Steve Jobs' FBI file touches on past drug use and ability to "twist the truth"

Upon request, the FBI released their file on Steve Jobs which highlights the Apple co-founder's past drug use and ability to "twist the truth"

Upon request, the FBI released their file on Steve Jobs.

What's that you say? Steve Jobs had an FBI file?

Indeed he did.

As it turns out, the Apple co-founder was subject to an FBI background check stemming from a possible appointment from former President George H. W. Bush (the first Bush). As part of the standard background check, a number of individuals close to Jobs were interviewed as to Jobs' character, background, and drug use.

Jobs, of course, made no bones about his drug use as a youth, and even went so far as to credit LSD for opening up his mind and allowing him to see the world in a different, and ultimately more eye-opening light.

Several people commented “concerning past drug use on the part of Mr. Jobs,” according to the file.

One other excerpt found in the materials released by the FBI reads:

“Several individuals questioned Mr. Jobs’ honesty stating that Mr. Jobs will twist the truth and distort reality in order to achieve his goals.”

So the FBI has, on file, record of Jobs' famed reality distortion field.

In other instances, folks interviewed by the FBI didn't exactly have glowing reviews of Jobs.

Some other portions of the recently released FBI file read:

[Redacted] advised that he has been acquainted with Mr. Jobs since [redacted]. He characterized Mr. Jobs as a deceptive individual who who is not completely forthright and honest.

And this..

[Redacted] advised that he is no longer friends with Mr. Jobs. He feels bitter toward and alienated by Mr. Jobs based on his association with Mr. Jobs at ACI. He characterized Mr. Jobs as an honest and trustworthy individual; however, his moral character is questionable.

And for anyone who holds a cynical view towards the Government in general, this blurb is worth a few laughs:

[Redacted] concluded the interview by stating that even though he does not consider Mr Jobs to be a friend, he (Mr. Jobs) possesses the qualities to assume a high level political position. It was [Redacted] opinion that honesty and integrity are not required qualities to hold such a position. [Redacted] recommended him for a position of trust and confidence with the Government.

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