A former CIA officer has come forward to accuse the agency of covering up foreign involvement in Havana Syndrome attacks, which have caused serious neurological harm to hundreds of U.S. personnel. The whistleblower, using the pseudonym “Alice,” detailed her experience during an interview with journalist Catherine Herridge.
Alice described symptoms consistent with Havana Syndrome — vertigo, cognitive issues, and intense ear pain — that she first experienced while stationed in Africa. “My ears started ringing, and I thought I was going to pass out. I had a ton of pain in my left ear,” she recalled, adding that the symptoms began after hearing a strange noise in her home.
COVER UP: CIA whistleblower alleges government cover up with Havana Syndrome victims now suffering from cancer, dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Herridge: After so many years of quiet advocacy, why come forward now?
CIA Whistleblower: Because the CIA is betraying and not just… https://t.co/SHLkaTE79Q pic.twitter.com/KOjMnYosIa
— Catherine Herridge (@C__Herridge) December 30, 2024
The CIA and other intelligence agencies have repeatedly downplayed these incidents, officially referred to as “Anomalous Health Incidents” (AHIs). A 2023 National Intelligence Council report concluded it was “very unlikely” foreign adversaries were responsible, stating that investigations found no evidence linking hostile activity to the incidents.
Thank you Daily Mail!
CIA whistleblower “Alice” says she expected more from the CIA.
“We swore this oath and every day I watch them really continue to deny people's humanity and their injuries.”
Alice is facing $100K Medical Debt for Havana Syndrome treatments that are not… https://t.co/SHLkaTE79Q pic.twitter.com/C15S6QHSqp
— Catherine Herridge (@C__Herridge) December 30, 2024
Despite these denials, Congress and other officials have raised concerns. The House Intelligence Committee recently released an interim report suggesting it is “increasingly likely” that foreign adversaries, including Russia, are behind some of the reported attacks. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has also pointed to foreign involvement as a probable cause.
For the first time, there’s evidence of who might be behind the mysterious neurological symptoms known as Havana Syndrome, which has been reported by many American officials. https://t.co/5gpaz2Toy7 pic.twitter.com/vWAc8cv0ef
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) March 31, 2024
Alice criticized the intelligence community for ignoring victims and attempting to discredit their experiences. She revealed that the Defense Department acknowledged her injuries, writing in a letter that her “experiences are real.” In contrast, the CIA revoked her security clearance, citing psychological conditions.
This is… sickening.
The CIA knew "Havana Syndrome" was really attacks the entire time.
Just because someone looks okay doesn't mean they are, and some of you knew that years ago. It has been over a decade of lies, gaslighting, psychological warfare, Zersetung, physical… pic.twitter.com/4PaPg6cRL5
— Jessica McGuire (@jezzaica) December 28, 2024
“It’s another full-time job to handle the bureaucracy of trying to access benefits,” Alice said, describing the difficulty victims face in obtaining medical treatment and compensation. She accused the CIA of gaslighting victims and betraying those who had sworn to serve.
Havana syndrome patients reportedly promised healthcare that never came | US news | The Guardian https://t.co/vBJYDL05FB
— Adrienne Bradley (@music4everrrrrr) December 30, 2024
As of July 2024, over 300 individuals — including diplomats, intelligence officers, and their families — have reported symptoms consistent with Havana Syndrome, yet many remain without answers or proper support.
