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November Shooting Fuels False Flag Allegations and Political Tensions

12/1/2025

Summary

Story summary

The November 26, 2025 shooting in Washington, D.C., sparked allegations of a potential false flag operation.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the shooter, has ties to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Kandahar Strike Force.
Critics say the timing—days after a federal court barred U.S. President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard—raises suspicions.
The incident has been politicized, with Trump using it to bolster anti-immigrant sentiment and fuel xenophobia against Afghan refugees.

History

Historical Context

The 1960 U-2 incident intensified Cold War tensions after a U.S. spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union, leading to accusations of deception against the CIA. This event mirrored earlier covert operations, such as the CIA's involvement in Iran in 1953, which aimed to undermine foreign governments through false flag tactics, fostering public distrust and political exploitation of crises.

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Story summary

The November 26, 2025 shooting in Washington, D.C., sparked allegations of a potential false flag operation.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the shooter, has ties to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Kandahar Strike Force.
Critics say the timing—days after a federal court barred U.S. President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard—raises suspicions.
The incident has been politicized, with Trump using it to bolster anti-immigrant sentiment and fuel xenophobia against Afghan refugees.

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