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450+ former national security officials who remain committed to their oaths to “defend the Constitution." Follow Us Everywhere: linktr.ee/SteadyState Web: www.thesteadystate.org Substack: steadystate1.substack.com

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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 49m
“Tariffs for thee, but not for me.” On this episode of The Steady State’s Daily Swamp, we discuss this Wall Street Journal quote and how Trump has imposed tariffs all while cutting deals to remove the burden from his allies. Don't forget to like, share, and follow - see you tomorrow! 🐊
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 19h
Executive Director of The Steady State, Steven Cash, explains that “We at The Steady State stay away from policy,” but we support the democratic processes that uphold policy decisions.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 20h
“Institutions like the GAO and CBO only function when Congress defends them. Hon. Chris Coons has shown a willingness to do just that,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 22h
“You don’t set quotas for law enforcement because bad things are going to happen.” Sheriff Kevin Joyce, Paul Hunker, and Nayna Gupta join Peter Mina and Lauren Anderson to discuss quotas, public safety, and the cost to community trust. Listen here: zurl.co/hI2PQ
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 23h
“The founders entrusted Congress with enormous responsibilities under Article I. Hon. Sarah McBride appreciates that responsibility and possesses the national security experience necessary to exercise those powers wisely and independently,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 23h
Why does one person need 300 bank accounts? Apparently, to keep anti-money laundering teams very busy. Join this episode of The Steady State’s Daily Swamp as we explore Trump suing Capital One after 300 accounts were closed. Don't forget to like, share, and follow - see you tomorrow! 🐊
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 29/09/2026
Ethics rules are just a suggestion when you rule the enforcement office. This must be the reason Trump is using taxpayer dollars to bankroll a classic self aggrandizing dictator speech promoting himself rather than promoting policy. #holdfast
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VanCity 604 @604-vancity.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
☝️☝️☝️ Just more #Republucans rolling over for that #LowIQ #Delusional #Criminal #Liar #Trump @disappearedfromus.bsky.social @thesteadystate.org @democratswin.bsky.social @liberalresistance.bsky.social @zoobydoo.bsky.social @themarkrobinson.bsky.social @laweek.bsky.social @juliea109.bsky.social
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 29/09/2026
The evidence was on point. The rule of law doesn't bend for political convenience. As national security professionals, we know institutions only hold if accountability applies equally, regardless of who is in power. #holdfast
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Nate Brought @usfreepressspain.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is what happens when you replace legitimate oversight officials, like the Inspectors General, with political lackeys willing to carry water for corrupt politicians. @thesteadystate.org predicted this all the way back on Day 1 when he started doing it. Same when he fired DoD JAGs.
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Dennis "dejay" Koch @dennisjkoch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We Built It for 80 Years. We’re Dismantling It in Months. Diplomatic power took generations to build. The damage being done now could take generations to repair. @thesteadystate.org #USA #Trump #uspoli steadystate1.substack.com/p/we-built-i...
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We Built It for 80 Years. We’re Dismantling It in Months.
Diplomatic power took generations to build. The damage being done now could take generations to repair.
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juliacurlee.bsky.social @juliacurlee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A 5,000-year-old civilization isn’t impressed by your ballroom. @frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social kept asking: Where are the experts? What’s the strategy? We marked the scorecard: Xi summit: Anything besides two pandas? Iran war: What's the way out? CIA exodus: What does losing our best officers cost?
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 29/09/2026
“Gil Cisneros’ candidacy gives us real confidence that our democratic institutions will have a defender in office,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 28/09/2026
Executive Director of The Steady State, Steven Cash, discusses the ever-changing role of the word "partisanship" throughout American political history. Watch the full Ask Me Anything video here: zurl.co/Awn3n
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 28/09/2026
“This endorsement reflects a simple judgment: Hon. George Whitesides can be trusted to put the Constitution first,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 28/09/2026
"You cannot surge fluency in Pashto. You cannot improvise 20 years of diplomacy." America spent 80 years building diplomatic power; we’re dismantling it in months. Firing 1,300+ experts isn't reform, it's demolition. Read Amb. Marc Ostfield’s full article for The Steady State: zurl.co/XPwpZ
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 28/09/2026
The State Department represents America to the world. Replacing the flags of our diplomatic partners with 200 copies of our own is not patriotism. It is nationalism masquerading as diplomacy.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 28/09/2026
Thanks @dougieg633.bsky.social #holdfast
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 28/09/2026
Justice delayed is justice denied. Excellent article by Steady State’s own Charles Ray. Read here: zurl.co/NCcA5
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National Guard Deployment in DC and the Posse Comitatus Act
It’s not only illegal, it also conveys the wrong image of the capital of a democracy
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 28/09/2026
Wow, US Senators aren’t expensive to buy at all. And neither are “border czars,” apparently. Join this episode of The Steady State’s Daily Swamp as we explore two cases of officials handing out government contracts like they’re candy. Don't forget to like, share, and follow - see you tomorrow! 🐊
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 28/09/2026
“Bill Keating appreciates that Congress was designed to be a vigorous and independent branch of government. His respect for constitutional checks and balances make him exactly the kind of leader Congress needs,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 28/09/2026
Who is holding power accountable? This week in The Weekly, The Steady State examines the erosion of democratic guardrails, what leadership looks like in moments of crisis, and what happens when extraordinary exercises of power become normalized. Read this week’s edition: zurl.co/FcLLg
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 28/09/2026
This database that has already inaccurately flagged citizens as noncitizens (up to 21% in one Texas county). Check your registration, #holdfast on the integrity of this vote, and we hope the Court comes to see what's really at stake here. We're watching closely.
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Dennis "dejay" Koch @dennisjkoch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Hold Fast: The Power and Dangers of Emergency Authority Seven questions voters should ask about presidential emergency power. @thesteadystate.org #USA #Trump #uspoli steadystate1.substack.com/p/hold-fast-...
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Hold Fast: The Power and Dangers of Emergency Authority
Seven questions voters should ask about presidential emergency power.
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Astronaut Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
When in doubt, call Qatar. On this episode of @thesteadystate.org’s Daily Swamp, we look into Trump’s established relationship with Qatar, and how their involvement in Trump and his associates’ dealings may raise accountants’ eyebrows. Don't forget to like, share, and follow - see you tomorrow! 🐊
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Regime Change 26 @regchange26.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Congress for Democracy Starter Pack by @thesteadystate.org Members of Congress, and Candidates for Congress that share a core belief in Democracy, Consitutionalism, and Rule-of-Law -- Anti-authoritarians when we need it. #NationalSecurity #NatSec
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Regime Change 26 @regchange26.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
National Security Experts Supporting Democracy Starter Pack by @thesteadystate.org Individuals with expertise in national security who support the rule-of-law, civil liberties, and constitutional democracy. #NationalSecurity #NatSec
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Regime Change 26 @regchange26.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
National Security Groups Supporting Democracy Starter Pack by @thesteadystate.org Groups the support rule of law democracy with a national security focus #NationalSecurity #NatSec
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#NAFO AirBonk Forces @airbonk.eurosky.social · 27/09/2026
@thesteadystate.org is formed by former intelligence officers, diplomats and soldiers. A channel worth following.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 27/09/2026
"This endorsement isn't about any single issue. It's about whether a candidate can be trusted to defend the Constitution when it matters most. Dr. Adam Hamawy has shown they can," said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 27/09/2026
"We're proud to stand behind Hon. Jill Tokuda, whose candidacy reflects the kind of steady, institution-minded leadership this moment demands," said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 27/09/2026
“Luke Bronin reflects everything our members hoped to see in the next generation of American leadership,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 27/09/2026
“Our members didn't spend their careers in public service to watch our institutions erode now. That's why we're endorsing Hon. Gabe Amo,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 27/09/2026
"We take this endorsement seriously, and so should voters — Hon. Tim Kennedy's record reflects a genuine, tested commitment to democratic institutions," said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 26/09/2026
Executive Director of The Steady State, Steven Cash, explains what he believes the existence of groups like The Steady State indicates historically about the state of democracy in countries. Watch the full Ask Me Anything video here: zurl.co/Nxqts
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 26/09/2026
Trump University. Trump shoes. Lake America. What will he profit off next? On this episode of The Steady State’s Daily Swamp, we discuss Trump’s unorthodox means of using his brand to profit from ordinary Americans. Don't forget to like, share, and follow! 🐊
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 26/09/2026
“The Steady State is proud to endorse Chrissy Houlahan because she combines deep national security expertise with a demonstrated commitment to constitutional democracy, the rule of law, and meaningful congressional oversight,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 25/09/2026
Executive Director of The Steady State, Steven Cash, explains how imperative the midterm elections are for the integrity of our democracy. Watch the full Ask Me Anything video here: zurl.co/c9ZnN
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 25/09/2026
Who is getting the “spoils” from Venezuela? President Trump says the U.S. is getting billions. But questions remain about who is receiving contracts and why the administration is keeping the details secret. Read more from Jonathan Winer here: zurl.co/g1Dt4
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 25/09/2026
NEW FROM FREDONIA: The Embassy reports on President Trump’s ongoing battle with the U.S. press, including the White House’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico, the resulting lawsuit, and the press corps’ response. Ambassador’s comment: “No action required.” Probably. zurl.co/0jzRi
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FREDONIA PROJECT - SITREP 30: U.S. PRESIDENT TRUMP AND HIS BATTLE WITH THE PRESS
CABLE ID: 2026-0924-FRED/WASH/SITREP-030
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 25/09/2026
A hall once lined with the flags of countries world-wide, representing US diplomatic reach and respect, is now lined only with US flags. What a message. We are soon to be alone in this world. Read more from Charles Ray, member of The Steady State, here: zurl.co/QbsaC
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Hollowing out a hallowed institution
Deep gashes in the State Department that will take a long time to heal
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 25/09/2026
In addition to our allies, we all should have serious concerns about any conversations between this president and the leaders of Russia and, today, China. Thank you Bill Piekney, a member of The Steady State. Read here: zurl.co/7EP6s
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THE HUMBLING OF THE AMERICAN EAGLE
While Trump courts Xi and Putin, the rest of the world is left wondering what happens inside the room.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 25/09/2026
When in doubt, call Qatar. On this episode of The Steady State’s Daily Swamp, we look into Trump’s established relationship with Qatar, and how their involvement in Trump and his associates’ dealings may raise accountants’ eyebrows. Don't forget to like, share, and follow - see you tomorrow! 🐊
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 25/09/2026
“Hon. Gregory Stanton understands that America’s greatest advantage has been its constitutional system of government. His commitment to preserving that system, along with his national security experience, makes him qualified to serve,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 24/09/2026
We’ve seen this before. This is not politics as usual. We are facing an existential threat, but democracy is not over yet. The ball is in your court. That’s why the midterms matter: this is where we can take control.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 24/09/2026
“America needs members of Congress who understand that constitutional accountability strengthens, rather than weakens, our national security. Hon. Maggie Goodlander brings that perspective, and we are pleased to endorse her,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 24/09/2026
"In a time of real uncertainty for our democracy, Eugene Vindman offers something rare: steady, principled leadership." said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 24/09/2026
Does the Kremlin owe the Trumps, or are the Trumps indebted to Putin? On today's episode of The Steady State’s Daily Swamp, we examine the controversy surrounding a Putin insider who reportedly funded Don Trump Jr.’s wedding party. Don't forget to like, share, and follow - see you tomorrow! 🐊
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 24/09/2026
This is more than a media feud. When the government decides which journalists can cover it based on what they report, press freedom is at stake. In “Ban the Critics. Feed the Loyalists,” Bruce Berton examines the constitutional line being tested. Read here: zurl.co/XEoFq
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Ban the Critics. Feed the Loyalists.
Trump's fight with the press is something bigger than a media feud.
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