4. Covert Influence Over News and Entertainment
From planting favorable stories in the media to shaping movie scripts, some governments quietly influence public perception through propaganda and controlled narratives. Declassified records show intelligence agencies have worked directly with journalists, filmmakers, and influencers to promote certain agendas while burying inconvenient truths. This manipulation blurs the line between information and persuasion, making it difficult for citizens to know what’s fact and what’s crafted to guide public opinion.