Everyone at the CIA would shudder with horror at the idea that an official who very well might be a Muslim, or a dhimmi Christian with Islamic sensibilities about global conflicts, might have more loyalty to the umma than to the United States government. The very idea would be “Islamophobic,” although it is standard Islamic theology, as is the idea that Jews are the worst enemies of Muslims (cf. Qur’an 5:82).
Meanwhile, will Asif W. Rahman be charged with treason, which is defined as giving aid and comfort to the enemy, for helping Iran in this way? Come on, man! Beltway insiders will protect him.
More on this story. “CIA official with top security clearance charged for leaking highly classified docs about Israel’s plans to strike Iran,” by Emily Crane, New York Post, November 13, 2024:
A CIA official has been charged with leaking highly classified US documents about Israel’s potential plan to strike back against Iran over a missile attack.
Asif W. Rahman, who worked overseas for the agency and held a top secret security clearance, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia on Tuesday over the leaks, the New York Times reported.
His arrest comes after the top secret materials started circulating online last month detailing Israel’s apparent intention to retaliate after Iran launched a barrage of missiles back on Oct. 1.
The files, which were prepared by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency detailed, in part, satellite imagery tied to the potential Israeli strike, as well as the various kinds of missiles on hand.
The top secret files were only meant to be seen by those with proper clearance in the US and the “Five Eyes” – Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
CIA Director WIlliam Burns attends an event hosted by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the debut of “The West Wing,” a popular television series set in the White House, in Washington, DC, on September 20, 2024.
Rahman’s clearance with the CIA meant he had access to sensitive compartmentalized information, which is typical of employees who handle classified materials….
gravenimage says
Muslim official charged for leaking docs about Israel’s plans to strike Iran was CIA agent
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Chilling. How many more Muslims like him are there in our security agencies?
40 rounds says
I’m sure our Pentagon and state department are loaded with them, after all, we need to show the world how swell we are
Gourdhead says
Very good.
gravenimage says
True, 40 rounds and John.
somehistory says
The cia is also the corrupt agency who hired …and supposedly vetted….the creepy mozlum terrorist who intended to cause death and destruction on election day and was recently arrested along with his younger brother-in-law.
Who can trust the cia to hire operatives who will not stab everyone in the back, when one can’t trust the agency itself? Supposedly checking backgrounds, looking at history, associates, practices, etc. and then lying when they are caught not having done their jobs.
Perhaps Matt Gaetz will prosecute to the ‘fullest extent of the law.’
David M says
The CIA is controlled by the Deep State, it has no loyalty to the US.
End PC says
President Trump or his Intelligence agency heads should make it a rule not to allow any muslim employees access to highly classified info, esp related to muslim countries. Can see a lot of cleaning up needs to be done in these agencies. All should read
Islam and the U.S. Constitution – What Islam Teaches about Taking the Oath of Office
https://islamseries.org/islam-and-the-u-s-constitution-what-islam-teaches-about-taking-the-oath-of-office/
Gourdhead says
How about taking this a step further? No muzslimes in our government.
Mike says
Drain the swamp!
Magooey says
Drain the swamp so much that we swamp the drains.
Magooey says
“Rahman’s clearance with the CIA meant he had access to sensitive compartmentalized information, which is typical of employees who handle classified materials….”
As far as publicly acknowledged, there are three main levels of classified information. Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret. Inside the last category there is Top Secret / SCI for sensitive classified information. It appears this Umma loyalist had access to some of the highest levels of information.
By the way, whatever happened to the Iranian lady who was first suspected of being the leaker?
Waldorf says
@Mr. Spencer: ‘treason: aiding and comforting the enemy’. I agree with you that what this mohamedan did is completely wrong, but treason? Your definition, which – I take it – will undoubtedly be based on the American (Federal?) penal code (I’m used to the phrase ‘aiding and abetting the enemy’), speaks of ‘enemy’. This would imply a war, wouldn’t it? But which war? I mean it is not clear whether or not there is a war going on between the US and Iran at this moment. So it would seem to me that it is not clear whether or not Iran qualifies as ‘the enemy’ in the penal code sense of the word. To be sure, it is not necessary that the opposing parties agree with each other that there is a state of war. War can be caused by one of them by, for example, a surprise attack, or a declaration of war, but is this the case between Iran and the US? Hmmm. So I disagree with you. But this man surely must be punishable on the basis of the, or a, US ‘Official Secrets Act’. And he will be, I’m quite sure. But the real idiots are the ones who appointed him.
Bexarkat says
Treason is an act that does not necessarily mean acting on behalf of an “enemy.” Mr. Spencer is quite correct is his definition of Treason. Any person who operates against the interests of the United States on behalf of another nation, by releasing official state secrets, can be charged with Treason. There is no legal requirement that a state of war must exist. Jonathan Pollard, was convicted of espionage on behalf of Israel, and sentenced to life imprisonment, although there were some in government who felt he should have been charged with Treason. Pollard released information regarding Arab military movements to the Israelis that dealt with the safety and security of Israel, a staunch ally of the United States, unlike Rahman, who was spying on behalf of Iran, a country I am sure no one would agree there exists an amiable relationship with the United States.
Pray Hard says
You’ll catch on someday, maybe when you’re older.
gravenimage says
Yes, betraying an ally to an avowed enemy–even if you are not at war with them at the time–is indeed treason.
abu taleb says
How can we trust muslims when they consider Islamic law is higher than state law and they put their priority on Islam not on the country.
Just see how many muslims suddenly pledge their allegiance to ISIS even though they have no relationship with ISIS at all except for Islam. If ISIS is winning, definitely there would be a lot of muslims pledging their allegiance. Fortunately, ISIS is losing.
Yogi Bear says
You can’t.
Yogi Bear says
You can’t.
Troybeam says
Basic rule: never ever hire a Muslim and or foreign person to work in government offices. Islam demand that followers can work in foreign governments for one purpose only: to conquer the nation to become Islamic.
The issue is Muslims who are naturalized and or citizens, one never knows whose allegiance they belong to , the USA or to the theocracy that is Islam.
James Lincoln says
Pres. Trump should hire John Guandolo for a position in the FBI to restart counter-terrorism programs, identifying the significant jihadi networks (inside and outside the United States) and how to deal with them.
Pray Hard says
Great idea!
James Lincoln says
Thanks!
gravenimage says
+1
Pray Hard says
Apparently, our so-called government is never going to catch on to the clear and present danger of islam.
OLD GUY says
Lot’s of slippery people out their just waiting for the opportunity to infiltrate our Government.