Alleged LBJ–Anna Chennault liaison to sabotage Vietnam peace talks for political gain

Summary

Alleged LBJ–Anna Chennault liaison to sabotage Vietnam peace talks for political gain The passage claims that President Lyndon Johnson personally intervened to stop Anna Chennault’s effort to pull South Vietnam out of the Paris peace talks, suggesting high‑level manipulation of the war for electoral advantage. While it names major figures (LBJ, President Nguyen Van Thieu, Anna Chennault) and a specific date (Nov 1 1968), it provides no documentary evidence, transaction details, or corroborating sources, limiting immediate investigative utility. Nonetheless, the alleged direct presidential interference and coordination with a foreign political operative merit further verification. Key insights: LBJ allegedly called Anna Chennault to stop her from influencing South Vietnamese ambassador Bui Diem.; Anna Chennault is described as a liaison to South Vietnamese officials, tasked with discouraging participation in peace talks.; The passage links the timing of Thieu’s withdrawal from talks to the 1968 U.S. election.