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“I lived the consequences of decisions made behind closed doors."

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Olivia’s Story

Olivia spent nearly two decades in national security roles across multiple administrations, including as Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence. In 2020, she blew the whistle on what she saw. In 2026, she ran for Congress in Virginia; when the courts eliminated her district, she redirected that energy back into telling the stories that matter directly — every week, in writing and now on video, to an audience of over 2 million readers and followers.

Today she runs a civic media network focused on journalism, culture, community, and courage.

“One of other bravest voices of our time.” — Charlie Sykes, Host of To The Contrary

“An expert in all things that can kill Americans.” — Ali Velshi, MSNOW

“Troye…had much more courage than all of them.” — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker

“Olivia, you’ve been a great leader on this.” — Kamala Harris, fmr VPOTUS

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Independent analysis, reporting, and stories from the intersection of politics, national security, culture, and community. Published on Substack.

I had a front-row seat to history during Trump 1.0, and blew the whistle. Every week, I offer sharp insights, expose hidden risks, and unpack the headlines so we can stay informed and ready. Join me as I cut through the noise designed to distract us.

On 9/11, I Was Just Trying to Get Home by Olivia of Troye

On September 11, 2001, I walked past the burning Pentagon. Twenty-five years later, I am still reckoning with where that walk took me, and where America goes from here.

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Saturday Covfefe: How Did F-35 Parts End Up in China’s Hands? by Olivia of Troye

Martial law talk. Midterms. Missing ICE detainees. What exactly is going on here?

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Iran Is Talking to American Voters. Trump Is Talking to Xi. by Olivia of Troye

The speeches are over. The national security questions they left behind are not.

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Former White House national security official. Storyteller. Truth-teller. Host of Olivia of Troye. Real stories. Real stakes. Helping people connect the dots between power, policy, and everyday life.

OLIVIA OF TROYE 〜 REAL STORIES. REAL STAKES. 〜 NATIONAL SECURITY 〜 POLITICS 〜 PEOPLE & CONSEQUENCES 〜 THE SIGNAL BENEATH THE NOISE 〜

OLIVIA OF TROYE 〜 REAL STORIES. REAL STAKES. 〜 NATIONAL SECURITY 〜 POLITICS 〜 PEOPLE & CONSEQUENCES 〜 THE SIGNAL BENEATH THE NOISE 〜

A Snapshot of Olivia’s Media & Speaking Appearances

Olivia Troye joins the “Trump Report”.

Olivia Troye on the Jim Acosta Show: Rand Paul's Contempt Hearing Was Entirely Performative

Olivia Troye joins Malcolm Nance.

Olivia’s speech at the 2024 DNC.

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