White House 'Unaware' Its Envoy Met Convicted Spy – Again?
The White House claims it had no advance knowledge of US Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s private meeting with convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard, according to The New Arab. This 'unawareness' sounds suspiciously familiar. Let's recall 1987, when the Reagan administration likewise claimed to be 'unaware' of the full scope of Pollard's activities, even as Israeli officials confirmed he provided
thousands of classified documents. The US government’s historical amnesia regarding Israeli intelligence operations stretches back decades, repeatedly downplaying espionage and its implications. As OpenSecrets reveals, groups like AIPAC spent a record $4.1 million lobbying in 2023 alone, ensuring any 'unpleasantness' often gets swept under the rug. One might wonder if the White House's 'surprise'
is less about revelation and more about maintaining plausible deniability while powerful lobbyists continue to influence policy decisions.