NSA’s historic global surveillance of allies cited as presidentially approved since 1941

NSA’s historic global surveillance of allies cited as presidentially approved since 1941 The passage repeats well‑known claims about NSA spying on friendly nations and cites generic statements from former officials. It offers no specific new transactions, dates, or individuals beyond broadly named presidents and a former CIA director, limiting investigative usefulness and novelty. Key insights: NSA surveillance of allied countries has been authorized by every U.S. president since 1941.; Operations were funded by Congress and included data collection in friendly nations.; Former CIA acting director John E. McLaughlin called NSA the foundation of U.S. intelligence.