JFK vs. The CIA: The Secrets of Operation Mongoose
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Unsealed: The JFK Files and the Secrets They Reveal
Part 2: The CIA vs. JFK – Operation Mongoose & The Bay of Pigs
🔍 Introduction – The Secret War That Set the Stage for Assassination
By the time President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963, he had already made powerful enemies—not just in the Soviet Union or Cuba, but inside his own government.
JFK’s biggest betrayal may have been his fallout with the CIA after the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion and the failed Operation Mongoose—a secret CIA mission designed to overthrow and assassinate Fidel Castro.
Newly declassified JFK files reveal:
✔ The CIA’s rogue operations in Cuba—without Kennedy’s full approval
✔ How JFK lost trust in the CIA and threatened to dismantle it
✔ The CIA’s use of the Mafia for assassination plots
✔ Why some intelligence insiders viewed JFK as a national security threat
This article dives into how JFK’s war with the CIA set the stage for the conflicts, betrayals, and hidden agendas that may have led to his assassination.
🗂 The CIA’s Shadow War in Cuba – What the JFK Files Reveal
1️⃣ The Bay of Pigs – A Disaster That Shattered JFK’s Trust in the CIA
The Bay of Pigs invasion (April 17, 1961) was supposed to be a quick and decisive operation to overthrow Fidel Castro. Instead, it became one of the CIA’s biggest failures.
🔹 The CIA’s Plan: A covert invasion of Cuba using 1,400 Cuban exiles trained and armed by the CIA.
🔹 JFK’s Biggest Regret: Kennedy refused to authorize direct U.S. military intervention, leaving the invading forces stranded.
🔹 The Outcome: Castro’s army crushed the invasion within 72 hours, capturing over 1,000 Cuban exiles.
🔹 CIA’s Cover-Up: The newly declassified files confirm that the CIA lied to Kennedy about the mission’s feasibility—setting him up for failure.
📌 What This Means in Hindsight:
✔ The CIA manipulated Kennedy, expecting he would be forced to send in U.S. troops—but he didn’t take the bait.
✔ JFK felt betrayed by the CIA, leading him to fire CIA Director Allen Dulles.
✔ Dulles later became a key figure in the Warren Commission, raising questions about conflict of interest.
➡ Key Question: If JFK lost trust in the CIA, did the CIA see him as a threat?
2️⃣ Operation Mongoose – The Secret CIA War on Castro
After the Bay of Pigs failure, the CIA launched Operation Mongoose, an aggressive covert war to sabotage and assassinate Fidel Castro.
🔹 Assassination Plots with the Mafia: The newly declassified files confirm that the CIA recruited Mafia bosses like Sam Giancana, Johnny Roselli, and Carlos Marcello to help eliminate Castro.
🔹 Poison, Explosives, and Snipers: The CIA considered poisoning Castro’s cigars, planting explosives in seashells near his favorite beach, and hiring sharpshooters.
🔹 Terrorism in Cuba: The files confirm that U.S. operatives planned to bomb Cuban factories, spread disinformation, and create chaos to provoke an uprising.
🔹 JFK Was Losing Control: Many of these plots were approved without Kennedy’s direct knowledge, as the CIA operated outside of his command.
📌 What This Means in Hindsight:
✔ The CIA was willing to work with the Mafia—raising serious questions about their role in JFK’s assassination.
✔ JFK was frustrated that the CIA continued unauthorized operations in Cuba.
✔ Many CIA operatives believed Kennedy was weak on Cuba and a national security risk.
➡ Key Question: Did the CIA’s frustration with JFK escalate beyond Cuba?
3️⃣ The CIA, the Mafia, and the Kennedy Family – A Deadly Triangle
The Kennedys had a complicated history with the Mafia—and Operation Mongoose brought them dangerously close.
🔹 Joseph P. Kennedy’s Mafia Connections:
- JFK’s father, Joseph Kennedy, had longstanding business ties with organized crime figures like Frank Costello and Sam Giancana.
- The Mafia helped deliver votes for JFK in the 1960 election, particularly in Chicago and West Virginia.
🔹 Robert Kennedy’s War on Organized Crime:
- As Attorney General, RFK aggressively prosecuted the same Mafia figures who had helped JFK win.
- Giancana, Marcello, and Trafficante felt double-crossed—one FBI informant reported that Marcello wanted revenge.
🔹 The CIA and Mafia Worked Together on Assassination Plots:
- Declassified CIA memos confirm that the agency partnered with Mafia leaders to kill Castro.
- Did that relationship evolve into something more sinister?
📌 What This Means in Hindsight:
✔ JFK’s father made deals with the Mafia—but his administration turned against them.
✔ The CIA had an ongoing relationship with Mafia figures who hated the Kennedys.
✔ If the Mafia wanted revenge, could they have used their CIA contacts to make it happen?
➡ Key Question: Was JFK’s assassination the ultimate act of betrayal?
🔍 The Open Case – What’s Still Missing?
Even with these newly unsealed files, critical pieces are still hidden:
❌ CIA records on assassination discussions with the Mafia remain classified.
❌ Files detailing JFK’s orders to curb CIA power are still redacted.
❌ Certain FBI surveillance records on Mob bosses were destroyed.
❌ What was discussed between the CIA and Dulles after JFK’s death?
🚨 If JFK was assassinated by a lone gunman, why are so many government documents still missing?
🔚 Closing Thoughts – What’s Next in the Series?
JFK’s battle with the CIA was just one piece of the puzzle. Up next, we explore:
🔹 Part 3: The Mafia’s Role – From Helping the Kennedys to Betraying Them – How did organized crime go from supporting JFK to wanting him dead?
🔹 Part 4: The Warren Commission’s Flaws – A Cover-Up from the Start? – Why did Allen Dulles, the fired CIA chief, lead the investigation?
🔹 Part 5: The Military-Industrial Complex & Vietnam – Did JFK’s Foreign Policy Get Him Killed?
💡 Your Turn:
Do these newly unsealed JFK files prove a CIA betrayal? Or was it a mix of the Mob, intelligence agencies, and political enemies?
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JFK Assassination Series:
📌 JFK Files: The Secrets They Reveal – Newly unsealed documents challenge the official story. What’s still hidden?
📌 JFK, CIA, and Operation Mongoose – The Bay of Pigs disaster exposed JFK’s war with the CIA. Did it seal his fate?
📌 JFK and the Mafia: The Real Assassination Connections – The Mob helped JFK win, but RFK’s crackdown turned them against him.
📌 The Warren Commission’s Cover-Up – How the government controlled the narrative and buried key evidence.
📌 JFK, Vietnam, and the War Profiteers – JFK wanted to pull out of Vietnam—his death changed everything.
📌 Jack Ruby’s Mafia and CIA Connections – Why did Ruby kill Oswald? Who really ordered the hit?
📌 The HSCA’s Findings on JFK’s Assassination – Congress reopened the case—and found conspiracy. Why was it ignored?
📌 The Final Revelations from the JFK Files – What declassified documents confirm about JFK’s murder.
📌 The Power Shifts After JFK’s Assassination – Who had the most to gain from JFK’s death?
📌 What the Government Still Won’t Release – 60 years later, critical documents are still hidden. Why?
📌 The Hidden Legacy of Joseph Kennedy – How JFK’s father shaped his presidency—and his enemies.
📌 Giancana, the CIA, and JFK – The Mob boss who knew too much. Was he silenced?
📌 The Bay of Pigs Invasion’s Role in JFK’s Death – Did this failed invasion put JFK on a path to assassination?
📌 JFK, The Cold War, and His Fate – His handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis made him enemies.
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