Who Wanted To Kill Henry Kissinger?

During the 1970s, Henry Kissinger, serving as national security adviser and later as secretary of state, became a focal point of U.S. foreign policy and proxy warfare. The FBI monitored various threats against him, which were not predominantly from leftist groups but rather from a diverse array of individuals, including neo-Nazis and Greek Americans. Some threats were based on personal grievances, while others stemmed from political motivations. For instance, a caller claimed to have knowledge of a Greek individual who had fought in a war and threatened Kissinger's life. In 1979, an Iranian American was reported to have intentions to kill Kissinger, the Shah of Iran, and Senator Jacob Javits, although he later claimed he was being framed. The FBI's investigations revealed a chaotic mix of threats, some politically charged and others stemming from personal vendettas or misunderstandings. The agency often struggled to manage the volume of information and threats, leading to a backlog of investigations. In some cases, threats were dismissed as mere insults or drunken rants, highlighting the complexity of the situation surrounding Kissinger's controversial role in U.S. foreign policy. The FBI's files reflected a broad spectrum of American sentiments towards Kissinger, illustrating the polarized views on his actions and the resulting threats to his safety.