Was Gough Whitlam's dismissal the product of a royal-CIA coup?
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The ousting of Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in 1975 has been the subject of speculation, with some alleging CIA involvement in his dismissal. Whitlam, a reformist leader of the Australian Labor Party, challenged several U.S. interests during his time in office. His government opposed the Vietnam War, sought to nationalize certain industries, and questioned the operations of the U.S. spy base at Pine Gap, leading to friction between Australia and the U.S.
The controversy centers around Whitlam's dismissal by Governor-General Sir John Kerr, who used his constitutional power to dissolve Whitlam's government following a budget crisis. Some believe Kerr was influenced by external forces, including the U.S. intelligence community. Declassified documents suggest the CIA was concerned about Whitlam's policies and viewed him as a potential threat to U.S. strategic interests. Former CIA officers have also hinted at possible interference.
