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5 min readCurrent and former CIA officers are issuing a series of detailed warnings about Donald Trump’s national security decisions, arguing that his authoritarian tendencies are combined with a dangerous level of incompetence that could lead to catastrophic failures for the United States. The warnings, leaked to multiple news outlets and organized through a network called The Steady State, cover Trump’s escalations in Cuba, the integration of U.S. and Israeli military technology, the depletion of American weapons stockpiles, and a broader pattern of dismantling democratic guardrails. The central argument from these intelligence professionals is that Trump is following the classic playbook of autocrats—but that autocrats are notoriously bad at running governments, fighting wars, and managing economies, and that his specific blend of narcissism and disregard for expertise is already producing visible damage.
The Cuba Task Force Warning
One of the most concrete warnings comes from leaks about a newly formed CIA Cuba Task Force. The New York Times reported that the CIA has secretly created this unit, composed of case officers, intelligence analysts, and cyber specialists, to intensify pressure on the Cuban government. But current CIA officers are leaking their assessment directly to Trump: this strategy will not work the way he expects.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **CIA & Former Officials Issue Warnings on Trump** - The episode opens with a summary of multiple warnings from current and former CIA officers about Donald Trump's policies and authoritarian behavior, including failures in Iran, escalation in Cuba, and military integration with Israel.
- 2 (01:36) **CIA Warning on Cuba: "You're Going to Get Yourself Into Another Iran"** - The host details leaks about a secret CIA Cuba Task Force and the agency's assessment that Cuba will not be an easy target like Venezuela.
- 3 (06:04) **Leaks on Weapon Shortages and a 21-Day Ultimatum** - The host reports on leaked information that Trump has given defense contractors 21 days to plan to replenish weapons squandered in the war in Iran.
- 4 (07:08) **CIA Warns Against Integrating US Military with Israeli Technology** - The episode reveals CIA warnings about Netanyahu's plan to permanently integrate Israeli intelligence and military technology with the US military.
- 5 (10:02) **Former Officials Warn Trump is Following the "Autocrat's Playbook"** - The host returns to the Financial Times article, quoting former CIA officials who compare Trump's actions to classic authoritarian tactics.
- 6 (12:57) **Specific Warnings from Former CIA Analysts** - The host shares direct quotes from former CIA analysts about the erosion of democratic norms and institutions.
- 7 (14:19) **Steven Cash of "The Steady State" Explains Their Unique Perspective** - The host plays a clip from Steven Cash, a former CIA operations officer, who explains why the group's warnings are credible.
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on CIA officials issuing a dire warning on Trump's behavior with regard to Iran, Cuba, and here at home.
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