Psychological operations expert Chase Hughes explains how the CIA recruits influencers, describing a step-by-step process.
According to him, it all begins with overwhelming pressure, where someone is confronted with their browsing history and even private, compromising recordings.
Then comes the twist: praise, protection, and a lucrative offer, sometimes as high as $20,000 a month.
Hughes argues that the key is to make the victim feel that it was their choice from the start.
Although they are discreetly pressured to censor guests, avoid certain topics, or shape their content, they convince themselves that it is justified and for the greater good.
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