Operation Mockingbird

Operation Mockingbird was a covert program initiated by the CIA during the Cold War, aimed at influencing and controlling media organizations and journalists to promote U.S. propaganda and counteract Soviet narratives. Through financial support, manipulation, and relationships with prominent media figures, the operation sought to shape public perception and opinion both domestically and internationally. Although the extent and specific details of the operation remain partially classified, it highlights the intersection of intelligence and media, raising concerns about ethics, transparency, and the role of journalism in a democratic society.