The CIA has a long history of lying to the American people. Recent revelations show this problem isn’t just old news—it’s still happening today. From secret experiments on citizens to covering up political scandals, the agency’s track record proves it can’t be trusted.
Back in the 1950s, the CIA ran Project MKUltra. They tested drugs like LSD on Americans without their consent. People were hypnotized, given electric shocks, and locked in isolation. These twisted experiments aimed to control minds, but all they did was ruin lives. The program stayed hidden for decades, showing how deep the dishonesty goes.
The torture program after 9/11 was built on lies. CIA bosses claimed brutal tactics like waterboarding stopped terror attacks. But investigators found they made up success stories. Detainees gave fake information just to stop the pain. The truth? Torture didn’t make America safer—it wasted time and betrayed our values.
The agency didn’t just lie to prisoners. They lied to the press too. When the FBI got credit for stopping threats, CIA operatives leaked fake stories to reporters. They even teamed up with authors to make their torture program look good. These lies weren’t mistakes—they were careful plans to trick the public.
Spying on Americans has been routine for the CIA. During the Vietnam War, they monitored anti-war protesters. More recently, they tracked phone calls and emails without warrants. The same agency meant to protect us became a threat to our freedoms. Their excuses about “national security” ring hollow after so many abuses.
The Hunter Biden laptop scandal exposed new lies. CIA contractors working undercover signed a letter calling the story “Russian disinformation.” Top officials knew about this plot before the 2020 election. While regular Americans saw the laptop evidence, “experts” smeared it to help a political campaign. The CIA turned into a weapon against democracy.
For years, CIA directors have joked about their dishonesty. One even bragged “we lied, we cheated, we stole” during a speech. This culture of deception starts at the top and trickles down. When leaders treat truth as optional, every agent gets the message: lying is part of the job.
Accountability remains missing. The same agency that tortured prisoners still hides reports about Gitmo. Whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing get punished, not praised. Congress keeps uncovering new scandals, but nothing changes. Until real consequences hit these Washington power players, the lies will keep coming. The CIA’s motto should worry every freedom-loving American: “Admit nothing, deny everything, make counter-accusations.”
