CIA Counter Intelligence Director authorized what no CIA Director had ever done before - James Jesus Angleton greenlighted surveillance and wiretapping in the President of the United States and on the Attorney General of the United States in 1962.
This wiretapping of the President of the United States would open the door for secret recordings to be made of Richard Nixon, ending his Presidency.
At what points should the power of low level staffers be checked in overthrowing the People’s Choice for the Presidency?
Later, an Army Colonel named Vindman would eavesdrop on President Trump, resulting in his impeachment and near removal from office.
Should an Army Colonel be able to conduct a singlehanded coup to overthrow the Commander In Chief? What if the Army or Navy was run that way, with lower level subordinates listening in on their superiors?
Is eavesdropping on the President’s personal relationships a valid use of the surveillance powers of the CIA and its contractors?
We will explore this topic further in the Paid section of this post in the coming days. Check back here for the deep dive and in-depth discussion.