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Alice’s injuries have left her medically retired in her 40s, a heartbreaking shift from her once-critical role in national security. “I was paid for my brain. I was paid for my ability to write well and to write for the president,” she said, her voice filled with emotion. The injuries have robbed her of the ability to perform tasks that once defined her career. “I can’t do that anymore the way I used to.”
According to Alice, the CIA’s handling of the incidents has been marked by obstruction and denial. She accused the agency of gaslighting victims to discredit their claims. “It was designed to make us think we’re crazy and question our own injuries,” she stated. This deliberate dismissal, she claims, has left victims struggling for proper care and recognition.
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Despite mounting evidence pointing to foreign adversaries like Russia or China as potential culprits, the intelligence community has downplayed the likelihood of foreign involvement. Alice believes this is a politically motivated move to protect the CIA’s image, particularly regarding recruitment and retention.
Leaked documents from the Defense Department confirm that the injuries sustained by victims are “real,” directly contradicting the CIA’s public stance. A recent congressional report has also deemed it “increasingly likely” that foreign adversaries are behind these attacks. Many victims, including Alice, were assigned to portfolios involving sensitive topics like Russian interference and cybersecurity, further fueling suspicions of targeted actions by hostile powers.
The aftermath of these attacks has not only shattered lives but also imposed immense financial burdens. Alice revealed she has spent over $100,000 out-of-pocket for experimental treatments not covered by insurance. The process of seeking medical care and benefits under the Havana Act has been fraught with challenges, leaving her with what she describes as a “full-time job” managing her condition.
Adding insult to injury, Alice disclosed that the CIA revoked her security clearance after her medical retirement, citing “psychological conditions.” She and her legal team view this as retaliatory. Female officers, she noted, have often faced sexist dismissals of their symptoms, with some being told their ailments might be due to hormones or menopause.
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Alice expressed hope that future leadership might address the issue with the seriousness it deserves. “The phrase cleaning up the swamp is thrown around a lot in DC, but at a bare minimum, I do not believe that those people that were involved in the earlier report should be allowed to touch this. I think they need to actually recuse themselves or should be replaced,” she said.
As these allegations come to light, the implications for national security and government transparency are profound. If Alice’s claims hold weight, they reveal a disturbing willingness within the intelligence community to prioritize political optics over the well-being of its personnel. As Herridge’s investigation continues to unravel this story, Americans are left to grapple with the unsettling possibility of widespread institutional failures in safeguarding those who serve their country.
