical weapons purge. Fox News. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- ↑ Nash, Charlie (April 7, 2017). PolitiFact Pulls 2014 ‘Mostly True’ Rating of John Kerry’s Claim of Eliminating Syrian Chemical Weapons. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- ↑ Griffin, Jennifer; Tomlinson, Lucas (April 7, 2017). US missiles target Syria airfield in response to chemical weapons attack. Fox News. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- ↑ Andrew C. McCarthy (December 19, 2015). "How Dinesh D'Souza became a victim of Obama's lawless administration", National Review website.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Singman, Brooke (May 31, 2018). Trump pardons Dinesh D'Souza. Fox News. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
- Kugle, Andrew (May 31, 2018). Trump Issues Full Pardon for Conservative Activist Dinesh D’Souza. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
- Caplan, Joshua (May 31, 2018). Donald Trump to Pardon Conservative Filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 31, 2018.