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Joseph Wilson
Diplomat / Iraq War Critic
Ambassador who exposed Bush administration lies about Iraq and uranium
Overview
Joseph Wilson was a career diplomat who investigated claims that Iraq sought uranium from Niger. He found no evidence and was alarmed when Bush cited the claim anyway in his 2003 State of the Union. Wilson's op-ed exposing the lie led to retaliation, the outing of his wife Valerie Plame as a CIA officer.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Published NYT op-ed "What I Didn't Find in Africa" challenging Bush administration's Iraq WMD claims
His wife Valerie Plame's CIA cover was blown in apparent retaliation for his public criticism
Investigation into leak led to conviction of VP Cheney's chief of staff Scooter Libby
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Valerie Plame
Wife
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- November 6, 1949
- Birthplace
- Bridgeport, Connecticut
Education
- •University of California, Santa Barbara
- •University of Paris
Key Timeline
November 6, 1949
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut
2002
CIA sends him to Niger to investigate uranium claim
January 28, 2003
Bush cites uranium claim in State of the Union
July 6, 2003
Publishes "What I Didn't Find in Africa" op-ed
July 14, 2003
Retaliation: Wife's CIA identity exposed
September 27, 2019
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