No Serious Country Would Allow Terrorist Sympathizers To Run Its Government
When America’s Adversaries Gain Influence in the U.S. Government
There was a time when taking directions from America’s adversaries would be considered treasonous. But in today’s world, doing so can grant you access to the highest levels of the U.S. government.
On Monday, the New York Post reported that a high-ranking Pentagon official with ties to the Iranian government has been actively working to undermine the leading opposition group in Iran, known as the Mojahedin-e Khalq. This revelation comes from a report presented to President Biden by Ivan Sascha Sheehan, a dean at the University of Baltimore.
According to the report, Ariane Tabatabai, the chief of staff for the assistant secretary of defense for special operations at the Defense Department, was involved in a covert campaign to delegitimize the Mojahedin-e Khalq. The goal of this campaign was to weaken an entity that could potentially hinder Western efforts to curtail Iran’s nuclear weapons program and its malign regional agenda.
But Tabatabai is not the only individual in the U.S. government aligning themselves with dangerous ideologies. In a separate report published on Monday, Axios revealed that over 100 State Department and USAID employees have signed a memo calling for a reassessment of U.S. policy towards Israel and demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. This memo was organized by Sylvia Yacoub, a junior diplomat who has previously accused Israel of committing genocide.
In the past, such affiliations with adversarial powers would have faced severe consequences. However, in today’s political climate, these actions are not only tolerated but also supported by those in power. The Defense Department, responsible for protecting the U.S. homeland, has even refused to revoke Tabatabai’s security clearance.
It is a sad reality that America has allowed hardcore Marxists to infiltrate its major institutions without opposition. From the federal bureaucracy to schools and the military, no aspect of American society has been left untouched.
Shawn Fleetwood is a staff writer for The Federalist and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. He previously served as a state content writer for Convention of States Action and his work has been featured in numerous outlets, including RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood
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The implications of this report are deeply concerning. It suggests that there are individuals within the U.S. government who are actively working against America’s interests, favoring the agenda of our adversaries instead. This raises serious questions about the integrity and loyalty of those in positions of power.
The Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK), also known as the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI), is an Iranian opposition group that has been fighting for regime change in Iran for decades. They have been a thorn in the side of the Iranian government, and it is clear why the regime would want to undermine them. But for a high-ranking Pentagon official to collaborate with a foreign government against an opposition group raises concerns about the infiltration of America’s government by our adversaries.
This is not an isolated incident. Over the past few years, there have been numerous reports of individuals with questionable ties to foreign governments holding positions of power in the U.S. government. From Chinese spies infiltrating tech companies to Russian agents influencing elections, it is clear that America’s adversaries are gaining influence and leveraging it to their advantage.
One of the most concerning aspects of this trend is the potential for blackmail and coercion. If individuals within the U.S. government have ties to foreign adversaries, they can be easily manipulated and controlled. This compromises our national security and puts our country at risk.
So how do we address this issue? First and foremost, we need stricter vetting processes for individuals entering positions of power within the government. Background checks should be thorough and extensive, looking not only at an individual’s criminal history but also their associations and ties to foreign entities.
We also need to invest in counterintelligence efforts to identify and root out individuals who may be working for foreign governments. This requires coordination and collaboration between intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and other relevant stakeholders.
Additionally, we must prioritize the protection of whistleblowers who come forward with information about individuals who are compromising our national security. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing corruption and holding those responsible accountable.
Lastly, we need strong leadership that is unwavering in their commitment to protecting America’s interests. The U.S. government must send a clear message that collaboration with our adversaries will not be tolerated and will result in severe consequences.
In conclusion, the revelation that a high-ranking Pentagon official with ties to the Iranian government has been actively working to undermine an Iranian opposition group raises serious concerns about the infiltration of America’s government by our adversaries. We must take immediate action to strengthen our vetting processes, invest in counterintelligence efforts, protect whistleblowers, and demonstrate strong leadership in order to safeguard our national security and maintain the integrity of our government. The stakes are too high to ignore this growing threat.
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