The 9/11 Files: From Cover-up to Conspiracy | Ep 4

Overview

The episode argues that, contrary to the official 9/11 narrative, multiple aspects of the aftermath and the investigation indicate either:

• suppression of evidence, or
• deeper involvement and/or foreknowledge by U.S. and foreign actors.

It also frames the growth of conspiracy theories as something the show claims was enabled by deliberate actions, such as:

• limiting access to evidence,
• discouraging public investigation, and
• preventing transparent trials.

World Trade Center Building 7 (WTC 7)

A major focus is World Trade Center Building 7 (WTC 7), with emphasis on several claims it presents as suspicious.

Collapse timing and the Commission report

• The episode stresses that WTC 7 collapsed later on 9/11.
• It claims the 9/11 Commission report (cited as 577 pages) offered little or no explanation for why WTC 7 fell.

Contents and alleged sensitive occupants

The episode notes that WTC 7 housed sensitive agencies and records, including:

• NYC Office of Emergency Management
• U.S. Secret Service field office records (9th/10th floors)
• a secret CIA office on the 25th floor
• a Department of Defense presence

Key “suspicious” elements highlighted

The episode lists several issues it argues warrant skepticism:

• claims of symmetrical, “all at once” collapse footage versus a step-by-step (progressive) failure model
• the immediate removal and overseas shipping of debris (including steel columns), argued to have prevented thorough engineering review
• “mystery missing rubble,” supported by a cited New York Times report claiming steel was sent to mills without examination

Two competing explanations

The episode contrasts two explanations for WTC 7’s collapse.

1) Government/NIST-style accounts (as summarized by the episode)

The episode describes the FEMA and NIST explanations as follows:

• FEMA: Falling debris from the North Tower allegedly damaged WTC 7’s facade and ignited fires.
• NIST:
  • water-system damage allegedly crippled sprinklers,
  • fires allegedly led to steel thermal expansion,
  • expansion allegedly caused failure of a crucial connection (girder 2001A/column 79),
  • resulting in progressive collapse.

2) Skeptical/alternative findings cited by the episode

The episode cites an independent study by Professor Leroy Hulsey (University of Alaska Fairbanks; associated with Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth), claiming:

• office fires could not produce enough thermal expansion to trigger NIST’s described mechanism, and
• the video suggests a more global, simultaneous collapse, implying another trigger.

The episode presents Hulsey’s conclusion as:

Controlled demolition is the only plausible explanation matching the collapse pattern.

Explosives indicators and eyewitness claims

The episode argues that explosives indicators and eyewitness reports conflict with the official account.

Chemistry/material claims

• It references a 2009 paper (Open Chemical Physics Journal) describing red/gray chips with thermitic/highly energetic material, interpreted as traces of explosive compounds.
• It states that NIST rejected blast/detonation scenarios, arguing such explanations would require detectable demolition preparation (e.g., cutting columns, wiring, welding torches).
• The episode also claims NIST did not directly test residue for thermite, while noting that thermite would require substantial quantities and sustained contact. Still, it asserts that residue studies found relevant material.

Witnesses hearing explosions

• The episode includes claims that witnesses heard explosions inside WTC 7.
• It mentions a witness (Barry Jennings) who, according to the episode, died shortly before NIST released its report.

Spike Lee and documentary edits

• It claims director Spike Lee attempted to cover this line of inquiry, then faced criticism for casting doubt.
• It further claims Lee later removed skeptical portions from his HBO documentary series.

Pre-knowledge and international involvement theories

The episode broadens into allegations of foreknowledge and international involvement.

Media “advance warning” anomaly (BBC)

• It points to widely circulated anomalies, including a BBC report that it claims stated WTC 7 had fallen before it actually did.

Financial trading and put options

• It claims the 9/11 Commission’s financial footnotes show an unusual surge in put options against airlines—especially United Airlines and American Airlines—shortly before the attacks.
• It further claims the identity of a major investor was allegedly withheld.

Foreign intelligence and NSA/CIA information-sharing

The episode argues foreign intelligence agencies likely had detailed prior warning, citing claims such as:

• Former CIA counterterrorism leadership (John Kiriakou) on NSA information-sharing and reluctance to provide raw signals-intelligence to the CIA.
• The episode claims the 9/11 Commission does not properly scrutinize NSA monitoring roles.
• It asserts NSA terrorism archives may contain “undisclosed warnings.”

Israel-related foreknowledge allegations

The episode devotes substantial attention to Israel-related foreknowledge claims, including:

• allegations that Israeli nationals celebrated the initial WTC explosion and may have possessed evidence or foreknowledge
• references to FBI documents describing deception during polygraph testing and subsequent detention/deportation
• a memorandum to the 9/11 Commission alleging “Israeli art students” (described as intelligence assets) were strategically located in the U.S. and likely tracking the hijackers
• claims that Israeli warnings were made but not publicized in full

Conclusion and promises of future installments

The episode concludes that the 9/11 Commission allegedly ignored or failed to investigate key questions, including:

• why rubble was shipped overseas quickly,
• the CIA’s role connected to WTC 7,
• what the NSA knew and what it shared with foreign governments,
• broader issues about investigations, evidence release, and accountability.

It also references anomalies related to other incidents, including Osama bin Laden’s handling after capture, and ends by promising:

• The next installment will discuss who profited from 9/11.

Presenters / Contributors

• Tucker Carlson (presenter)
• Peter (interviewer referenced in the transcript)
• Jackie Jud (referenced; appears to be a contributor/interviewer figure)
• Robert Gerlinsky (volunteer quoted)
• Professor Leroy Hulsey (academic cited)
• John Kiriakou (former CIA counterintelligence official cited)
• Michael Shyer (former CIA Bin Laden unit director cited)
• Spike Lee (filmmaker; discussed)