(SQAUK) — The Justice Department has charged Pakistani national Asif Merchant, 46, with plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump and other political figures, according to sources on the case. According to an indictment unsealed Tuesday, the suspect is accused of conspiring to commit the assassination on American soil. A closer examination of the circumstances raises troubling questions about the true origins of this plot and whether the CIA might be orchestrating a cover-up to shift suspicion toward Pakistan and possibly Iran.
The narrative presented by the Justice Department seems straightforward: a Pakistani operative planned to assassinate former President Donald Trump and others using a hitman in retaliation for the U.S. killing of Qassem Soleimani. However, this explanation conveniently fits with ongoing geopolitical tensions and existing hostilities, making Iran an easy target for blame. The simplicity of this narrative raises the question: is it too convenient?
On January 3, 2020, Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian Major General in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and commander of its Quds Force, was killed in a targeted U.S. drone strike near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. The strike was ordered by then-President Donald Trump, who cited Soleimani’s involvement in orchestrating attacks against U.S. personnel and interests in the region as justification for the operation. This event significantly escalated tensions between the United States and Iran.
Consider the historical context of CIA operations. The agency has a long-standing reputation for covert activities manipulating international perceptions and outcomes. From the Iran-Contra affair to the orchestrated coups in foreign nations, the CIA’s playbook is filled with examples of strategic deception. Could the alleged Trump assassination plot be another entry in this playbook, designed to shift focus away from domestic failings or undisclosed operations?
Pakistan’s involvement, another nation frequently positioned as a U.S. adversary, adds to the suspicion. The timing and manner of the indictment suggest a deliberate effort to inflame existing tensions and justify future actions against these countries. By presenting a narrative that implicates Iran and Pakistan, the CIA could be laying the groundwork for further military or economic actions while obscuring its role in the affair.
Additionally, the swift spread of this story through mainstream media suggests a coordinated information campaign. The consistent press coverage aligning with government statements indicates a concerted effort to control the narrative and suppress alternative interpretations. In the digital age, where information can be manipulated and weaponized, this kind of coordination raises concerns about the authenticity of the official account.
It’s essential to consider the broader implications of accepting the Justice Department’s narrative without questioning it. Blaming Iran and Pakistan without scrutinizing potential ulterior motives could have serious geopolitical consequences. Independent investigators and media outlets should delve deeper, challenge surface-level explanations, and uncover the truth behind this alarming plot.
The allegations against Iranian individuals make for a gripping tale, but we shouldn’t discount a CIA cover-up. Given the agency’s history of manipulation and the convenient fit of this scheme with political interests, it’s essential to investigate thoroughly and with a healthy dose of skepticism. The real architects of the Trump assassination plot might be closer than we think, hidden in the recesses of undercover operations and strategic deceit.
The FBI states that there is no connection between the reported shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and Merchant. However, sources indicate that Merchant was under the FBI’s surveillance.
