Dr Ron Paul, has repeatedly stated that the CIA runs the military-industrial complex.

The CIA is the most horrific, terrorist organization the world has ever seen.

“By law, the CIA is specifically prohibited from collecting foreign intelligence concerning the domestic activities of US citizens. Under Executive Order 12333, the CIA is restricted against the collection of intelligence information on US citizens…”

US government has ‘engaged’ in spying activities on US soil, per John Brennan, CIA Director.
- A 2007 draft position paper on the role of the intelligence community in the wake of the 9/11 attacks shows that CIA Director, John Brennan, was already aware that numerous federal agencies – the FBI, CIA, NSA, Defense Department and Homeland Security – “are all engaged in intelligence activities on US soil.” He said these activities “must be consistent with our laws and reflect the democratic principles and values of our Nation.”
Brennan added that the president and Congress need “clear mandates” and “firm criteria” to determine what limits need to be placed on domestic intelligence operations.