How did Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn go from being an elite soldier overseas to waging a “spiritual war†in America? An investigation with the Associated Press.
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In “Michael Flynn’s Holy War,†FRONTLINE and the Associated Press examine how the retired three-star general and first national security adviser to former President Donald Trump has emerged as a leader in a far-right movement that seeks to put its brand of Christianity at the center of American civic life and institutions and is attracting election deniers, conspiracists and extremists from around the country.
Drawing on interviews with 125 people, including Flynn’s family, friends, critics, current and former colleagues — and Flynn himself — the documentary illustrates how Flynn’s influence has grown since the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol — and how his pedigree and military career, combined with his connection to high-powered, well-financed political groups, have allowed him to travel the country and advance his movement since January 6.
In the run-up to the 2022 midterm elections, “Michael Flynn’s Holy War†is a revealing look at the rise of one of the Republican party’s most active and polarizing political allies, and what his growing influence might mean for future U.S. elections.
“Michael Flynn’s Holy War†is supported by Preserving Democracy, a public media reporting initiative from The WNET Group. The documentary is a FRONTLINE production with Midnight Films, LLC in partnership with The Associated Press. The director and writer is Richard Rowley. The producers are Paul Abowd and Jacqueline Soohen. The reporters are Michelle Smith, Paul Abowd and Richard Rowley. The correspondent is Michelle Smith. The international investigations editor for AP is Ron Nixon. The editor-in-chief and executive producer of FRONTLINE is Raney Aronson-Rath.
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CHAPTERS:
Prologue – 00:00
Michael Flynn’s Family Upbringing – 05:33
How Michael Flynn’s Worldview Developed During his Military Career – 11:21
Michael Flynn’s Role in the Lead-Up to January 6 – 22:07
A Far-Right Movement Attracting Election Deniers, Conspiracists and Extremists – 32:24
“Christian Nationalism” and Michael Flynn’s Movement – 36:19
Sarasota County, Florida: An Example of Michael Flynn’s Focus on “Local Action†– 42:24
Credits – 51:59
General Flynn is very Respected
And our corrupted Government ( Barack Hussein ðŸ Obama ) Set Flynn up
Of course, he recognizes a disingenuous plan because it's like his disingenuous plan.
88 mph. One more hair bud.
Flynn is 100% correct and a great man of Faith and a true patriot.
These hypocrites like Jamie Raskin should not even be in office.
Nerdy people hate it that they were born ugly inside and out.
This is a perfect example of military grade propaganda. It was very well done. Save it. Review it regularly. This is how marxists fight. The first casualty of war is the truth. It comes in the form of propaganda. It has always been the strategic and tactical models of the evil that has historically used to destroy other countries and is using to destroy the UNITED States of America. Use this as a teaching tool. Nothing more.
Marxists fully understand that it only takes one percent of a population/country/culture to destroy it. If they can’t change it fully the way they want through the legal or within the normal channels, their fallback is always destruction. They understand tribalism and know how powerful it is when you turn sheep into wolves.
Our country is not even close to civil war yet. It’s closer to something much worse. The thing worse than civil war is what we would have to go through first. That is anarchy. That is needed because the opposing sides are currently to integrated. You have to have clearly delineated sides, usually by borders but not always a physical fence, metaphorically speaking.
This enemy has used apathy as one of their best tactics by giving people five minute snippets of propaganda to make their subjects feel advised and intelligent, even patriotic.
It’s a win-win scenario for the marxists at this point in our country. I have studied communism for all of my life back to age of about 16.
I did an experiment back in the late 70s that showed me just how powerful propaganda is. I wasn’t sure what was going to happen at the time. Here’s what I did. I did not get into any political discussions, religious discussions, read, watch, hear, or consume any forms of information for six months.
Then I turned it on. I first listened to the so-called fair and balance information. Then I searched out a copy or video of the entire discussion of people that these propagandists were attacking.
I’ll never forget the shock that hit me when I started to consume information again.
I challenge anybody to do the same. If you don’t want to be as Spartan as I was, there is an easier way. Listen to an entire speech of any of these people you hate. That goes for either side. I know it’s hard. It was for me to listen to everything they said. Then, as objectively as you possibly can be and only then, go to your current acceptable sources of information and see how they report it. Watch how they say it. How do you go away from that information. And more telling, how do you feel?
Then, go to one of your favorite figures that you have been led to believe is a good person and listen to an entire speech. Then and only then, go listen to your source of information and see how they report it.
I know this Post won’t get out, but I’m hoping somebody will read it. This was how propagandists go about their mission. I have been watching these attacks since October of 1979. I have yet to find one single thing that director, Mike Flynn has said that is not true. I know this sounds arrogant, but actually, I believe he came to this after I had. That’s how long I have been watching him and this war.
Do not believe this propaganda hit piece or the emotionally primed responses that you may feel. Be a Martian and look at it objectively if you can. This is not a conspiracy theory. It is real. We are in a war and have been in one for decades. I believe it really started the most in 1948 or 49. Before that the Civil War. I even have a theory that I have put out that can link this all back to the Declaration of Independence. In that, we made one big mistake with that document. We did not follow it 100%. And because of that millions of people have died not just in the West, but across the world. However, we did follow 99% of it, and that is the reason America has been blessed up until weak men did not confront the evil that infiltrated our churches right before the 60s. Evil had to go after the Church first to accomplish most of their tasks since.
Bro was right
Sir you Or the epitome of PATRIOTISM? THANK YOU for your dedication and your will to stand up to these scum Democrat leaders. I do not and I will not ever think less of you because you are the leading edge!!! You are the spirit! Thet tip of the spear! The Fix for this country, I see you as a next president. You should run SIR.
Thank you General Flynn for your your patriotism to this country. I too served United States military for 35 years and I've seen the things that you've seen & it scares me, BUT Remember this Jesus Christ is in control. We are not. He's coming back soon. Prophecy says 2037 all humans better be ready. Amen Amen
He’s awesome
This is a pack of lies. PBS is defunded for this reason. The 2020 Election will be overturned.
37:06 i ain't submitting to your spakle creed
Beware of documentaries that say the truth and are one sided. They did this to brainwash you . Does freedom of the press include lying? Don't you recognize all the times msm has lied and now we are seeing the truth?
To be a former 3 star general and declare any group of Americans liberals or otherwise in a speech is just straight up baffling and negligent quite frankly. He should know better..
Please prove the anti-vaxers wrong?, now.. Please prove the it all wrong.. bring facts. Best of luck. Time discloses everything
I see flynn and obama like truman and macarthur.
This video is so slanted. What happened to honest journalism?
I hope you get sued! I hope they sue the pants off you for all BS bias bunch of crap you called journalism! He was trying to expose the truth! You were just playing enemies team! I thank God we have men like General Flynn, who fight for the truth! And I pray to God, that you are taking to court and you face the judicial system in a fair, honest forthright truth telling courtroom and exposed for the lies and biased crap you have spewed on the brainwashed folks have filled with a bunch of jabs to induce weak minds.
You guys are so biased. You have no sense of truth in you. I am glad PBS was defunded. Good riddance.
What a hit job video 🤣. Leave it to pbs
Wow. PBS FRONTLINE. This is not an unbiased documentary.
wtf you people I swear lol
You are right. This is a holly war, the battle is the lord's, gen Flynn is a warrior
I could see why democrats are upset, he’s seems good watch him in benny Johnson’s show
Why would front line try to hurt a good man ?
Flynn ⤠Proud boys. OmegA truly dangerous man.
So they nut in the Hollow says that equality of people is "communist, socialist" mindset. Is this Christo-fascist Christian Nationalist mindset of inequality is supposedly better?
Christian Nationalism and Christo-fascism are one.
Lock Flynn up!
Flynn believes lies called "Flynn facts".
Alex Jones is illegitimate.
Ironic that Flynn has no real intelligence at least any more.
Michelle Smith needs to dye her hair.
No longer respected and that's been for a while.
Mike Flynn lost any "intelligence".
Evangelicals each need a Joan D'Arc moment.
Flynn is a patriot in the truest sense.
PAID FOR BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
I didn’t realize how insane he is until listening to this.
There are good reasons for the separation of Church and State.
If you don't understand, ask Henry the 2nd and Thomas Beckett.
They figured it out for us almost 855 years ago.
But the Arch Bishop won't answer because he died by the sword,
and his brains were scooped out of his skull onto the Cathedral floor.🗡
Christian/Politician is a contradiction in terms and a non sequitur. ✔
People are openly loving the same gender, calling themselves this or that, and open barberisism in the street. Then make law to try an have people accept a open faced lie. People who accept this are bending over and spreading their butt cheeks. I have no open hate for type of person but asking me to lie or steal openly is a whole different story. Who else do we turn to when our allies have us on our backs but the Muslims. A enemy of my enemy is a friend for now.
who the heck is funding flynn??? where does he get his money from??? I was raised Irish catholic. he's got a good sales line, but he's definitely hijacked and warped it's meaning, as nothing he's done is following Jesus. He said to love thy neighbor. not love your white neighbor or love thy neighbor that's just like you. there were a ton of different religions around the middle east when Christianity started ad from what I have found out about early Christianity current doctrine followed by the American Christians to be a very shallow understanding of the words they have read to them every Sunday and Wednesday, never realizing they are being taught a warped prospective. these people are militaristic in nature and need a war to fight, they follow the old testament, when that was a very big part of Jesus Protest, they are being taught to remain followers, which is in the best interests of wealthy. people on the left are fighting for people to have more assurances for all like medical coverage, America's biggest problem is our politic is ran by people with money. in essence, the people happy with the status quo are the people making money. the parasite class is the for profit healthcare industry. they have been selling us that government should be run like a business, as the public as it ceo, not responsible to the ceo's. government is meant to answer to the public. a public that fears it's government is tyranny. a government that fears it's citizen is liberty
PBS and Frontline are State propaganda, always have been.
Kind of reveals himself when he talks about being trained and participating in mis-information campaigns.
Flynn should be brought back on active duty AND HANDED A COURT MARTIAL . Period
How do i donate to PBS Frontline.
Oh look another disgruntled white man