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Tucker Carlson discusses the JFK assassination in this recent interview: (3:40) Tucker Carlson: I just hope that we get mass disclosure going back to at least 1963. We still don't have the full corpus of the Kennedy assassination documents. Why is that? Every reference to Israel was redacted. Why are there references to Israel in the Kennedy assassination documents? There are -- fact. What is that? All of this stuff should be declassified. There's no national security pretext to hide it. No, what they're hiding are their own crimes. And so, until that stuff is declassified, we can't answer these questions, but it could easily be, and I hope at some point we will have a president who's brave enough, who's willing to die for this. He's going to need to be willing to die to improve his country, that's that is the basic prerequisite of leadership. Carlson is referring to the Church Committee testimony of James Angleton which did have references to Israel redacted. Jefferson Morley discussed this with Carlson back in February 2025. Jefferson Morley: Yeah. I mean, the problem that they have is that I don't have a conspiracy theory, so the label of conspiracy theorist just doesn't apply. And the other thing is, you know, nobody can deny the stuff that I'm talking about. Let me mention another JFK document that's very important, and I think will interest you. One of the things that's withheld and is in the JFK collection right now is the testimony of James Angleton in 1975 to the Church Committee about the Israeli nuclear program. This is a 113-page document, and it's heavily redacted to this day, and the redactions clearly pertain to Israel. Now, is this an assassination related document? Absolutely. The Assassination Records Review Board said this is a assassination-related document. It meets the statutory definition, okay. If the President and this effort are serious, that testimony will be declassified because Angleton controlled the Oswald file on the one hand, and he was a contact with the Israelis on the other. So it belongs in the public record. That's another test of -- is this a serious effort? Morley was wrong about the document. The ARRB reviewed it in 1998 and decided that large parts of it were not relevant to the JFK assassination. Angleton's testimony is now totally unredacted and here is some of what Angleton said about Israel: Angleton's interest in Israel started after the war when there were thousands of displaced Jews waiting to go to Palestine. His interest was in counter-intelligence. And one of the jewels of the relationship was that Israel acquired Khrushchev's speech about Stalin, and then passed it on to the Americans. Here is what was going on in Europe after World War II, and this provides an overview of the concept and organization called the Brichah, This CIA document goes over the relationship between American intelligence and the Brichah: The Americans referred to their liaison with the Brichah as Project Symphony. There were strains in the relationship between the Brichah and the American intelligence services, largely because they had different goals. It started to unwind in July 1946. But the document explains fully why Angleton 'retained control" of the liaison with Israel: This book has a good deal on the relationship between Angleton and Israel: It is unfortunate that the CIA redacted the testimony of Angleton. There was probably no need and it has just encouraged people to think the worst. Angleton had legitimate counter-intelligence interests in working with displaced Jews and with Israel -- and it made perfect sense for him to handle the Israel file. Previous Relevant Blog Post Was Israel Behind the JFK Assassination? It is a ridiculous allegation -- Israel had no reason to kill Kennedy, who they considered a friend. Previous Relevant Blog Posts on Tucker Carlson Tucker Carlson Again ... on the JFK Assassination Carlson alludes to Israel's involvement in the JFK assassination. Tucker Carlson, Again! Matt Taibbi was a guest on Carlson's show. Tucker Carlson Reaches a New Low Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick were guests. Tucker Carlson Continues to Embarrass Himself Ron Paul tells Carlson the U.S. lost its government on November 22, 1963. RFK Jr. Puts Words in Allen Dulles's Mouth RFK Jr. is interviewed by Tucker Carlson and makes up some quotes.

We are on location in Dallas for Episode 39 with Bill Brown giving us a tour of the J. D. Tippit murder scene. This is the third episode dedicated to the Tippit murder. Episode 11 Bill Brown discusses the murder of Officer J. D. Tippit. Episode 25 Dale Myers discusses the Tippit shooting and shows us some nifty animation. Previous Episodes of On the Trail of Delusion: Episode 1 My first guest was Robert Reynolds who is an expert on the JFK assassination files. Episode 2 Robert A. Wagner discusses his new book, JFK Assassinated. Episode 3 Gerald Posner discusses the JFK assassination and conspiracy theories. Episode 4 Dr. Martin J. Kelly, Jr. discusses conspiracy theories and the medical evidence in the JFK assassination. Episode 5 Steve Roe discusses the life of General Edwin Walker and Oswald's attempt to kill him. Episode 6 Gus Russo discusses his participation in the PBS Frontline documentary on Lee Harvey Oswald. Episode 7 Dave Perry tells some great stories about debunking JFK conspiracy nonsense. Episode 8 Nick Nalli explains some of the science behind the assassination. Episode 9 Alecia Long discusses Jim Garrison and his non-existent case against Clay Shaw. Episode 10 Don Carpenter discusses the life of Clay Shaw. Episode 11 Bill Brown discusses the murder of Officer J. D. Tippit. Episode 12 Eric Dezenhall discusses the relationship between the mob and JFK. Episode 13 Nick Nalli discusses the acoustics evidence and the Zapruder Film. Episode 14 Scott Maudsley discusses Lee Harvey Oswald's antisocial personality disorder. Episode 15 Document expert Robert Reynolds discusses what to expect in the upcoming JFK assassination file releases. Episode 16 A panel discussion on the document releases with Fred Litwin, Gus Russo, Robert Reynolds, Larry Haapanen, Mark Allen, and Steve Roe. Episode 17 An interview with author Michel Gagné about conspiracy theories. Episode 18 An interview with Phil Tinline about his book, Ghosts of Iron Mountain. Episode 19 An interview with Janet Banister, grand-niece of Guy Banister. Episode 20 The Marina Oswald Tapes. Episode 21 Dr. Chad Zimmerman discusses JFK's autopsy X-rays and photographs. Episode 22 Tour guide Daniel Evans talks about his years of researching the JFK assassination. Episode 23 Adam Gorightly discusses Fred Crisman, Thomas Beckham, Raymond Broshears and Kerry Thornley. Episode 24 A fun interview with Larry Haapanen who discusses the Garrison investigation, and his involvement with Project Blue Book. Episode 25 Dale Myers discusses the Tippit shooting and shows us some nifty animation. Episode 26 Brian Roselle discusses the timing of the first shot. Episode 27 Dr. Martin J. Kelly, Jr. talks about the psychology of Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby. Episode 28 Gus Russo talks about what happened to Lee Harvey Oswald in Mexico City. Episode 29 John-Paul Pagano discusses conspiracy theories, conspiracism and antisemitism. Episode 30 Dr. Robert Vitt talks about conspiracy theories, the early JFK researchers, and how to evaluate evidence. Episode 31 Josh Sundloff discusses conspiracy theories and his TikTok channel. Episode 32 A panel discussion of the single-bullet theory with Dr. Martin Kelly, Dr. Nick Nalli, Fred James and Scott Maudsley. Episode 33 Ernest Kearney discusses conspiracy theories and how to evaluate evidence. Episode 34 Steve Barber discusses the acoustics evidence and his visits with Robert Groden. Episode 35 Assassination researcher John Corbett stops in to talk about the case. Episode 36 Fred Litwin teaches Professor Robert Vitt's class at Long Beach City College. Episode 37 Steve Roe goes over the chain of custody of CE399. Episode 38 Todd Kwait discusses his documentary on the Warren Commission.

An important part of Abraham Bolden's story is that he tried to contact the Warren Commission to tell them about Secret Service deficiencies and the supposed plot against JFK in Chicago. But did Bolden actually try to contact the Warren Commission? In May 1964, Bolden held a press conference at his home in Chicago. Here is what he said about contacting the Warren Commission: Chicago Daily News, May 20, 1964 Bolden said that two weeks earlier, he had told another agent "I'm going before the Warren Commission and tell about the drinking and disappearance of the (Secret Service) agents from their posts while they were guarding President Kennedy in Hyannis Port." Notice that he said nothing about a plot in Chicago. And Bolden did not identify that agent. He also said he was going to appear before the Warren Commission: Chicago Daily News, May 20, 1964 However Abraham Bolden's story changed in his 2009 book, The Echo from Dealey Plaza: The true story of the first African American on the White House Secret Service detail and his quest for justice after the assassination of JFK: (page 72 of the Kindle edition) When I'd arrived in Washington, D.C., on May 17, Agent McLeod and I had walked to a small coffee shop and had sandwiches. On the way back to the Willard Hotel, where we were staying, I decided to call the White House switchboard. I needed to contact J. Lee Rankin, counsel for the Warren Commission, but I didn't know how. I needed to let some member of the commission know that I was interested in giving testimony as to my observations and complaints about past Secret Service agent conduct. This is the first mention in Bolden's book that he was interested in talking with the Warren Commission. He claims he didn't know how to reach the Warren Commission. Calling the White House is not unreasonable, but why did he not make contact with anybody at the Commission? Later in his book, Bolden tells a story of a television journalist who visits him at his home to ask him about JFK: (page 102 in the Kindle edition) “I can't let you in because my wife and children are asleep, and I wouldn't want to appear on television looking like this anyway,” I said, cutting him off. “I would like for you to tell me who brought up the Kennedy thing. Yeah, I talked to some agents about testifying before the Warren Commission. I want to know how you found out.” Bolden then wrote that he "talked to some agents about testifying before the Warren Commission." Here is an interesting paragraph from Bolden's written statement to the Luna Committee: I had made the decision to tell the truth so I could do my job. If not, I couldn’t live with myself. But in January of 1964, the Secret Service made a move that was wrong, in that there had been reports of people in the group of the assassins in Dallas who had Secret Service identification. The Secret Service Chief recalled all of the Secret Service agents’ identification, and they made new identification books. I had heard that that there was some truth to the fact that some people had obtained credentials and were part of the assassination team. So, I decided to take time off and pay my way to Washington, D.C., where the Warren Commission was meeting and tell them the truth. Now Bolden says he "heard that there was some truth to the fact that some people had obtained credentials and were part of the assassination team." Wow, he never said that in 1964 and that is not in his book. He also claims that he took time off to go to Washington which is not the story he tells in his book. I find it curious that Bolden had about six months, before his arrest, to contact the Warren Commission. He did nothing. And now we are supposed to believe that he was arrested only after he decided to come forward. I think it is clear that Bolden only came forward after he was arrested, and that was to divert attention from his arrest. Bolden's lawyer made the decision that he should not testify before the Warren Commission: And so the Warren Commission wanted to hear from Bolden. In addition, the FBI report said this: But if Bolden believed there was a plot against JFK in Chicago, wouldn't that be relevant information about Kennedy's assassination in Dallas? Bolden never told the Warren Commission or the FBI about any supposed connections between Chicago and Dallas. He didn't tell the press about these connections in 1964. He didn't say one word about the Chicago plot until 1967. What kind of patriot would decide to NOT tell the Warren Commission or the FBI about a prior plot against JFK, and then hide that knowledge for three years? One last comment. Bolden did face some racial discrimination in the Chicago office. Some of the other agents in the office commented on that to the HSCA. But that doesn't mean that the fraud charges were not warranted. I have a lot of documentation on the case against Bolden, but I really haven't had the time to go into it in detail. Previous Blog Posts on the supposed plot in Chicago The Chicago 'Plot' Won't Go Away Yet another essay about the supposed plot. Abraham Bolden's Latest Version of the Chicago Plot Bolden testified before Anna Paulina Luna's task force and told yet another version of his Chicago plot story. Secret Service Report on Thomas Arthur Vallee Was Vallee really a threat? Secret Service Survey Report for Chicago, November 1963 This document was supposedly destroyed by the Secret Service. There was NO Assassination Plot in Chicago Chad Nagle tries to argue that there was a plot. Edwin Black Speaks to the HSCA The HSCA did speak to Edwin Black. It was a memorable interview. "JFK Revisited" Misleads on the Supposed Chicago Plot There is no evidence of a plot in Chicago against JFK. Paul Bleau and the Supposed Chicago Plot Against JFK Bolden's story about the supposed Chicago plot has changed over the years. Paul Bleau's Plots An examination of supposed other plots against JFK. Abraham Bolden's May 1964 Press Conference Bolden didn't say one word about a supposed plot against JFK in Chicago.

Baton Rouge Morning Advocate, August 8, 1967 Money Quote: Former Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos also was suggested as a possible target by one of the alleged conspirators in the assassination of President Kennedy, a key witness for New Orleans Dist. Atty. Jim Garrison said here Monday. Perry Raymond Russo, star witness in the preliminary hearing of Clay L. Shaw on conspiracy charges, said the late David Ferrie mentioned former President Eisenhower as another potential target. "You never knew when he was kidding and when he was serious," Russo said of Ferrie, speaking at a meeting of the Lakeshore Lions Club. [Emphasis added] Previous Relevant Blog Posts about Perry Russo Bull Sessions - L. A. Times Cartoon on the Shaw Trial Perry Russo described the meeting in Ferrie's apartment as a "bull session." GQ Magazine - "The Case Against Jim Garrison" Perry Russo sues Conde Nast and loses. Perry Russo Talks - in Baton Rouge, Part One Russo went to the press before he was interviewed by Sciambra. Perry Russo Talks - in Baton Rouge, Part Two James Phelan wrote a memo about the contradictions in Perry Russo's story. Perry Russo Talks - in Baton Rouge, Part Three An interview with Perry Russo from 1971. Perry Russo Talks - in Baton Rouge, Part Four Tom Bethell sends a memo to Sylvia Meagher about Dick Billings and Andrew Sciambra. Perry Russo Talks - in Baton Rouge, Part Five Jim Garrison's hypocrisy is on display in this post. An Early Interview with Perry Russo A video interview of Perry Russo from February, 1967. Perry Russo Admits Clay Shaw had "nothing to do with anything." Russo was interviewed by Shaw's defense team. Perry Russo Pays a Visit to Shaw's Lawyer... The day before Russo was go on the witness stand in a three-day hearing to determine if Shaw's perjury charges should go forward, Russo stopped by to talk to Shaw's defense team. Perry Russo Describes his Session on Sodium Pentothal Russo tells Shaw's attorneys what it was like to be injected with sodium pentothal. A Tape Recording of Perry Russo's Third Hypnosis Session You can read Andrew Sciambra's memorandum after interviewing Perry Russo in Baton Rouge, and a link to a recording of Russo's third hypnosis session. Lt. Edward O'Donnell Testifies about Perry Russo's Lie Detector Test... Jim Garrison had Perry Russo take a lie detector test. It did not go well. Perry Russo's First Lie Detector Test... When asked about Russo's lie detector test, Jim Garrison lied.

I was in Dallas last week for three full days of touring with my JFK buddies. Sean Gaston, a high school teacher in Pennsylvania and Michel Gagne, a College Professor in Montreal, and author of Thinking Critically About the Kennedy Assassination: Debunking the Myths and Conspiracy Theories. The three of us planned for a June visit and I then called some of my other JFK buddies and it was quite the get-together. On Monday morning we stopped at the General Walker house for an overview of what happened the night Lee Harvey Oswald tried to kill him. From left to right: Sean Gaston, Michel Gagne, Steve Roe, Robert Weingartner, Dan Evans, Freda Dillard, and Bill Brown. No one knows as much as Steve Roe. I strongly suggest that people have a look at my podcast with Steve which covers the life of General Walker and Oswald's attempt to kill him. It started to rain while we were there, but it was just some drizzle. Right at the end, it started to downpour and we all got drenched. From there, we all went to Charco Broiler Steak House, one of my favorite eating establishments in Dallas. Here we all are at lunch. One the left, starting at the front, is Fred Litwin, Freda Dillard, Sean Gaston, Michel Gagne. One the right, starting at the back is Dan Evans, Frank Badalson, Steve Roe, Bill Brown, and Robert Weingartner. One of the stores on Jefferson Boulevard had this sign: From there we went down the street to the Texas Theater. Michel and Freda waiting for a drink. And then it was on to Dealey Plaza. I wasn't too pleased to see this graffiti on the picket fence: Fred Litwin Rules is still visible on the picket fence: Bill Brown got into a discussion with conspiracy theorist Marshall Evans, who was selling his book: Here we are all together on the knoll: From left to right: Sean Gaston, Dan Evans, Michel Gagne (kneeling) Freda Dillard, Robert Weingartner, Bill Brown, Fred Litwin, and Frank Badalson. We then drove to what once was the Western Union office where Jack Ruby sent money to one of his strippers on the morning of November 24, 1963. The floor mosaic is still there: We then retraced Ruby's steps to the Main Street Ramp: Frank Badalson (on the left) with Bill Brown at the entrance of the ramp. Here is the ramp as seen from the window: Oswald was killed right about where the oil stain is on the middle right. We then drove over the Dallas post office where Oswald maintained a post office box. The boxes are still there but the building is now an apartment building. When Oswald received a notice in his box for his rifle, he would have taken it to a wicket on the left to pick up his package. Oswald rented Box 2915 from October 1962 until May 1963: And here is Bernard Weissman's post office box. Here is his ad from the November 22nd, 1963, edition of the Dallas Morning News. While we were on Main Street I happened to see a robot delivery vehicle. On the next day, Monday, we started off with a tour of the Tippit shooting by Bill Brown. This was filmed and will be turned into an episode of On the Trail of Delusion. Matt Kordelski getting ready to video Bill Brown at 10th and Patton. Bill Brown on the spot where J. D, Tippit was murdered by Oswald. Then it was off to Neely Street and the house where Marina Oswald took the backyard photographs. From left: Fred Litwin, Sean Gaston, Michel Gagne, and Dan Evans. It was hot in Dallas. Matt Kordelski taking a break at the Neely House. Here I am getting ready to tape one of my CIA videos. From there is was on to Dealey Plaza for a tour with Jerry Dealey. Jerry Dealey, an expert on the Texas School Book Depository and an incredible tour guide. He is also the author of JFK Assassination: Shades From The Fence. On Monday evening, we had dinner with Buell Wesley Frazier: Clockwise around the table: Matt Kordelski, Sean Gaston, Frank Badalson, Bill Brown, Robert Weingartner, Michel Gagne, Freda Dillard, Buell Wesley Frazier, Dave Perry and Fred Litwin. Freda Dillard, Dave Perry, and Buell Wesley Frazier. At dinner, Frank and Bill showed Buell documents from the Ripley's Believe it or not museum in San Antonio which has the car that he drove Oswald to work in on November 22nd. Frazier denied that it was his signature on the affidavit, and that he had never notarized anything in his life.. He now believes that Oswald was innocent. Buell Frazier discussing the documents with Frank and Bill. On Tuesday morning, our first stop was the Paine House. From left to right: Frank Badalson, Kevin Kendro (our tour guide), Sean Gaston (in front), Freda Dillard, Robert Weingartner, Fred Litwin, Dan Evans (kneeling), Bill Brown, Michel Gagne, and Matt Kordelski. From left to right: Steve Roe, Kevin Kendro (our tour guide), Frank Badalson, Bill Brown, Sean Gaston, Robert Weingartner, Dan Evans (kneeling), Freda Dillard, Michel Gagne, and Matt Kordelski. Thanks to Sean's efforts, we managed to tour the Holocaust Museum in Dallas. It is extremely well done. Some people don't realize that antisemitism is a conspiracy theory. On Tuesday evening we had our traditional dinner at Campisi's the restaurant where Jack Ruby ate at the night before the assassination. From left to right: Michel Gagne, Sean Gaston, Fred Litwin, Robert Weingartner, Frank Badalson, and Bill Brown. Photos used in this post were taken by Fred Litwin, Freda Dillard, and Matt Kordelski. Previous Relevant Blog Posts Clash of the Cults My trip to Dallas in 2025. My Trip to Dallas My 2024 trip to Dallas. A Travesty in Dealey Plaza My 2023 trip to Dallas. The CIA's Dinner in Dallas Our terrific dinner at El Fenix in Dallas. My Research Trip to NARA My 2023 trip to College Park. My Trip to New Orleans My JFK buddies and I visited New Orleans.

The Assassination Archives and Research Center (AARC) has published an essay by Charles R. Drago on the supposed plot in Chicago to kill JFK. This is quite the embarrassing essay. Right off the top, Drago writes that "my primary source is "The Plot to Kill JFK by Edwin Black, as published in "The Chicago Independent" of November, 1975." In fact, Black's article is the ONLY source for the supposed plot and his information came from only one source -- Abraham Bolden. There is not one piece of corroborative evidence to sustain the allegation. Nothing. Not one witness, not one document, nothing. And what I find funny is that Black claims that the plot was so big that Secret Service agents from around the country had to be called in to help the investigation. And yet not one Secret Service agent has said there was such a plot. Not one. Here are some of my links about the supposed plot in Chicago: Previous Blog Posts on the supposed plot in Chicago Abraham Bolden's Latest Version of the Chicago Plot Bolden testified before Anna Paulina Luna's task force and told yet another version of his Chicago plot story. Secret Service Report on Thomas Arthur Vallee Was Vallee really a threat? Secret Service Survey Report for Chicago, November 1963 This document was supposedly destroyed by the Secret Service. There was NO Assassination Plot in Chicago Chad Nagle tries to argue that there was a plot. Edwin Black Speaks to the HSCA The HSCA did speak to Edwin Black. It was a memorable interview. "JFK Revisited" Misleads on the Supposed Chicago Plot There is no evidence of a plot in Chicago against JFK. Paul Bleau and the Supposed Chicago Plot Against JFK Bolden's story about the supposed Chicago plot has changed over the years. Paul Bleau's Plots An examination of supposed other plots against JFK. Abraham Bolden's May 1964 Press Conference Bolden didn't say one word about a supposed plot against JFK in Chicago. Drago discusses Thomas Arthur Vallee and notes the supposed similarities between him and Lee Harvey Oswald. It seems that Vallee ... Joined the United States Marine Corps in the mid-1950s. Was assigned to a U-2 base, Camp Otsu, in Japan. Home in the States, was assigned to recruit and train anti-Castro guerrillas for a return to Cuba, where they will assassinate The Beard. Held extreme conservative military views. Owned an M-1 Rifle. Gained employment in a warehouse building overlooking the presidential motorcade route. But Camp Otsu was not a U-2 base when Vallee was stationed there. There is absolutely no evidence that Vallee was "assigned to recruit and train anti-Castro guerillas." He did hold conservative views and he didn't like JFK. But that describes millions of people. As for his employment, he was actually off work on the day that JFK was supposed to visit Chicago. And how exactly did Vallee threaten JFK? As I have written before it is interesting that a landlady called the authorites about Vallee and a landlady also supposedly called authorities about the hit team. Conflation, anybody? Drago ends his article by claiming that "To my knowledge, challenges neither to my Doppelganger Gambit nor my Chicago plot hypotheses — nor, for that matter, any challenges to the stale, conventional interpretations of these matters — has been forthcoming." I'll send this blog post to the AARC and see if I get a reply. I won't hold my breath. By the way, Vince Palamara tried hard to resuscitate the Chicago plot, but failed. Blog Posts on Vince Palamara's book on the supposed plot in Chicago A Reply to Vince Palamara Palamara tries to respond to my five-part series on his book. Vince Palamara's Epic Failure, Part Five An examination of Palamara's second eight pieces of corroborating evidence for the plot. Vince Palamara's Epic Failure, Part Four An examination of Palamara's first eight pieces of corroborating evidence for the plot. Vince Palamara's Epic Failure, Part Three A look at the origin of the supposed plot. Vince Palamara's Epic Failure, Part Two A look at Homer Echeverria. Vince Palamara's Epic Failure, Part One A look at Lloyd John Wilson.

I recently wrote a three-part series about an old friend and collaborator of mine, Salim Mansur, who has turned into a full-fledged conspiracist. I cannot fully explain what happened to Salim, but I thought it would be instructive for readers of my blog to read the full story. Part One Part one of my series looks at Salim Mansur's writing for various publications in Canada and the United States. I first met Salim in 2010 while he was a Professor at the University of Western Ontario. He was an anti-Islamist Muslim who supported Israel, and I brought him to Ottawa to speak at events held by my film society. I even brought Salim to Ottawa to commemorate a 9/11 memorial with Bret Stephens the well-known commentator for the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Part Two Part Two examined the "new" Salim Mansur and I present some of current writings. He rails against the Jews and Israel, and even sees Jeffrey Epstein as a Mossad agent working for the interests of Israel. Not surprisingly, he has become a JFK assassination conspiracist. Part Three I want to thank my good friend David Roytenberg for publishing my series on Salim Mansur on his Substack. I strongly suggest that people subscribe to David's Canadian Zionist Forum. Part Three is a look at Salim's new friends who are 9/11 truthers, holocaust deniers, and JFK assassination conspiracists. I don't know really understand what happened to my old friend. When Salim was rejected as a candidate for the Conservative Party, he became a candidate for the People's Party of Canada (PPC), a fringe populist party, and it was there that he made a whole new group of friends. Perhaps the Covid-19 pandemic played a role. It's hard to say. But once you go down the conspiracist rabbit hole, you will be exposed to all sorts of horrible nonsense. And antisemitism, at its heart, is a conspiracy theory. I took this photo earlier this week in Dealey Plaza.

Chad Nagle has written an article for Jefferson Morley's Substack on MK-Ultra and Lee Harvey Oswald. Back in 1983, when online publishing was barely a twinkle in anyone’s eye, Rolling Stone magazine published an article entitled, “Did Lee Harvey Oswald Drop Acid?” Co-authored by Martin Lee, Robert Ranftel, and Jeff Cohen, it tells an uncorroborated yet intriguing tale suggesting that MKULTRA may have somehow caught JFK’s accused assassin in its web. A respected New Orleans assistant district attorney named Edward G. Gillin recounted a strange and disturbing visit he received from an unidentified young man in the summer of 1963. The visitor wanted to know how he could get hold of a drug that “would affect the social and economic history of the world for the next 200 years.” He also said he didn’t just want to try it. He wanted legal advice on how to import it into the United States. Gillin said he listened to the visitor speak about the mysterious chemical for about an hour and concluded he was “probably a bit crazy” before advising him to consult both the New Orleans chemist (“the police authority on such matters”) and his personal physician. The attorney said the man never visited him again. After the assassination, Gillin — who retired as an Orleans Parish juvenile court judge and died in 2007 — recognized the visitor as having been Lee Harvey Oswald. He called the FBI to report the incident and said he thought Oswald might have been using “unusual drugs.” But the FBI seemed “uninterested,” and “the drug lead was never pursued.” Here is the report from Edward Gillin: This memo from Edward Gillin was found in Jim Garrison's files. Unfortunately, it is undated. And, of course, Lee Harvey Oswald did check out Huxley's Brave New World from the library in New Orleans. Here is the FBI report about this: Gillin told the FBI that He made his identification of Oswald based on his voice. Interestingly, "he recalled he formed a mental image of OSWALD as being a psychopathic personality." Now there is no mention of LSD and LSD was not mentioned in Huxley's book. Nagle says that Oswald wanted legal advice on the importation of this drug, but I don't see any evidence of that in Gillin's report. Gerald Posner discusses this in his book, Cased Closed: (pages 207 - 208 in the Kindle edition) Although this was a quiet time, and the one in which Oswald was at home the most, some assert that during the same period he visited the office of a New Orleans assistant district attorney, Edward Gillin. For over an hour, Oswald allegedly praised the wonders of a new drug, LSD, and asked if it was legal to import. Gillin suggested his visitor check with the city’s police chemist. After the man left the office, Gillin never again had contact with him, but over the assassination weekend of November 22, 1963, Gillin identified his visitor as Lee Oswald. Since the CIA was experimenting with LSD during the early 1960s, the incident might be evidence of an intelligence link to Oswald. The problem is with Gillin’s identification, which has been offered as evidence of another eyewitness account of Oswald’s suspicious behavior. “I was then, and still am now, legally blind,” Gillin told the author. “I could never have been sure of the identification of Oswald under oath.” Gillin had only identified Oswald from the sound of his voice over the television. In an interview with Paul Hoch, Robert Rantfel said that "We're not convinced that it was Oswald who visited Gillin, but we are convinced that Gillin is convinced." Here is a link to the article by Jeff Cohen, Martin Lee and Robert Rantfel : Nagle continues: The subheading of the Rolling Stone article by Lee, Ranftel and Cohen reads: “New evidence suggests [Oswald] was among soldiers given LSD in a CIA test program.” The piece explains the relevance of Atsugi in one paragraph: Since the early 1950s, Atsugi served as one of two overseas field stations where the CIA conducted extensive LSD testing. A 1953 memo stated that LSD was being stored at the Manila and Atsugi CIA stations, and that its use in special interrogations in Europe was being considered. Here is the memo about Atsugi "Shortly after the death of U.S. Army scientist Frank Olson was linked to a CIA LSD experiment, this memo recounts steps taken by CIA Technical Services Staff (TSS) chief Willis Gibbons to account for LSD handled and distributed by TSS." Of course, the above memo says that Dr. Gibbons was stopping LSD testing. This memo was written in 1953 well before Oswald was in Atsugi from September 1957 to October 1958. Nagle does note that but adds that CIA testing was resumed under MK-Ultra. But was it continued at Atsugi? And even if it was, how do we know they tested it on Oswald. And even if they did test it on Oswald, it was unwitting, and would have nothing to do with his reading Aldous Huxley. Did the CIA subject JFK’s accused assassin to MKULTRA? At least one Oswald anecdote from Japan sounds commensurate with LSD’s potentially adverse effects: [W]hen Oswald was on guard duty, gunfire was heard. He was found sitting on the ground, more than a little dazed, babbling about seeing things in the bushes. His colleagues, unfamiliar with what in the Sixties would become known as a bad trip, walked him back to his barracks and put him to bed. Here is how Vincent Bugliosi, in his book Reclaiming History, describes that incident: (pages 1066 -1067 in the Kindle edition) One night Rhodes, on duty as officer-of-the-guard, heard several shots from one of the guard posts. He ran to it, drawing his .45 caliber pistol, and found Oswald slumped against a tree with his rifle on his lap. “When I got to him he was shaking and crying,” Rhodes told Epstein. “He said he had seen men in the woods and that he challenged them and then started shooting.” Rhodes put his arm around Oswald and walked him slowly back to his tent. “He kept saying he just couldn’t bear guard duty.” A few days later, on October 6, Oswald was sent back to Japan by plane for “medical treatment.” Rhodes suspected that Oswald had staged the shooting incident with the hope of being sent back to Japan, which he liked. “There was nothing dumb about Oswald,” Rhodes said. Was this an acid trip? I don't think so. Then Nagle goes into silly mode: Author Bill Simpich notes in his e-book, “The Twelve Who Built the Oswald Legend,” that Oswald might have had “MKULTRA training.” He cites author John Marks’ book "The Search for the Manchurian Candidate" (1991) describing how “secretive Oswald was”: So, Oswald was secretive, because he was an MK-Ultra subject? Nagle continues: In rebuttal, Simpich points out that “Oswald talked and talked for the last two days of his life — defying the common warning to not say anything until you have spoken to your lawyer.” Then again, getting manipulated into becoming a patsy in the assassination of a U.S. president has to be the ultimate “bad trip.” Oswald’s MKULTRA training wouldn’t have prepared him for that. We have no evidence, in the final analysis, that Lee Harvey Oswald ever “dropped acid.” He didn’t drive, so if he dosed regularly, he wouldn’t have endangered others on the road. He was not talkative on the morning he rode to work, but then he never talked much anyway, at least according to the co-worker who drove him, Buell Wesley Frazier. What we can say is that, in the event Oswald was under the influence of LSD on Nov. 22, 1963 — at a time when the CIA’s MKULTRA program was in full swing — his credentials as a lone gunman would look even more improbable. Hitting a moving target at 265 feet would be difficult if not impossible with “kaleidoscope eyes.” Kaleidoscope eyes! How on earth could Oswald have made those shots with kaleidoscope eyes? Well, isn't this all propinquity? Oswald was at Atsugi, LSD was stored there, and so, why not connect the two. Jim Garrison would be proud of this analysis, no? Interestingly, I can find no evidence that Garrison ever took any interest in this story. MK-Ultra is fast becoming a useful took for conspiracy theorists. For instance, Jack Ruby can only be understood through the lens of MK-Ultra. Jefferson Morley Responds to my Post on MK-Ultra and Jack Ruby Jolyon West was more than just MK-Ultra. Did Dr. Louis Jolyon West Ask to Examine Jack Ruby in November 1963? There is no evidence that Dr. West petitioned the court to examine Jack Ruby before his trial. Did the CIA use a MK-Ultra Psychiatrist to Interfere with Jack Ruby's Case? There is absolutely no evidence that Dr. Louis Jolyon West interfered with Jack Ruby's case. And if you thought that the Chad Nagle story was silly, how about Judyth Vary Baker? Yes, she too has incorporated MK-Ultra into her fairy tales about Oswald: THE TRUTH: In August, when Lee and I were cleaning up Dave's kitchen, Dave was busy opening packages of morning glory 'berries,' which he urged us to try. "They're entirely legal," he said. "Haven't heard of them before, but they're supposed to give you a buzz." "No thanks!" I told him. "It's not supposed to be worse than a cup of coffee," Dave persisted. "Have you ever tried them?" Lee asked. Saying he never had, Dave popped his "berries" into the oven. When he pulled them out again, they were almost black. Knowing that any 'drug' was probably now obliterated, Lee and i both chewed on some of "Ferrie's berries" --and quickly spat them out. "They're awful!" I told them. "Ugh!" "You said they're 'perfectly legal,'" Lee commented, rinsing out his mouth with a splash of tap water. "How do you know?" "Because they're just garden seeds," Dave replied (He had wisely not chewed on any of the seeds.). "And they're supposed to be harmless. Maybe give you some hallucinations." "Hullicinations? " I put in. "That's not harmless." "Maybe, maybe not," Dave replied, as I picked up some of the blackened berries and placed them into a napkin (I'd save these 'berries" for years). "I want to find out," Lee told him. "Where can I find a list of prohibited drugs?" "Go to the DA's office," Dave told him. "Somebody there in the Juvenile Division should have a list of drugs that are prohibited to minors. Go see Gillin. He's almost blind, he'll never be able to identify you, but he damned well should know what's on the list." This is why Lee showed up at Edwin Gillin's office By the way, Jeff Cohen, one of the authors of the Rolling Stone article, also thought that MK-Ultra was part of the story of Luis Castillo, a Puerto Rican who was deported from the US to the Philippines in 1967 and who claimed he was part of a 15-man assassination squad in Dallas. He was hypnotized in the Philippines and the hypnotist later suspected he was part of MK-Ultra. It's all nonsense and I have even talked to the hypnotist who says that all his reports were stolen from his apartment in Los Angeles by the CIA. I'll be writing a lot more about this story in the future. My prediction: more MK-Ultra stories about the JFK assassination will be forthcoming. Stay tuned.

The Daily Mail in the UK excerpts a new book about UFOs: The story is an excerpt from Kaplan's upcoming book: Of course Dorothy Kilgallen is part of the story: Kilgallen was a friend of President John F. Kennedy, and became part of Marilyn’s inner circle after they met in 1960, during the filming of Let’s Make Love. She had a long-standing interest in UAPs. She revealed this in February 1954, when she told her readers: ‘Flying saucers are regarded as of such vital importance that they will be the subject of a special hush-hush meeting of the world military heads next summer.’ In May the following year, she published a dispatch based on what a ‘British official of Cabinet rank’ had told her. He said that UK scientists and airmen were examining the wreckage of a ‘mysterious flying ship’ and were convinced that flying saucers from another planet were real. Her source told her that the saucers ‘are staffed by small men probably under four feet tall’ and that the British government was withholding ‘an official report on the “flying saucer” examination at this time possibly because it does not wish to frighten the public’. The source has never been identified and nor has the site of the crash to which he was referring. I wonder why the source has never been identified. This then leads to Marilyn Monroe: Kilgallen’s openly declared interest in UFOs is relevant to Monroe’s death because of a document containing details of two of her phone conversations that were intercepted by the CIA. This document was leaked by two separate CIA sources – although during a later FBI review of the document the CIA claimed that the control stamps were not typical of the time. The document is dated August 3, 1962, one day before Marilyn’s death. Just below the date is the reference ‘Moon Dust’. Moon Dust was a covert project fronted by the US Air Force to recover foreign space vehicles or debris. Any crashed UFO would have been within its remit. The report covered two conversations, connected by their subject matter. The first was between Kilgallen and her friend Howard Rothberg, the agent for actor Mel Brooks and others. Rothberg said that Monroe, angry at her treatment by both John Kennedy and his brother Robert, ‘had secrets to tell’ – one of which was ‘the visit by the president at a secret air base for the purpose of inspecting things from outer space’. Kilgallen replied that she knew what that might be. In the mid-1950s, she had learned of a secret effort by the US and UK governments to identify the origins of crashed spacecraft and dead alien bodies. Here is the document in question: But the document in question is fraudulent. But wait, there's more! There was a block of text which was redacted in both leaked documents and then the signature of James Jesus Angleton, head of counterintelligence at the CIA. Any connection between the UFO cover-up and the assassination of JFK will seem far-fetched. But I believe it is worthy of serious investigation, because of another leaked document, one that I have personally inspected and which is known as the ‘burned memo’. It is part of a cache of papers documenting the existence of an ultra-secret US government department known as Majestic 12. This group was set up in 1947 by President Harry Truman, after a crashed craft constructed by a non human intelligence (NHI) was recovered at Roswell, New Mexico. Majestic 12, or MJ12, was ordered to take control of the retrieval, storage and research of any NHI craft. This was a secret classified higher than even the atom bomb and, if necessary, people were to be killed to preserve it. The nine-page ‘burned memo’ is so-named because it was rescued from a fire when MJ12 papers were being destroyed. It is undated but appears to have been written in 1961 by the director of the CIA, Allen Dulles, who refers to himself as MJ1. In it, he invites the views of other Majestic 12 members, including Angleton (MJ2), on the need to assassinate President Kennedy to protect the agency’s alien secrets. The memo says: ‘As you must know LANCER [Kennedy’s secret service codename] has made some inquiries regarding our activities which we cannot allow. ‘Please submit your views no later than October. Your action to this matter is critical to the continuance of the group.’ The memo went on cryptically to say: ‘When conditions become non-conducive for growth in our environment and Washington cannot be influenced any further, the weather is lacking any precipitation... it should be wet.’ This appears to be intelligence jargon suggesting that assassination should be considered. But the Majestic 12 Material is also fraudulent. In terms of the so-called burned memo, this was looked at by NBC: The top secret memo hasn't turned up anywhere else besides Lester's book, however, and some archivists question its authenticity. A research technician at the JFK Library in Boston, who asked not to be named, was unable to find a carbon copy of it in its presidential archive, which holds copies of all of JFK's letters. "We did some research into the presidential papers to try to find any evidence of the Nov. 12, 1963, letter to the director of the CIA, John McCone," the technician told Life's Little Mysteries. Despite the fact that JFK kept carbon copies of all his letters, even the classified ones, "in searching through the president's office files — CIA, NASA and National Security files — we could find no evidence of this memo or anything like it." Furthermore, it doesn't look like other top secret memos Kennedy wrote during his presidency. "Something is a little odd about it," the technician said. "It is sanitized in very odd places: the director's name, the top heading of the document (which usually distinguishes which agency is generating it) and then the tiny "top secret" print at the top of letter. Top secret items are usually stamped in large dark ink on the letter." The article then brings in E, Howard Hunt and Frank Sturgis. Just when I think that JFK assassination conspiracy theories can't get any crazier, something like this pops up. What next? That Oswald was on acid?

Jefferson Morley announced this week that he is taking a leave of absence from his Substack, JFK Facts. Here is his text: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announced today that I have been appointed as an adviser to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. I’m honored to be assisting the Committee in writing a report on the status of JFK assassination files since the implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order 14176. To give the report the attention it deserves, and to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, I am going to take a leave of absence from JFK Facts. As I relinquish editorial responsibility, Managing Editor Steve Byrne will take over the editorship for the next six months. Steve, a veteran of the Detroit Free Press, is an experienced editor who sustains the site’s commitment to journalism, fact checking, and news on a daily basis. With 22,000 subscribers, JFK Facts has established itself as a news outlet and will continue to publish authoritative journalism about new developments in the JFK story. My plan is to return as editor in December. As an adviser to the Committee, I will be available to comment on background for all news platforms and podcasts interested in the status of the JFK assassination files. Rest assured, I will not favor JFK Facts over any other news outlet. I will not leak. I will not meme. I will not “gatekeep.” Never have. Never will. I will help the Committee write a comprehensive report on the state of the historical record of JFK’s assassination in time for the 63rd anniversary of the event next November. Morley includes this announcement from the Task Force: Here is the tweet from Anna Paulina Luna announcing his new position as an advisor to her task force: It is still not clear what Morley will be doing. He says that he will be "assisting the Committee in writing a report on the status of JFK assassination files." But, the announcement from Luna says that he will assist in "publishing a comprehensive report on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in the near future." It is strange that a witness before the Task Force may now be involved in writing its report. The two hearings that Anna Paulina Luna convened were a joke. She could have talked to real experts on the JFK files like Robert Reynolds or Rex Bradford, but instead she had conspiracy theorists like James DiEugenio, Oliver Stone, and Douglas Horne testify. Morley's nothingburger of a story about George Joannides and his supposed Oswald operation may now get the imprimatur of an official US government report. But that won't change the fact that he has come up with very little. Hopefully there will be some people on the staff of the task force that will see to it that James Angleton and Allen Dulles aren't portrayed as villains. This will close Anna Paulina Luna's chapter on the JFK assassination. Now she can focus on UFOs. Previous Relevant Blog Posts about Congresswoman Luna Soviet File Given to Luna Proves a KGB Operation Something really interesting from Luna's work but no one wants to talk about it. Historian Alexis Coe on Luna's JFK Hearings A first-hand account of Luna's hearings. Luna Talks to Rogan about Interdimensional Beings and the Ark of the Covenant Some highlights of Luna's visit with Joe Rogan. Luna Comes up with a Bombshell! Luna says the Russians will be giving us their JFK files in the fall. The MAGA Crowd Gets The JFK Assassination Conspiracy They Need Luna, Bannon, and Tucker believe some crazy things about the assassination. Luna's Ridiculous Hearing Luna's second hearing -- I don't know what was worse - the silly testimony of the witnesses or the brainless questions of the committee members. Jefferson Morley's Congressional NothingBurger An analysis of Congresswoman Luna's Congressional Hearings Is Congresswoman Luna a Luna-tic? Congresswoman Luna doesn't really know much about the JFK assassination. Is Congresswoman Luna a Luna-tic? Part Two Have a look at the book on Luna's desk Anna Luna's JFK Conspiracy Circus A link to an excellent article by Michael Isikoff. Congresswoman Luna Finds a New Witness Here is the conspiracy witness who knows the truth. Previous Relevant Blog Posts on Jefferson Morley Fred Litwin: The pro-CIA Troll I get under Morley's skin. Jefferson Morley's Latest Nothingburger: Evelyn Lincoln JFK's secretary thought the JFK assassination was a conspiracy. Who cares? Jefferson Morley Gets it Wrong, Once Again! Morley misinterprets a Soviet document. The Incurious Dr. Pearcy A supposed CIA whistleblower wasn't very curious. The Reuben Efron Story, Once Again! How many times must Morley repeat this story? Jefferson Morley's William Harvey Nothingburger, Continued It wasn't hard to find evidence that Charles Niles worked for the FAA. Jefferson Morley's Latest William Harvey Nothingburger The truth about FAA credentials. Jefferson Morley Platforms Max Good A rebuttal to Good regarding Ruth Paine. Morley's Substack Goes After Ruth Paine Morley presents several conspiratorial allegations about Ruth Paine. I Am Now a Pro Bono Lawyer for the CIA! I don't even have law degree! Yet Another Morley Nothingburger A new CIA file on Herminio Diaz does not sustain allegations that he was a grassy knoll gunman. Richard Russell and the Warren Report Richard Russell always believed that Oswald was the lone gunman. Was Hoover's Warren Commission Testimony Altered? An article by Chad Nagle, on Morley's Substack, gets it wrong on Hoover's testimony. My Quillette Article on Morley's Nothingburger My latest article for Quillette.com CBS Practices Stenography The recent segment on CBS about Morley and JFK documents was not journalism. Lee Harvey Oswald was not under Surveillance Morley's list of six CIA operations does not prove that Oswald was under surveillance. The CIA's Pro Bono Lawyers Morley claims the SpyTalk authors are working as pro bono lawyers for the CIA. Did the CIA Know Oswald's State of Mind? The CIA was just quoting from a State Department memo. SpyTalk on the Joannides' File, Part Two SpyTalk replies to Jefferson Morley. The Illusion of a Smoking Gun Gerald Posner on the Joannides file. Fact Checking Morley's Fact Check Morley's Fact Check on SpyTalk needs a fact check. SpyTalk on Morley's Nothingburger Gus Russo and Michael Isikoff on the Joannides personnel file. Jefferson Morley's Unbearable Lightness of Being Now that the entire personnel file of George Joannides has been released, Jefferson Morley has now published his unified theory of nothingness. More Morley Nothingburgers on the way Morley is requesting more documents -- they will reveal nothing about the assassination. Morley's Non-Story Hits the Press Morley got the headlines he wanted to a complete non-story. George Joannides and the HSCA Joannides did not come out of retirement to work with the HSCA. There Was No "Oswald Operation" There is no mention of an "Oswald Operation" in the Joannides' personnel file. The Parkland Doctors, Part Six Morley believes that Dr. Robert McClelland's recollections provides proof of a shot from the front. Here is the truth about McClelland. On the Loss of Occam’s Razor in the JFK Case A reply by Nicholas Nalli to Jefferson Morley. A Case Study in Redaction: The CIA's LIFEAT File Morley suspected a redacted file would reveal major secrets. It didn't. The Schlesinger Memo Unredacted! Several months ago, I posted an article, in association with several researchers, that showed what was contained in the redacted section of Schlesinger's memo. Jefferson Morley's Clairvoyance Morley somehow knows what is in the supposed 2,400 recently-discovered FBI files. Was Israel Behind the JFK Assassination? Morley discusses Israel with Tucker Carlson. Morley's Bad History Lesson Morley believes that the United States can never be great unless it solves the JFK assassination. Morley's List of 13 Documents Will Tell Us Little An analysis of the 13 documents Morley wants to see. The Schlesinger Memo, Again! Morley claims I am a CIA apologist and then misquotes me. For The Sake of Our Sanity - Release the Joannides File It would be worthwhile for the CIA to release the Joannides file just to stop the incessant posts from Jefferson Morley. Did Oswald Stay at a Luxury Hotel in Helsinki? Actually, Oswald stayed at two budget-priced hotels in Helsinki. Morley Keeps Asking the Same Questions He keeps asking the same questions, and we keep posting the same answers. The JFK Assassination and Truth Conspiracy authors are playing fast and loose with the facts. Was Herminio Diaz a Grassy Knoll Assassin? There is no evidence that Diaz was involved in the JFK assassination. Morley Misleads on Arthur Schlesinger's Memo on the CIA There are clues as to what is in a redacted section of Schlesinger's memo. Jefferson Morley's Podcast on New Orleans Lays an Egg Chad Nagle and Dan Storper's article on New Orleans gets everything wrong. Chad Nagle and Dan Storper Lay an Egg Believing Michael Kurtz is problematic. Is Jefferson Morley Seeing Double? Morley wrote that there are two redacted memos on CIA reorganization, but there is only one. He wrote about Goodwin's copy as if it was a different memo, rather than a copy of the Schlesinger memo. Jefferson Morley is wrong about "Who Shot John?" The phrase 'who shot John' does not refer to the JFK assassination. Jefferson Morley is Wrong on William Harvey, Again! Only one word is redacted in Harvey's deposition. Jefferson Morley is Wrong about Operation Northwoods, Again! There are no redactions in the Operation Northwoods document. Did Dorothy Kilgallen Have any Special Knowledge about the JFK Assassination? Kilgallen had nothing to tell. Morley's Interview of Marina Oswald Porter Fizzles! An underwhelming interview of Marina Oswald. Jefferson Morley: Able to Leap Intellectual Chasms in a Single Bound Morley often repeats stories and changes their meanings. There was NO Assassination Plot in Chicago Chad Nagle claims there was an assassination plot against JFK in Chicago in November 1963. One problem: There is no evidence of such a plot. Fred Litwin, CIA Apologist? A response to Morley's Substack post alleging that I am a CIA apologist. A Reply to Jefferson Morley on Bill Harvey A rebuttal to Morley's response to my post Was Bill Harvey in Dallas in November of 1963? Was Bill Harvey in Dallas in November of 1963? There is no credible evidence Harvey was in Dallas in November of 1963. Does it Matter Where Allen Dulles was on November 22, 1963? Morley repeats the claim that Dulles was at a CIA training center during the weekend of the JFK assassination. He wasn't. Jefferson Morley's Claims about Reuben Efron Morley's claims about Efron are all wrong. A Reply to Jefferson Morley regarding Operation Northwoods Morley responded to my article "The Truth about Operation Northwoods." Here is my reply. W. Tracy Parnell on Jefferson Morley W. Tracy Parnell is one of the best JFK assassination researchers out there. Here is his look at Jefferson Morley with several important articles. The Truth about Operation Northwoods Operation Northwoods can only be understood as part of the Kennedys' war against Cuba and Operation Mongoose. Jefferson Morley Responds to my Post on MK-Ultra and Jack Ruby And a response from me. Did Dr. Louis Jolyon West Ask to Examine Jack Ruby in November 1963? There is no evidence that Dr. West petitioned the court to examine Jack Ruby before his trial. Did the CIA use a MK-Ultra Psychiatrist to Interfere with Jack Ruby's Case? There is absolutely no evidence that Dr. Louis Jolyon West interfered with Jack Ruby's case. "JFK: Destiny Betrayed" Misleads Viewers on Oswald's "Hands Off Cuba!" Handbills, Part Four Jefferson Morley used a fake Oswald handbill in his press conference for the Mary Ferrell Foundation. Redactions, Redactions, Redactions... An examination of redactions in the JFK collection of documents. Jefferson Morley Doesn't Understand Jim Garrison's Homophobic Prosecution of Clay Shaw Morley doesn't understand Alecia Long's arguments about homophobia and Jim Garrison. Jefferson Morley asks why "what the CIA knew about Herminio Diaz is still off limits." Morley misses that a lot of redactions are actually available. Belief in a JFK Conspiracy Drops! Jefferson Morley's press conference presents evidence that belief in a conspiracy has dropped. Previous Relevant Blogs Posts on Jefferson Morley's Congressional Testimony Jefferson Morley's Congressional NothingBurger An analysis of Congresswoman Luna's Congressional Hearings In Search of the Oswald Operation, Part One An FBI memo that quoted James Angleton is used by Morley to reach an unwarranted conclusion. In Search of the Oswald Operation, Part Two Morley misreads Angleton's testimony before the HSCA. In Search of an Oswald Operation, Part Three Morley believes a document proves the CIA did not believe that a lone gunman killed JFK. Update on the Heath Memo Additional documents relevant to Part Three. In Search of an Oswald Operation, Part Four Morley claims that there is some connection between the suicides of Gary Underhill, Charles Thomas, George de Mohrenschildt, and the overdose death of Dorothy Kilgallen. In Search of an Oswald Operation, Part Five Morley believes that Agustin Guitart was spying on pro-Castro forces in New Orleans.

We saw last week a repeat of a play that we've grown accustomed to. NARA publishes JFK assassination records, and the JFK conspiracy crowd goes crazy. This time Fox News joined in the craze - Tucker Carlson's irresponsible reporting that an unnamed source told him that the CIA was behind the assassination, takes the cake. Conspiracy theorists are convinced that important files are being withheld in full. Jefferson Morley wants the CIA to release the George Joannides personnel file; James DiEugenio wants NARA to release an HSCA study on whether Oswald was a CIA agent, and Larry Schnapf was disappointed that the Walter Sheridan files, held by NBC, were not released. While I certainly wish the CIA would release the Joannides personnel file, I have previously noted that it was examined by the ARRB who found the contents to be not relevant to the JFK assassination. Mr. DiEugenio is just plain wrong about the HSCA study - it was online at the Mary Ferrell website. And while I would love to see the Sheridan papers, they will just shed light on the Garrison investigation, and not the Kennedy assassination. The truth is that most documents had already been released, only this time with fewer redactions. Very few documents are withheld in full, and they are mostly IRS documents which will most probably never be released. There are two essential blogs on the JFK assassination documents and they belong to Tracy Parnell and Robert Reynolds. Parnell debunks Morley's allegations here. Here is a link to Reynolds' excellent blog. Please read his note on zombie redactions: To understand my mystic art of prognostication, you have to know what a zombie redaction is. Imagine that you have one document where there is a name you want to withhold from public scrutiny: let’s say it’s “Jane Valachi”. And say you have about 14 copies of this same document that were originally in 14 different files. So you chop lots of little holes in the docs then put them in an archive for people to look at. As time goes by, however, you come under pressure to fill some of those holes. Okay, you say, I’ll let a couple of the less important ones go. But you have a gazillion docs, each one with oodles of holes. What are the odds that you will be inconsistent in putting back some of the stuff that was in those holes? Pretty good, it turns out, and along with the stuff you don’t care about, you release Jane Valachi’s name. Whoops! Now you have lots of holey docs here and an unholey doc there, which has sucked all the meaning and purpose out of the holey docs. The holey docs become meaningless shells, stalking you through the shelves and bins of your card catalogs. They are zombie redactions. Okay, okay, you don’t like this mumbo jumbo. Fine. A zombie redaction is a redaction in copy X of a document which has already been released in copy Y of the same document, tucked away in some other file or folder or microfilm reel. There, are you happy? Here is a good example - this document, the testimony of Robert T. Shaw, was released this week. Note the large redaction on page 1-7: In this earlier release (from 1993) of the same document, page 1-7 is not redacted: Here is a specific Jefferson Morley complaint about a file in which the CIA has not released the redactions: Here is one of the redactions: Researcher Paul Hoch found an older file that does not contain that redaction: The redaction is about the debriefing of Robert Edward Webster, another defector to the Soviet Union. This redaction reminded Paul Hoch of a story involving Mark Lane. Most of the following is taken from my book, I was a Teenage JFK Conspiracy Freak. (Pages 195 - 198) The document below is a cablegram from the Naval Attaché in the American Embassy in Moscow to the Department of the Navy: Paul attended one of Mark Lane's standard presentations in August 1966, which included a discussion of this document. The redaction seemingly describes Oswald as a "former Marine and [redaction starts]" and Lane would say, "And what? Star of stage, screen and radio?" Paul noted that "this was one of his reliable laugh lines. The implication was that the redaction was hiding an Oswald intelligence connection." Paul eventually found a document with a shorter redaction: This made it clear that the redaction was about another person, and not an indication of Oswald's intelligence connection. He gave Lane a copy of the document and told him that there is an explanation for one point. A few days later, Lane was on the radio repeating his allegations about CD 917. In an email to me, Paul gave Lane the benefit of the doubt saying he might have been "too busy to absorb the new information." However, in Lane's 1968 book, A Citizen's Dissent, he repeats the story: (Page 128) Lane makes a good point that the Commission should have known what the redacted words were. But by the time A Citizen's Dissent was published, Lane knew that the redaction was not about Oswald, and he neglected to mention it in his book. And, in fact, another copy of Warren Commission Document 1114 contains the complete wording of the redaction: The redaction was about Robert Edward Webster, a former navy man who had defected to the Soviet Union. This Warren Commission document also proves that they had actually seen the full text. Either Jenner had not noticed it, or did not remember. I am not sure when Mark Lane stopped using CE 917 as part of his shtick. All this goes to show that as bothersome as these redactions are, they probably do not hide evidence of conspiracy. I look forward to the day when there are no more redactions. The truth of what happened on November 22 1963 lies in the millions of pages already released in full. The few remaining redactions will actually tell us little about what happened.

It was a real pleasure to talk with Todd Kwait - a true Renaissance man. He has had several careers -- as a lawyer, businessman, record producer, and film maker. His film, Truth is the Only Client, is terrific -- both in content and in production values. I've watched it several times and I look forward to watching it again soon. I strongly urge everybody to either buy a copy of Truth is the Only Client, or to stream it. Here is their official webpage. Here is the AI summary of our discussion: Quick recap This interview focused on Todd Kwait's documentary, Truth is the Only Client, which explores the Kennedy assassination and features interviews with surviving Warren Commission staff members. Todd, a lawyer and documentary filmmaker, discussed how he became involved in the project through his connection to Judge Bert Griffin, who had served on the Warren Commission. They examined various conspiracy theories, including the role of anti-Semitism in Jack Ruby's actions and the treatment of witness Ruth Paine by conspiracy theorists. The conversation covered the challenges of making a fair documentary on this sensitive topic, with Todd emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and the decline of rational discourse in modern conspiracy theories. They also discussed other key figures in the assassination narrative, including Mark Lane and Oliver Stone, and the impact of their work on public perception. Summary . Kennedy Assassination Documentary Discussion Todd explained how his interest in the Kennedy assassination began in childhood and was rekindled when he was approached to create a documentary about the Warren Commission. He interviewed surviving members of the commission and ultimately produced the documentary Truth is the Only Client in 2019. Todd noted that while the commission members defended their work, he felt the evidence was insufficient and decided to investigate further, leading to his current work on the subject with Bert Griffin. JFK Documentary Discussion Meeting Fred and Todd discussed Todd's documentary about the JFK assassination, which covers the HSCA and Warren Commission findings. Todd explained that the documentary took five years to complete and includes interviews with key figures like Bernard Weissman, G. Robert Blakey, and Ruth Paine, many of whom have since passed away. They discussed Blakey's conclusion that there was a conspiracy involving Oswald as the shooter from the Texas School Book Depository, but also another shooter from the Grassy Knoll area, though this was not the official HSCA conclusion. The conversation concluded with a discussion about how conspiracy theories struggle to explain Lee Harvey Oswald's background and involvement in the assassination. Ruth Paine CIA Allegations Discussion Todd and Fred discussed the treatment of Ruth Paine by conspiracy theorists, particularly regarding allegations that she worked for the CIA. They highlighted how these accusations have affected Paine's life, including an incident in Nicaragua where she was targeted and forced to return to the United States. The conversation also touched on a documentary about Paine that another filmmaker made, which they felt presented the allegations in a way that left viewers uncertain about her innocence. JFK Documentary Premiere Discussion Fred and Todd discussed Todd's documentary about the JFK assassination, which premiered in Dallas at the Texas Theater with many surviving staff members in attendance. They talked about the venue's significance and the Q&A session that followed. The conversation also touched on conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination, with Todd mentioning that he faced criticism from conspiracy theorists at the premiere and in subsequent reviews. They discussed the growing prevalence of conspiracy theories in modern society and shared insights about Jack Ruby's involvement and changing perspectives on the assassination. Jack Ruby and Anti-Semitic Context Todd and Fred discussed the anti-Semitic context in Dallas in November 1963, which affected Jack Ruby's decision to want to leave Dallas and go to Washington. They mentioned Ruby's concerns about a potential "second Holocaust" and his testimony to Chief Justice Earl Warren. The conversation also touched on the involvement of Jewish staff members in the Warren Commission and the personal background of Murray J. Laulicht, who worked on the Jack Ruby investigation. Kennedy Assassination Conspiracy Theories Discussion Todd and Fred discussed the conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy, particularly focusing on Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby. Fred shared a personal story about a friend who became antisemitic after being influenced by right-wing politics. They both agreed that the Warren Commission's investigation was thorough and conducted by honorable men, despite being dismissed by conspiracy theorists. Todd highlighted Earl Warren's significant contributions to civil rights and his personal commitment to the Kennedy assassination investigation. JFK Assassination Investigation Discussion Todd and Fred discussed the Warren Commission's findings on the JFK assassination, with Todd emphasizing that the young lawyers were not restricted in their investigation and had "Truth is the Only Client" as their guiding principle. They critically examined Mark Lane's work, with Todd describing him as an opportunist who shaped his theory to fit the facts rather than allowing the facts to determine the theory. The conversation also touched on Jim Garrison's investigation and how it was portrayed in Oliver Stone's film, with both agreeing that Garrison's theories were problematic and contributed to misinformation about the assassination. Vietnam War and Kennedy Film Todd and Fred discussed the historical context of the Vietnam War under President Kennedy and the role of the military-industrial complex, as well as the controversy surrounding Oliver Stone's film about the Kennedy assassination. They noted that while Stone acknowledged creating his own myth, he defended the factual accuracy of his film in response to critics. The conversation highlighted concerns about government transparency and the impact of misinformation on public trust regarding historical events. JFK Assassination Conspiracy Debate Discussion Todd and Fred discussed the ongoing debate around the JFK assassination, with both agreeing that conspiratorial thinking has persisted despite evidence pointing to Lee Harvey Oswald as the lone shooter. Todd shared his experience creating a documentary on the topic and donating hundreds of hours of unedited interviews to the Sixth Floor Museum. They both expressed frustration with conspiracy theorists' willingness to doubt the integrity of respected professionals involved in the investigation, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and evidence evaluation in addressing such historical events. Previous Episodes of On the Trail of Delusion: Episode 1 My first guest was Robert Reynolds who is an expert on the JFK assassination files. Episode 2 Robert A. Wagner discusses his new book, JFK Assassinated. Episode 3 Gerald Posner discusses the JFK assassination and conspiracy theories. Episode 4 Dr. Martin J. Kelly, Jr. discusses conspiracy theories and the medical evidence in the JFK assassination. Episode 5 Steve Roe discusses the life of General Edwin Walker and Oswald's attempt to kill him. Episode 6 Gus Russo discusses his participation in the PBS Frontline documentary on Lee Harvey Oswald. Episode 7 Dave Perry tells some great stories about debunking JFK conspiracy nonsense. Episode 8 Nick Nalli explains some of the science behind the assassination. Episode 9 Alecia Long discusses Jim Garrison and his non-existent case against Clay Shaw. Episode 10 Don Carpenter discusses the life of Clay Shaw. Episode 11 Bill Brown discusses the murder of Officer J. D. Tippit. Episode 12 Eric Dezenhall discusses the relationship between the mob and JFK. Episode 13 Nick Nalli discusses the acoustics evidence and the Zapruder Film. Episode 14 Scott Maudsley discusses Lee Harvey Oswald's antisocial personality disorder. Episode 15 Document expert Robert Reynolds discusses what to expect in the upcoming JFK assassination file releases. Episode 16 A panel discussion on the document releases with Fred Litwin, Gus Russo, Robert Reynolds, Larry Haapanen, Mark Allen, and Steve Roe. Episode 17 An interview with author Michel Gagné about conspiracy theories. Episode 18 An interview with Phil Tinline about his book, Ghosts of Iron Mountain. Episode 19 An interview with Janet Banister, grand-niece of Guy Banister. Episode 20 The Marina Oswald Tapes. Episode 21 Dr. Chad Zimmerman discusses JFK's autopsy X-rays and photographs. Episode 22 Tour guide Daniel Evans talks about his years of researching the JFK assassination. Episode 23 Adam Gorightly discusses Fred Crisman, Thomas Beckham, Raymond Broshears and Kerry Thornley. Episode 24 A fun interview with Larry Haapanen who discusses the Garrison investigation, and his involvement with Project Blue Book. Episode 25 Dale Myers discusses the Tippit shooting and shows us some nifty animation. Episode 26 Brian Roselle discusses the timing of the first shot. Episode 27 Dr. Martin J. Kelly, Jr. talks about the psychology of Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby. Episode 28 Gus Russo talks about what happened to Lee Harvey Oswald in Mexico City. Episode 29 John-Paul Pagano discusses conspiracy theories, conspiracism and antisemitism. Episode 30 Dr. Robert Vitt talks about conspiracy theories, the early JFK researchers, and how to evaluate evidence. Episode 31 Josh Sundloff discusses conspiracy theories and his TikTok channel. Episode 32 A panel discussion of the single-bullet theory with Dr. Martin Kelly, Dr. Nick Nalli, Fred James and Scott Maudsley. Episode 33 Ernest Kearney discusses conspiracy theories and how to evaluate evidence. Episode 34 Steve Barber discusses the acoustics evidence and his visits with Robert Groden. Episode 35 Assassination researcher John Corbett stops in to talk about the case. Episode 36 Fred Litwin teaches Professor Robert Vitt's class at Long Beach City College. Episode 37 Steve Roe goes over the chain of custody of CE399.