"Obama LIED To All Of Them" - John Kiriakou Drops BOMBSHELL On Barack''s Broken Promises

Key Concepts

• Political Patronage & Promises: The practice of high-level politicians offering cabinet positions (specifically Secretary of State) to secure endorsements.
• Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC): The legislative body responsible for overseeing U.S. foreign policy, where the narrator served as chief investigator.
• Political Optics vs. Substance: The performative nature of political gestures, such as the public disposal of military medals versus the private retention of the originals.
• Supply Chain Security: The vulnerability of critical government infrastructure (e.g., U.S. passports) being manufactured or sourced from foreign adversaries like China.
• Institutional Self-Censorship: The suppression of investigative findings to avoid political friction with the Executive Branch.

1. Political Promises and Deception

The narrator, John Kiriakou, recounts his experience working for John Kerry at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. A central theme is the pattern of "duplicity" within the Obama administration’s inner circle.

• The Bill Richardson Case: Richardson, a former Governor and Secretary of Energy, claimed that Barack Obama promised him the Secretary of State position in exchange for his endorsement and the delivery of the Hispanic vote. Richardson was instead offered Secretary of Commerce, a role he felt unqualified for, and eventually withdrew from the nomination process amid rumors of improper business dealings.
• The John Kerry Case: Kerry similarly claimed that Obama promised him the Secretary of State position during a private meeting at his home. The narrator notes that Obama allegedly made this same promise to "half a dozen people," leading to widespread disillusionment among political heavyweights.

2. Investigative Obstruction at the SFRC

Kiriakou describes his tenure as the chief investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as largely ineffective due to John Kerry’s political ambitions.

• Dash-e-Leyle Massacre: Kiriakou investigated the mass grave site in northern Afghanistan, providing evidence of war crimes. Kerry refused to pursue the investigation, citing a desire to "look forward" and avoid embarrassing the White House.
• Passport Security: Kiriakou discovered that the smart chips in new American passports were manufactured in China and the passports were assembled in Thailand. Despite his recommendation to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. for security reasons, Kerry blocked the release of the report to avoid political fallout.
• Outcome: Kiriakou resigned after two years, frustrated by the inability to conduct meaningful oversight.

3. The "Medal" Spectacle

A significant anecdote involves the narrator’s first meeting with John Kerry.

• The Shadow Box: Kerry displayed a shadow box containing his Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart.
• The Revelation: The narrator notes the irony, as Kerry famously threw his medals over the White House fence during a Vietnam War protest. A staffer revealed to Kiriakou that the medals in the shadow box were replicas; Kerry had purchased copies at a PX (Post Exchange) specifically to throw over the fence, while keeping the originals.

4. Notable Quotes and Perspectives

• On Political Integrity: Regarding Obama’s promises, Kiriakou states: "Barack Obama promised half a dozen people that they would be Secretary of State. That's the kind of person he is. He duped all of you guys."
• On Kerry’s Motivation: Kiriakou argues that Kerry’s refusal to investigate wrongdoing was driven by his singular focus on becoming Secretary of State: "He wouldn't let me investigate anything because he didn't want to piss off Obama."
• On the Medal Incident: Regarding the performative nature of the protest, the narrator reflects: "That was a whole, you know, spectacle to just get show."

5. Additional Context: Bill Richardson and Jeffrey Epstein

The discussion touches upon the late Bill Richardson’s association with Jeffrey Epstein. It is noted that, according to released documents, Richardson had scheduled meetings with Epstein as late as 2018 and visited Epstein’s island, a revelation the narrator describes as "heartbreaking."

Synthesis and Conclusion

The transcript serves as a critique of the performative and transactional nature of high-level American politics. Through the lens of his time as a Senate investigator, Kiriakou illustrates how personal ambition—specifically the desire for cabinet-level appointments—often supersedes the legislative duty of oversight. The narrative highlights a culture where political optics (such as the "fake" medal protest) and the protection of executive relationships take precedence over national security concerns (such as the foreign manufacturing of sensitive government documents) and the pursuit of justice regarding human rights abuses.