Author Charles Goyette Publishes Scathing Critique of US 'Empire of Lies'

New book 'The Empire of Lies' takes aim at US foreign policy, war profiteering, and media complicity

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:58pm

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In his new book 'The Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole', New York Times bestselling author Charles Goyette delivers a blistering takedown of US foreign policy, accusing the 'Deep State' and 'Global American Military Empire' of gaslighting the public into one 'phony war after another' for the benefit of war profiteers. Goyette refutes the Empire's talking points, exposes the 'Lapdog Press', and warns that systemic dishonesty is the 'inescapable nature of Empires'.

Why it matters

Goyette's book promises to be a controversial and provocative critique of US interventionism and the role of the media in perpetuating it. As the US continues to grapple with its global influence and the consequences of its foreign policy decisions, this book will likely reignite debates around American imperialism, the military-industrial complex, and the erosion of journalistic integrity.

The details

In 'The Empire of Lies', Goyette takes aim at the 'Deep State' and 'Global American Military Empire', accusing them of manipulating the public through 'false flags and fake news, coups and Cold Wars, and inconceivable blunders'. He refutes the Empire's justifications for its actions, such as the need to 'keep the sea lanes open', and describes 'Imperial Overstretch' - the syndrome of collapsing Empires reacting militarily to their decline. Goyette also criticizes the 'Lapdog Press' for replacing the 'Watchdog Press' and enabling the Empire's deception.

  • The book was published on April 9, 2026.

The players

Charles Goyette

A New York Times bestselling author who has written a scathing critique of US foreign policy and the role of the media in his new book 'The Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole'.

The Deep State

The 'executive arm of Global American Military Empire' that Goyette accuses of gaslighting the public and perpetuating 'phony wars' for the benefit of war profiteers.

The Lapdog Press

The media that Goyette criticizes for replacing the 'Watchdog Press' and enabling the deception of the 'Global American Military Empire'.

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What they’re saying

“The Deep State Warmongers Aren't Going To Like This Book! GOOD!”

— Charles Goyette, Author

“America cannot have an Empire abroad and a Republic at home.”

— Mark Twain

The takeaway

Goyette's book promises to be a scathing indictment of US foreign policy, the military-industrial complex, and the complicity of the media in perpetuating the 'Empire of Lies'. As the US continues to grapple with its global influence, this book will likely reignite debates around American imperialism and the erosion of journalistic integrity.