Lauren C Anderson
@lcandersonintl.bsky.social
Former #NatSec #FBI exec who spent nearly three decades running toward the crises most people run from. Member @CFR.org co-host #TheSteadyState podcast co-host #Fearless
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“Once the FBI becomes an instrument of politics, it ceases to be the FBI Americans—and our allies—trust.”
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"Once the #FBI becomes an instrument of politics, it ceases to be the FBI Americans - and our allies - trust. " substack.com/@steadystate...
Reposted by Lauren C Anderson
"Once the #FBI becomes an instrument of politics, it ceases to be the FBI Americans - and our allies - trust. " substack.com/@steadystate...
The Steady State (@steadystate1)
“Once the FBI becomes an instrument of politics, it ceases to be the FBI Americans—and our allies—trust.”
substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"Once the #FBI becomes an instrument of politics, it ceases to be the FBI Americans - and our allies - trust. " substack.com/@steadystate...
Regrettably, another incidence of the White House interfering in a law enforcement investigation. #StopPoliticization
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The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Regrettably, another incidence of the White House interfering in a law enforcement investigation. #StopPoliticization
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
Reposted by Lauren C Anderson
A federal judge didn’t “steal” the Commander-in-Chief’s powers—she ruled that DoD exceeded the limits Congress set. That is the rule of law working as designed. What threatens the Republic isn’t judicial review, but officials who insist they’re above it.
November 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A federal judge didn’t “steal” the Commander-in-Chief’s powers—she ruled that DoD exceeded the limits Congress set. That is the rule of law working as designed. What threatens the Republic isn’t judicial review, but officials who insist they’re above it.
Reposted by Lauren C Anderson
Saying that U.S. law bars obedience to unlawful orders does not imply an unlawful order is pending, or has been given. Our military is trained on this standard precisely so unlawful orders are neither given nor obeyed.
#holdfast
#holdfast
Many are struggling to understand what “illegal orders” the members of Congress could be referring to. But we’ve already seen examples. During his first term, Trump asked, “Can’t you just shoot them? Shoot them in the legs,” referring to protesters. #holdfast
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Former Pentagon chief Esper says Trump asked about shooting protesters
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mark Esper about his forthcoming book, "A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times."
www.npr.org
November 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Saying that U.S. law bars obedience to unlawful orders does not imply an unlawful order is pending, or has been given. Our military is trained on this standard precisely so unlawful orders are neither given nor obeyed.
#holdfast
#holdfast
"Once the #FBI becomes an instrument of politics, it ceases to be the FBI Americans - and our allies - trust. " substack.com/@steadystate...
The Steady State (@steadystate1)
“Once the FBI becomes an instrument of politics, it ceases to be the FBI Americans—and our allies—trust.”
substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"Once the #FBI becomes an instrument of politics, it ceases to be the FBI Americans - and our allies - trust. " substack.com/@steadystate...
Reposted by Lauren C Anderson
"Justice cannot exist without humanity and law without conscience is merely control." Inside The Walls reflects on courage, the #ruleoflaw, particularly under #autocratic leaders.
@steadystatevets.bsky.social
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
@smerconish.bsky.social
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@steadystatevets.bsky.social
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
@smerconish.bsky.social
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Inside the Walls: Justice, Dignity, and the Thin Line Between Law and Power
Reflections on law, humanity, and what happens when institutions forget their purpose.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"Justice cannot exist without humanity and law without conscience is merely control." Inside The Walls reflects on courage, the #ruleoflaw, particularly under #autocratic leaders.
@steadystatevets.bsky.social
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
@smerconish.bsky.social
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@steadystatevets.bsky.social
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
@smerconish.bsky.social
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I've seen what happens to institutions- at home and abroad - when trust and expertise give way to power and fear. My latest Substack: the real cost of #FBI upheaval. "The bureau can recover from mistakes but not from a loss of conscience" @steadystatevets.bsky.social substack.com/@laurencande...
⚖️ Trust, Retribution, and The Erosion of Justice: The Crisis Inside the FBI 🔷
The question isn’t whether we can rebuild the Bureau. It’s whether we will still recognize the values it was built to serve.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I've seen what happens to institutions- at home and abroad - when trust and expertise give way to power and fear. My latest Substack: the real cost of #FBI upheaval. "The bureau can recover from mistakes but not from a loss of conscience" @steadystatevets.bsky.social substack.com/@laurencande...
"Justice cannot exist without humanity and law without conscience is merely control." Inside The Walls reflects on courage, the #ruleoflaw, particularly under #autocratic leaders.
@steadystatevets.bsky.social
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
@smerconish.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/laurenca...
@steadystatevets.bsky.social
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
@smerconish.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/laurenca...
Inside the Walls: Justice, Dignity, and the Thin Line Between Law and Power
Reflections on law, humanity, and what happens when institutions forget their purpose.
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"Justice cannot exist without humanity and law without conscience is merely control." Inside The Walls reflects on courage, the #ruleoflaw, particularly under #autocratic leaders.
@steadystatevets.bsky.social
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
@smerconish.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/laurenca...
@steadystatevets.bsky.social
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
@smerconish.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/laurenca...
After decades in national security, I've learned that real strength begins with listening - - and that defending what matters most starts with our humanity.
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WHAT WE CHOOSE TO DEFEND
Trust is the most strategic asset we have — and the one we’re in danger of forgetting.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
After decades in national security, I've learned that real strength begins with listening - - and that defending what matters most starts with our humanity.
open.substack.com/pub/laurenca...
open.substack.com/pub/laurenca...