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Ex-CIA Officer Accuses Biden of Havana Syndrome Cover-Up

1/13/2026

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Marc Polymeropoulos, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer, says he suffers from Havana Syndrome and accuses the Biden administration of a cover-up.
He says the administration downplayed evidence of Havana Syndrome, linking it to directed-energy attacks.
Despite denial, the HAVANA Act has compensated victims.
He awaits a report from the Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who is investigating Havana Syndrome.

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Marc Polymeropoulos, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer, says he suffers from Havana Syndrome and accuses the Biden administration of a cover-up.
He says the administration downplayed evidence of Havana Syndrome, linking it to directed-energy attacks.
Despite denial, the HAVANA Act has compensated victims.
He awaits a report from the Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who is investigating Havana Syndrome.