The authors contend that the CIA organized "disinformation campaigns" to

A) plant fabricated or trumped-up stories that confused and discredited domestic entities.
B) increase the confidence in the media.
C) ward off possible national security leaks.
D) create the necessary time for the people to debate sensitive issues.

The CIA has been known to engage in disinformation campaigns, which involve planting fabricated stories or exaggerating certain facts to confuse, mislead, or discredit specific targets, often for political purposes or to influence public opinion. This does not necessarily aim to increase media confidence, prevent security leaks, or create debate time but rather to manipulate perceptions.