Josh Gerstein

NEW: On background from a War Department official: Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, who was part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was fired by Secretary Hegseth for severe misconduct. Although Sylvia’s title was director of the Directorate for Strategy, Plans, and Policy at the Joint Chiefs of Staff, known inside the military as the J5, he was NOT a central planner for the Iran War. That is the responsibility of CENTCOM and its commander Admiral Cooper. Sylvia is the subject of an investigation for leaking classified information about the Iran War, the war between Russia and Ukraine, and more. Due to the Pentagon’s media policy requiring journalists to have escorts in the building, Sylvia began meeting with journalists outside of the Pentagon in order to leak classified information. Sylvia failed three polygraphs which questioned him about leaking classified information. The investigation into him remains ongoing and has been referred to the Department of Justice for further action. The extent of his leaking became so critical that Secretary Hegseth took immediate action and fired Sylvia in order to protect national security. Urgent action was needed and could not wait another second.

‘Most Austin hospitals also got in the Halloween spirit and x-rayed treats free of charge to make sure there were no unwanted surprises.’ (1984) 🎃🍫🍬

Special Counsel Durham planned to indict Marc Elias for his participation in the anti-Trump Conspiracy. Lisa Monacoand Maggie Goodlander, who ran the “Biden” DOJ stopped the prosecutions. AG Blanche ought to: -immediately indict Elias, there is more than enough evidence -open an investigation into obstruction of justice by the Obama/Hillary crew

Today, a federal grand jury began returning indictments against noncitizens registered to vote in California. Three Los Angeles County noncitizens were indicted on federal election fraud charges: Sulema De Leon, a Mexican national, illegally registered in 2013, voted in 2020, and falsely denied claiming U.S. citizenship. Butleng Taing, a Cambodian national, illegally registered in 2021, voted in 2022 and 2024, and falsely denied prior citizenship claims. Rouzbeh Seyamaknejad, a Canadian national, illegally registered in 2018 and falsely denied claiming U.S. citizenship. Every illegal vote by a noncitizen cancels out an American citizen’s lawful vote. Election integrity is nonnegotiable. We will hold accountable anyone who unlawfully participates in our elections and those who aid them.