11. Operation Mockingbird
During the early years of the Cold War, the CIA allegedly initiated Operation Mockingbird, a covert program aimed at influencing domestic and foreign media to disseminate propaganda favorable to U.S. interests. The operation reportedly involved recruiting journalists and media outlets to act as assets, thereby shaping public opinion and gathering intelligence. Investigations into this program have raised significant concerns about press freedom and the ethical boundaries of intelligence operations. For an in-depth examination of Operation Mockingbird, refer to the Washington Post’s investigation.
