“Non-Official Cover” – Respected German Journalist Blows Whistle on How the CIA Controls the Media | Liberty Blitzkrieg
Like any good intelligence agency, the CIA learned from its mistakes
upon being exposed, and has since adjusted tactics. This is where the
concept of “non-official cover” comes into play. The term was recently
described by German journalist Udo Ulfkotte, in a blistering RT
interview. Mr. Ulfkotte was previously the editor for one of Germany’s
main dailies, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), so he is no small
fry.
“Non-official cover” occurs when a journalist is essentially
working for the CIA, but it’s not in an official capacity. This allows
both parties to reap the rewards of the partnership, while at the same
time giving both sides plausible deniability. The CIA will find young
journalists and mentor them. Suddenly doors will open up, rewards will
be given, and before you know it, you owe your entire career to them.
That’s essentially how it works. But don’t take it from me…
