Assassinations and Wars in the Name of Financial Control
Challenging the Monetary Power
Part 1: Common Factors in American Presidential Assassinations
Throughout American history, several presidents who sought to reform or challenge the country's monetary system have met untimely and violent ends. A closer look at these assassinations reveals a pattern suggesting that their attempts to alter the economic status quo might have been a contributing factor.
Abraham Lincoln (Assassinated in 1865)
During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln signed the National Banking Act, which established a system of national banks and a uniform national currency. Lincoln was a vehement opponent of centralized banking, advocating for a system that would benefit the public rather than private banking interests. His assassination in 1865 by John Wilkes Booth marked the first in a series of presidential assassinations connected to financial reform.
James A. Garfield (Assassinated in 1881)
James A. Garfield, who became president in 1881, was a strong proponent of the gold standard, advocating for sound money principles. Garfield believed that a stable monetary system was crucial for the nation's economic health. However, his presidency was cut short before he could make significant changes to the monetary system. He was assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau later that year, ending his brief tenure.
William McKinley (Assassinated in 1901)
William McKinley, president from 1897 to 1901, was another staunch supporter of the gold standard. He believed that adhering to gold would provide economic stability and prevent the pitfalls of a central banking system. McKinley's assassination by Leon Czolgosz in 1901 removed another president who opposed centralized banking practices.
John F. Kennedy (Assassinated in 1963)
John F. Kennedy's administration took a notable step towards challenging the Federal Reserve's control over the monetary system. In 1963, Kennedy issued Executive Order 11110, which authorized the issuance of silver certificates, potentially diminishing the Federal Reserve's influence. This move was perceived by some as a direct challenge to the central banking system. Kennedy's assassination later that year in Dallas, Texas, is often scrutinized in light of his monetary policy changes.
Donald J. Trump (Assassination Attempt in 2024)
In 2024, Donald J. Trump survived an assassination attempt just before announcing his attendance at Bitcoin 2024, a conference where he planned to support Bitcoin and oppose central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Trump's recent actions, including meeting with major Bitcoin miners and reportedly planning to use Bitcoin as a reserve asset, align him with a resistance movement against central banking. This modern instance underscores the ongoing tension between financial reformers and entrenched monetary systems.
The common thread among these presidents is their challenge to the existing monetary system and central banking practices. Each president, in his way, sought to implement monetary policies that favored stability and public control over private banking interests. Their untimely deaths—or, in Trump's case, the attempt on his life—suggest a potential link between their financial reforms and their assassinations.
Part 2: Common Factors in US Wars Around the World
The United States has a history of intervening in other nations' affairs, often when those nations challenge the hegemony of the U.S. dollar or the broader fiat monetary system. It is important to acknowledge that many of these leaders were far from virtuous; they often espoused destructive Marxist or fascist ideologies and engaged in brutal practices. However, the justifications given to the public for these invasions or attacks were based on lies and propaganda, masking the true financial motivations behind the actions.
Saddam Hussein (Iraq)
Saddam Hussein, the president of Iraq, famously moved to sell oil in euros instead of U.S. dollars in 2000. This decision was seen as a direct threat to the dollar's dominance in global oil markets. In 2003, the United States invaded Iraq under the pretext of disarming weapons of mass destruction, which were never found. Hussein was captured, tried, and executed in 2006, and Iraq's oil sales reverted to the dollar standard.
Muammar Gaddafi (Libya)
Muammar Gaddafi, the leader of Libya, proposed a gold-backed African currency to replace the dollar for African nations. Gaddafi's vision for a unified African monetary system posed a significant threat to the dollar's supremacy. In 2011, NATO forces, led by the U.S., intervened in Libya's civil war. Gaddafi was ousted from power and brutally killed by rebel forces. Libya has since been in a state of chaos, with its monetary system reverting to dollar dependency.
Hugo Chávez (Venezuela)
Hugo Chávez, the president of Venezuela, sought to reduce his country's reliance on the U.S. dollar by trading oil in other currencies and strengthening ties with non-dollar economies. Chávez's policies and alliances were perceived as a threat to U.S. economic interests. In 2002, he survived a coup attempt that was allegedly backed by the CIA. Chávez remained in power until his death in 2013, but his country continues to face severe economic sanctions and destabilization efforts by the U.S.
Fidel Castro (Cuba)
Fidel Castro, the revolutionary leader of Cuba, challenged U.S. hegemony not only through his socialist policies but also by rejecting the dollar in favor of other currencies and bartering systems. The U.S. responded with the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961 and numerous assassination attempts on Castro's life, most orchestrated by the CIA. Despite surviving these attempts, Cuba has endured decades of economic sanctions and isolation.
Nicolae Ceaușescu (Romania)
Nicolae Ceaușescu, the Communist leader of Romania, pursued an independent foreign policy that included reducing reliance on Soviet and Western financial systems, including the U.S. dollar. Ceaușescu sought to repay Romania's foreign debt and strengthen national economic sovereignty. In 1989, amid rising unrest and possible foreign influence, Ceaușescu was overthrown in a revolution, hastily tried, and executed. The subsequent government re-aligned Romania more closely with Western economic practices.
The pattern of U.S. interventions in these nations reveals a common factor: leaders who challenge the dollar's dominance or seek alternative monetary systems faced severe repercussions. These actions, often justified under various pretexts, aim to maintain the U.S.-centric global financial order.
Conclusion
The history of both American presidential assassinations and international conflicts underscores a critical theme: the struggle for control over the monetary system. In the U.S., presidents who attempted to reform or challenge the monetary status quo faced assassination. Globally, leaders who sought to break free from the dollar's hegemony frequently encountered invasions, coups, or economic sanctions.
This recurring pattern highlights the lengths to which entrenched financial interests will go to preserve their power, raising profound questions about the intersection of monetary policy and geopolitical stability.
