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Trump Appointee Revokes Havana Syndrome Report, Cites Russian Microwave Weapon

6/12/2026

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Tulsi Gabbard, outgoing Director of National Intelligence, rescinded two Biden-era Havana Syndrome assessments, pledged ethical standards for evaluations, and opened investigation under President Donald Trump.
In 2024 U.S. agents bought a miniaturized Russian microwave weapon for $15 million, tested it on animals, and noted neurological injuries similar to Havana Syndrome.
Rick Crawford, House Intelligence Committee Chairman, called the withdrawn assessments fraudulent and said they harmed U.S. service members and diplomats.

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Story summary

Tulsi Gabbard, outgoing Director of National Intelligence, rescinded two Biden-era Havana Syndrome assessments, pledged ethical standards for evaluations, and opened investigation under President Donald Trump.
In 2024 U.S. agents bought a miniaturized Russian microwave weapon for $15 million, tested it on animals, and noted neurological injuries similar to Havana Syndrome.
Rick Crawford, House Intelligence Committee Chairman, called the withdrawn assessments fraudulent and said they harmed U.S. service members and diplomats.