The Steady State
The Steady State, Seth Hettena, Leaving MAGA/Rich Logis, John Sipher, Jim LawlerThe Steady State is 400+ former national security and intelligence officials united by their oath to “defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” Join us for expert analysis and discussions to help understand uncertain times.
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The 400+ members of the Steady State are former national security officials who remain committed to their oaths to “defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”
Veteran national security reporter covering intelligence and special operations. Send me tips securely on Signal @seth_hettena.11 or via email, shettena (at) protonmail.com. (Profile photo by Greg Bull)
I left MAGA. Founded Leaving MAGA. We are a community for those who leave MAGA; those having doubts; and friends and families. What we do is tell stories.
Former CIA officer, would-be Hollywood producer. Atlantic Council and Hayden Center Fellow.
Mr. Lawler is an expert on Insider Threat and served for 25 years as a CIA operations officer. He was a specialist in the recruitment of foreign spies, and he focused on battling the proliferation of WMD.
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