There’s no “Deep State.” But there is a Steady State: experienced, patriotic public servants defending democracy. We’re former natsec officials taking action against rising threats. 🌐 https://t.co/fBFvd9Gdmm #SteadyState #NatSec #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #PublicService

https://t.co/Qb2ihsfVWC Wannabe autocrats seek neighbors run by autocrats. Trump is no different.

Authoritarian leaders routinely endorse allies abroad, promise protection for political figures, and signal punishment for voters who choose the “wrong” candidate. That’s exactly what Trump is modeling here. #holdfast #SteadyState

We are seeing a rapid collapse of legal boundaries and unchecked executive power. A second strike to kill survivors is exactly the kind of conduct the laws of armed conflict are designed to prohibit. #holdfast #SteadyState https://t.co/O6mYQzHIIP

This isn’t about signatures. It’s about a president asserting he can declare what the law is or isn’t, nullify the lawful acts of his predecessor, and threaten prosecution for routine administrative practice. This is a profound abuse of power. #holdfast #SteadyState

Authoritarians claim unlimited authority over life and death. Hegseth’s reported directive to “kill everybody” and the second strike to kill survivors is exactly that assertion of unchecked power. #holdfast

The Intelligence We Need to Save Democracy | It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath & Steven Cash https://t.co/JrJZhp8c8o

The Intelligence We Need to Save Democracy | It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath & Steven Cash

Trump’s reaction is exactly what you see from a flailing authoritarian: deflect blame, attack the press, use one tragedy to justify collective punishment. #holdfast #SteadyState @LarryPfeifferDC @Mpolymer

@steadystate2025 mission is to provide material to help Americans #GetSmart on issues related to national security -- we look to Congressional Research Service and Government Accountability Office) for help. Here's one. #holdfast

Lots of discussion of allowing Afghans, including worked on behalf of the USG, to enter the US, including lies from FBI Patel ("there was no vetting at all -- false). As usual, we turn to Congressional Research Service -- #GetSmart #holdFast https://t.co/YS3575E21Y.

Collective punishment of tens of thousands of vetted Afghan partners won’t prevent radicalization. But it will guarantee fewer allies, more enemies, and higher risks for U.S. troops the next time we deploy. Ratcliffe and Trump weaponizing a still-developing case to justify mass

“You Be the Judge” - From “Deportation Judges” to Authoritarian Justice #holdfast https://t.co/XxHg4yrch7

We still don’t know the shooter’s motive. But Trump claiming it happened because his Guard troops are “so effective” is authoritarian narrative-building—all while a federal judge has found his D.C. troop deployment unlawful and stayed the order pending appeal. #holdfast

The phrase “A future worth fighting for” paired with a mythologized painting of “The First Thanksgiving” leans into a narrow national story that excludes most Americans. An official government account using cultural-war framing to define who the nation is “for” is how

When asked about attending a Guard troop’s funeral, a president should speak about the family, the sacrifice, the duty owed. Trump instead spoke about himself. It’s a hallmark of authoritarian politics—every public act is a stage for his personal validation and self

DHS using “invaders” on Thanksgiving—a holiday about welcome and refuge isn’t accidental. They continue to normalize dehumanization to justify their authoritarian crackdowns. #holdfast #steadystate

A journalist asked a factual question about vetting. Trump’s response? Personal insults and denial. Authoritarian politics for everyone else but just another Thursday for Trump—discredit the press so no one believes the facts. #holdfast #steadystate