Lara Logan

There is a systematic effort to cut @DNIGabbard off at the knees. That is clear. The whistleblower said what he said. There was also clear semantics in play, for instance, the use of the word “raid” by some was too strong and not what actually happened (but documents were removed nonetheless). The bottom line, with all the BS we now know the CIA has done in the past 70 plus years, to include their involvement in the assassination of a president, it’s about time for our @POTUS to consider very serious reforms of the CIA. We can no longer afford to play this guessing game any longer. Americans simply don’t trust the organization at all. Reforms are past being necessary, they are now mandatory. And while the president is at it, there also needs to be a check on the shadow agency that exists and runs parallel to the one that sits in Langley. Thank you for all your excellent analysis and reporting.

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Today, we are sharing the story of another resilient warrior who was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Kennie Kelly. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kelly, a Master Aviator, was involuntarily separated in September 2022 after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Following the release of EO 14184, he worked directly with the dedicated @USArmy COVID-19 Reinstatement & Reconciliation Task Force to return to service. With support from the Task Force - and under the leadership of @SecWar & @SecArmy - CW5 Kelly was reinstated in February 2026 with full relief, including backpay, duty station preference, entitlements, benefits, and constructive service credit. He now serves alongside his three sons, each carving their own path in the @USArmy, @USNavy & @USAirForce. Said CW5 Kelly, “Putting the uniform back on is an absolute honor that truly feels like coming home. Though the COVID separation was a difficult chapter, it ultimately deepened my dedication to the @DeptofWar mission and the nation I serve.” Welcome back, CW5 Kelly. Hooah!

I just sent a letter to @CIADirector asking him to personally review CIA whistleblower Jim Erdman’s written testimony from yesterday’s hearing. The CIA is on formal notice: there must be no retaliation against him for complying with a Senate subpoena. hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/upl…

Breaking (the internet): CCP President Xi’s use of the term, “Thucydides Trap” during his opening comments to @POTUS has everyone wondering … WHAT THE …. ? Xi’s remark on the Thucydides trap is a classic piece of Chinese diplomatic signaling; polite on the surface, however, very sharp and pointed underneath. It’s a reminder to our president (and the world) that Beijing (Xi) sees itself as the rising power in a structural rivalry with a (supposedly) established hegemon (the U.S.), and that any failure to accommodate China’s ascent risks major conflict which the United States cannot afford (and there is practically zero support from the American people currently for more war and Xi knows it). Examining it another way, President Xi stated it intentionally to show China as Sparta (rising, dynamic, rightful heir to greater influence) and the U.S. as Athens (established but fearful and in decline). To some students of warfare, this may be an imperfect analogy, but the fact he used this phrase must be clearly and thoroughly examined. Xi is signaling that the U.S. should step back gracefully, especially on Taiwan (and never lose site of what Xi has already said about Taiwan; One (1) China, and he’s not backing down), checking trade & tech restrictions, and increasingly regional dominance, rather than the U.S. attempting to further impede China’s “rejuvenation” efforts. Essentially, it was a veiled warning: Push too hard (ie., on Taiwan or decoupling), and structural tensions could lead to an extremely dangerous place. Lastly, I believe Xi’s use of this ancient theory on warfare is explicitly tied to Taiwan tensions. At the same time, it’s cooperative language as well. Typical use of smart diplomatic double speak the Chinese are masters at. Xi addressing a new paradigm, a brighter future for humanity because he knows the world is watching and listening and studying. This is standard CCP diplomacy that keeps the door open for deals while putting the onus on the U.S. to avoid escalation. Bottom line, and like it or not, he let Trump know you’re in my house now and we set the rules here. FYI only, Thucydides wrote about the Peloponnesian War. The War (431–404 BC) was a devastating 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta. It was driven by Sparta’s fears of growing Athenian (ie., U.S.) imperialism, the war ended with the total defeat of Athens, fundamentally altering the ancient Greek world and ending its “Golden Age.” The Peloponnesian war lasted more than two decades. I’d say we’re somewhere in the late third quarter and time favors the watchmakers and not the watch-watchers. We need to keep in mind that @realDonaldTrump isn’t the only one who understands nor read the art of the deal.

🧵I feel like triggering Pentagon bureaucrats and partisan ideologues masquerading as neutral actors today. Everyone gives @PeteHegseth a hard time for his “mass purge” of a whopping 2% of senior officers. They screech, asking why?! On what grounds?! They shouldn’t panic, but they do. No. This is what will make them panic in the halls of government. Just like they did in 1940. A system that can be stood up at this exact moment to delineate between who stays and who goes. Who rises and who falls.👇

The United States Government has an obligation to set this story straight. People’s lives were lost and many lives are still at risk. We will not let this go. One way or the other, the RFJ (Rewards for Justice) program is either valid or not. The @WhiteHouse senior leadership team must make a determination as to the outcome of this reward. @realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SusieWiles @DNIGabbard @C__Herridge ✅ 🙏🏼🇺🇸 x.com/C__Herridge/st…