? Posted on 10/08/2024 8:05:09 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
The Biden-Harris administration amended a Bush-era directive against the assassination of Americans as it pertains to law enforcement activities in intelligence collection and national security.
The Defense Department appears to have removed language asserting that “under no circumstances shall any” component or employee of the federal body “engage in, or conspire to engage in, assassination.”
This clear language appeared in the August 2007 version of the directive, which relates to the implementation of former President Ronald Reagan’s Executive Order 12333, originally signed in 1981.
On Sept. 27, 2024, the Defense Department established more vague language, stating that no department “civilian employee or member of the Armed Forces will engage in, or conspire to engage in assassination.”
The “under no circumstances” clause is notably missing, prompting many on social media to sound the alarm about the intent behind the change.
ASSASSIN@TION: Last month the Biden-Harris regime updated the 2007 DoD Directive 5240.01 removing the prohibition, “Under no circumstances shall any DoD Component or DoD employee engage in, or conspire to engage in, assassin@tion.” Under the regime’s new rules the government can target foreign nationals and Americans both here and abroad.
h/t @nataliegwinters
— @amuse (@amuse) October 5, 2024
The amendment was first noted by journalist Ken Klippenstein’s page, KlipNews, which shared the news on X.
Natalie Winters, a journalist and co-host of Steve Bannon’s War Room podcast, also highlighted the change on X.
“Odd thing to change. Especially stripping the ‘under no circumstances,’”
Winters commented.
Odd thing to change.
Especially stripping the “under no circumstances.” pic.twitter.com/ddp1TRJD5q
— Natalie Winters (@nataliegwinters) October 3, 2024
Conservative news page @amuse reshared the update on its X page, crediting Winters for reporting on the change.
“With just months left in office the Biden-Harris regime decided to update the 17 year old Bush-era directive against assassin@tion of Americans,” the page, which uses uses AI and satire to report on news, wrote.
“Why would the regime feel the need to legalize killing Americans who threaten the foundations of our democracy?” the page added.
ASSASSIN@TION: With just months left in office the Biden-Harris regime decided to update the 17 year old Bush-era directive against assassin@tion of Americans. Why would the regime feel the need to legalize killing Americans who threaten the foundations of our democracy?
In a chilling and unambiguous act, the Biden-Harris regime has recently updated the 2007 DoD Directive 5240.01, stripping away crucial protections that safeguarded American citizens from government-sanctioned assassin@tions. The original directive contained an explicit prohibition, stating, "Under no circumstances shall any DoD Component or DoD employee engage in, or conspire to engage in, assassin@tion." This unequivocal language has been removed, paving the way for a dangerous new precedent that authorizes the targeting of both American citizens and foreign nationals—both on domestic soil and abroad—under vague and ominous "special circumstances."
This egregious alteration marks a perilous departure from the established norms that have historically protected the civil liberties of U.S. citizens. The notion that the government can now potentially authorize the assassination of Americans under the guise of national security is nothing short of a constitutional crisis. It opens a Pandora's box where the executive branch could circumvent legal processes and judicial oversight, allowing for a chilling expansion of government power and an alarming erosion of individual rights.
The Biden-Harris regime’s willingness to authorize assassin@tion reflects a profound disregard for the sanctity of American lives and the rule of law. It exemplifies a troubling trend toward authoritarianism, where the state’s interests are prioritized over the rights of individuals. By enabling the targeting of U.S. citizens—often without the checks and balances that judicial oversight provides—the regime is setting a dangerous precedent that could lead to abuses of power reminiscent of the darkest chapters in our nation’s history.
Moreover, the implications extend beyond mere policy shifts; they signal a fundamental transformation in the relationship between the government and its citizens. The ability of the state to conduct targeted killings without due process undermines the very foundations of our democratic society, where the rule of law and the protection of individual rights have been paramount. It raises unsettling questions: Who decides what constitutes a "threat"? What criteria are used to determine when such extreme measures are warranted?
This new directive does not merely modify existing procedures; it fundamentally alters the landscape of governmental authority and individual rights in America. As we stand at this critical juncture, we must remain vigilant and resolute in our defense of civil liberties. The implications of the Biden-Harris regime’s actions demand serious reflection and urgent action from all who cherish the freedoms granted to us by our Constitution.
In conclusion, the recent updates to DoD Directive 5240.01 should serve as a clarion call for all Americans. The stripping away of prohibitions against assassin@tion represents not just a policy change, but a grave threat to the very essence of our democratic principles. We must rally together to demand accountability, transparency, and a reaffirmation of the rights that define our great nation. The time to act is now; let us not allow this regime to tread upon the rights of the American people without consequence.
h/t @nataliegwinters
Headline USA reached out to the DoD for comment outside of business hours but did not receive a response by the 1:45 a.m. ET deadline.
This story will be updated once, and if, the federal agency provides a response.
What an odd thing to do!
Just putting the final touches on the tyranny under which we now live...
There’s going to be unlimited big money to be made as a civilian contractor for eliminating dissent with prejudice...
Trump is still a target. Win of lose he will still be a target after the election.
i was going to say... cia can since the beginning of time, this is just a red herring.
What do you think they’re going to do?
They’ll declare us Freepers terrorists and kill us sans trial.
And with the media on their side it will never get reported.
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The democrats are calling this “The Kill Trump Amendment”.
“ Of course, the CIA is an independent agency, not part of the DOD.”
But the CIA doesn’t have F-35s with guided munitions.
Or does it?
Don’t countries allow military people from their country to do such jobs.
Paper work shows they were discharged incase caught and then return to service after job is done also known as Black Army?.
Wonder why RFK doesn’t want papers released about the JFK hit?.
I personally think the 1st,2nd and any other amendment that doesn’t fit their agenda will be banished along with many who support them as they will be airbrushed out of the pictures like the Soviets did with ones who fell out of favor.
Doing what is necessary to protect thier corrupt a##es
The DS does not do things per se. They create conditions. Like pouring water on a flight of steps.
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