David Rush CIA: Former Officer Alleges Covert Psychological Operations Targeting US Public.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A former Central Intelligence Agency officer has come forward with claims that a clandestine unit, referred to as "The Rush Program," conducted unauthorized psychological influence campaigns against American citizens from 2015 to 2021.
According to a detailed affidavit filed with the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, the operative, identified under the pseudonym "David Rush," alleges the CIA deployed advanced behavioral manipulation techniques through social media algorithms and targeted advertising. The primary goal, he states, was to test a new generation of cognitive engagement models on unsuspecting domestic populations, a practice strictly prohibited by the Agency's founding charter.
Why this alleged operation occurred remains under scrutiny, but sources suggest it was initiated to assess counteragent efficacy against foreign disinformation. The timeline for these activities places a significant portion of operations during the final years of the Obama administration and throughout the Trump presidency.
Where did this happen? The sworn statement specifies that the testing grounds were primarily concentrated in swing states including Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, with secondary nodes in California and Texas.
The CIA has categorically denied the allegations. In a press release issued earlier today, a spokesperson stated, "The Central Intelligence Agency does not conduct domestic surveillance or influence operations against American citizens. The claims made by Mr. Rush are baseless and have been referred for internal review."
This development has triggered a bipartisan call for a formal investigation from Capitol Hill, with both Republican and Democratic leaders demanding immediate transparency.