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==Political Subversion==
Gladio’s influence extended to political destabilization. The failed Golpe Borghese coup (December 8, 1970), led by neo-fascist Junio Valerio Borghese, aimed to overthrow the government, with Gelli tasked to arrest President Giuseppe Saragat. Gladio operatives supported the plot, which collapsed due to internal disputes. The kidnapping and murder of former Prime Minister [[Aldo Moro]] (March 16–May 9, 1978) by the Red Brigades raised suspicions of Gladio’s involvement, as Moro’s “Historic Compromise” to ally DC with the PCI threatened [[NATO]] and CIA interests. Investigations suggested Gladio infiltrated the Red Brigades to ensure Moro’s death, with magistrate Gherardo Colombo pointing to P2’s role. Prime Minister [[Giulio Andreotti]] aware of Gladio’s activities as Defense Minister (1959–1966) and later, provided political cover, shielding operatives and deflecting scrutiny, as evidenced by his ties to Gelli.