Episode 629 • • 2:09:42 - 2:17:05
629: Passport Terrorists!
Security Sector Assistance, Global Contractor Funding
President Obama issued an executive order delegating authority for "Security Sector Assistance" to Secretary of State John Kerry under Presidential Directive 23. This classified directive allows billions of dollars to flow to commercial contractors for military and civilian security operations globally. Funding is being directed to countries including Burkina Faso, Chad, and Libya for counter-terrorism, logistics, and surveillance capabilities.