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Former CIA Targeter: 18,000 Terrorists & Al-Qaeda Sleeper Cells Are Already Inside the US | Sarah Adams
Former CIA targeting officer Sarah Adams spent her career hunting terrorists and hostile regimes for the U.S. government—including serving at the CIA annex during the 2012 Benghazi attack. In this explosive episode of Keeping It Real, Jillian Michaels sits down with Adams to examine a grave national security threat: over 18,000 known Islamist extremists and active Al-Qaeda sleeper cells allegedly operating inside the United States.
KEY UNCOVERED THREATS & EXCLUSIVES:
Unprecedented Terrorist Alliances: How former rival groups—Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Taliban, and al-Shabab—are actively unifying, running joint training camps, and coordinating pipelines across Syria, Yemen, Somalia, and Afghanistan.
Homeland Security Crisis: How porous borders, FBI intelligence failures, and foreign funding created the exact conditions for coordinated sleeper cell attacks on American soil.
October 7th "Dress Rehearsal": Why the attack in Israel was a joint operation used as a practice run for the next attack on US soil.
Foreign Infiltration & Funding: The truth behind political influence from the Muslim Brotherhood, DSA-backed candidates, Qatar's funding of U.S. universities, and escalating conflict with Iran.
Taxpayer Taliban Payments: Why hundreds of millions in U.S. taxpayer dollars are allegedly reaching Taliban hands as extortion money every single week.
Benghazi Cold Case: Deep-dive revelations from Sarah's book, "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy."
ABOUT SARAH ADAMS
Sarah Adams is a former CIA targeting officer and co-author of "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy." She also hosts her own podcast, The Watch Floor, on YouTube.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
02:04 - CIA Targeter Sounds Alarm
04:56 - Al-Qaeda In America
06:43 - 18,000 Terrorists Inside US
07:29 - FBI Intelligence Failures
12:24 - Caliphate Terrorist Alliances
17:09 - Dangerous US Counterterrorism Policy Shifts
21:16 - Muslim Brotherhood Infiltration
25:00 - Political Terror Funding US Politicians
29:43 - Qatar University Funding
37:08 - Why US Is Soft On Terrorists
41:16 - US Funding Taliban
47:50 - Iran War What’s Next
56:14 - October 7th Was A Warmup
01:01:13 - Benghazi Investigation
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Former CIA Targeter: 18,000 Terrorists & Al-Qaeda Sleeper Cells Are Already Inside the US | Sarah Adams
Former CIA targeting officer Sarah Adams spent her career hunting terrorists and hostile regimes for the U.S. government—including serving at the CIA annex during the 2012 Benghazi attack. In this explosive episode of Keeping It Real, Jillian Michaels sits down with Adams to examine a grave national security threat: over 18,000 known Islamist extremists and active Al-Qaeda sleeper cells allegedly operating inside the United States.
KEY UNCOVERED THREATS & EXCLUSIVES:
Unprecedented Terrorist Alliances: How former rival groups—Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Taliban, and al-Shabab—are actively unifying, running joint training camps, and coordinating pipelines across Syria, Yemen, Somalia, and Afghanistan.
Homeland Security Crisis: How porous borders, FBI intelligence failures, and foreign funding created the exact conditions for coordinated sleeper cell attacks on American soil.
October 7th "Dress Rehearsal": Why the attack in Israel was a joint operation used as a practice run for the next attack on US soil.
Foreign Infiltration & Funding: The truth behind political influence from the Muslim Brotherhood, DSA-backed candidates, Qatar's funding of U.S. universities, and escalating conflict with Iran.
Taxpayer Taliban Payments: Why hundreds of millions in U.S. taxpayer dollars are allegedly reaching Taliban hands as extortion money every single week.
Benghazi Cold Case: Deep-dive revelations from Sarah's book, "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy."
ABOUT SARAH ADAMS
Sarah Adams is a former CIA targeting officer and co-author of "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy." She also hosts her own podcast, The Watch Floor, on YouTube.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
02:04 - CIA Targeter Sounds Alarm
04:56 - Al-Qaeda In America
06:43 - 18,000 Terrorists Inside US
07:29 - FBI Intelligence Failures
12:24 - Caliphate Terrorist Alliances
17:09 - Dangerous US Counterterrorism Policy Shifts
21:16 - Muslim Brotherhood Infiltration
25:00 - Political Terror Funding US Politicians
29:43 - Qatar University Funding
37:08 - Why US Is Soft On Terrorists
41:16 - US Funding Taliban
47:50 - Iran War What’s Next
56:14 - October 7th Was A Warmup
01:01:13 - Benghazi Investigation
Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with timeless, high-quality pieces from Quince—go to Quince.com/JILLIAN for free shipping and 365-day returns!
Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at sundaysfordogs.com/JILLIAN or use code JILLIAN at checkout.
Subscribe to the YouTube channel:
youtube.com/@JillianMichaels
Watch full episodes of Keeping it Real here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiii-iSEaAue6WFBwW7i6CQfaJZViGhZp
Watch clips of Keeping it Real here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiii-iSEaAuekunvlzuUDl3W5UY3tEydK&si=2RUFlp3Vo79h9XBW
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Facebook: facebook.com/jillianmichaels
Instagram: instagram.com/jillianmichaels
X: https://x.com/JillianMichaels/
Welcome to the "Keeping It Real" podcast – where authenticity meets impactful storytelling. Hosted by Jillian, this podcast dives into the stories, ideas, and truths that shape our world. Featuring top journalists, newsmakers, thought leaders, and everyday heroes, we explore breaking news, global events, and the personal journeys that inspire and challenge us. From controversial current events and transformative ideas to health, wellness, and self-discovery, no topic is off-limits. With honest dialogue and fresh perspectives, "Keeping It Real" is your go-to space for staying informed, inspired, and engaged.
