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Krystal and Saagar discuss the CIA linked Afghan who shot DC National Guards.

Guest Seth Harp: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730414/the-fort-bragg-cartel-by-seth-harp/

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This transcript is from an interview segment on “Breaking Points” discussing a shooting incident in Washington DC, where two National Guardsmen were shot, one fatally. The suspected gunman is identified as an Afghan national who was allegedly part of CIA-backed units (“zero units” or “death squads”) in Afghanistan before being granted asylum in the US.

The host interviews investigative journalist Seth Harp, who outlines the suspect’s background:

• Recruited by the CIA at age 15 into a “zero unit” (specifically the Kandahar Strike Force).
• This unit was reportedly led by a powerful Afghan drug lord and warlord, Ahmad Wali Karzai.
• These units conducted night raids/assassinations and were involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and the practice of “bacha bazi” (sexual exploitation of boys).
• The suspect was later brought to the US under a special immigrant visa program.

Key discussion points:

1. Imperial Blowback: The interview frames the incident as a potential consequence (“blowback”) of US foreign policy and covert operations in Afghanistan. The trauma and skills from these operations, combined with difficulty integrating into American society, are suggested as factors in the violence.
2. Vetting and Political Narrative: They critique statements from officials like Rep. Claudia Tenney, who suggested the suspect was not properly vetted and may have been “radicalized” in the US. The interviewer and Harp argue the radicalization likely stemmed from his experiences in the CIA-backed units, not Islamist ideology. They also note his asylum was granted under the Trump administration, countering attempts to make it a partisan issue.
3. Pattern of Violence: Harp references a prior incident where another Afghan veteran of similar units shot a police officer in Virginia, citing a viral video that showed the man’s distress and professional combat skills.
4. Systemic Issues: The discussion highlights the moral and practical consequences of using proxy forces (like the zero units) and then repatriating thousands of such individuals to the US, suggesting they represent a potentially unstable population.

The tone is critical of US covert operations, the military-industrial complex, and what the host calls the “deep state.” The segment concludes by promoting Harp’s investigative work and encouraging viewers to support independent media.