Staff Reports
The tangled web of connections between the CIA and the Biden-Ukraine saga is quite a story, and not the fun, feel-good kind. Instead, it resembles a political thriller where the hero is absent, and the villains have many familiar faces. From Trump’s first impeachment to Hunter Biden’s questionable business ventures, one thing stands clear: the CIA seems to have taken a front-row seat in this circus.
Flashback to 2019, when Eric Ciaramella, a former analyst with the National Intelligence Council, anonymously accused Trump of engaging in a “quid pro quo” regarding military aid for Ukraine. The irony here is rich, considering Ciaramella himself was present during the time Joe Biden threatened to withhold aid unless the Ukrainian prosecutor, Viktor Shokin, was fired. Why? Because Shokin was investigating Burisma Holdings, the gas company that just so happened to be employing Hunter Biden at a staggering $80,000 per month.
This country is corrupt beyond belief. https://t.co/BKocYC8QoJ
— Jesse Sisson (@JesseSisson2) December 4, 2024
While Trump was busy getting grilled over accusations he didn’t even commit—because none of his conversations indicated any promises to Ukraine—Hunter Biden’s lucrative gig with a sketchy foreign firm flew under the radar. Ciaramella’s Mr. Nice Guy act didn’t hold up when he showed discontent about Biden’s maneuvering to withhold aid, all neatly documented in emails. But Ciaramella’s ties to the CIA, having previously worked under John Brennan, show that perhaps this game of political chess has been pre-arranged all along.
In a twist of fate, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) became the whistleblower’s best friend during Trump’s impeachment, having received funding from none other than the U.S. State Department and USAID—organizations known for their whispering ties to the CIA. It’s enough to make even the most seasoned conspiracy theorist raise an eyebrow. The OCCRP’s reports, particularly on Rudy Giuliani’s political activities, were instrumental in the entire fiasco. Meanwhile, USAID has been accused of acting as a CIA front for years, which raises important questions about the transparency of American involvement abroad.
Adding a cherry on top of this politically flavored sundae, IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley suggested that the CIA even intervened in the investigation surrounding Hunter Biden. They reportedly blocked the use of Kevin Morris, Hunter’s major benefactor, as a witness in the case. Nothing screams “the fix is in” quite like intelligence officials maneuvering behind the scenes to protect the son of a sitting president.
And while the agency has been caught red-handed trying to brush off the New York Post’s bombshell about Hunter’s laptop as “Russian disinformation,” it seems everyone involved knew they were feeding the public a line. Fifty-one former intelligence officials signed a letter dismissing the revelations, allegedly prodded by Antony Blinken—then a Biden adviser. These connections between ruling elites and their government operatives call into question not just the integrity of the justice system, but also the values of those sworn to uphold it.
As America looks back on the years preceding the conflict in Ukraine and the games played in Washington, the absurdity and hypocrisy cannot be overlooked. Billions were funneled into Ukraine while key players enriched themselves, and all the while, those in charge were supposedly protecting the American people. One thing is for certain: the CIA’s involvement raises more questions than answers, and this political drama is far from over.
