The Trump Report Why did the US buy mystery weapon linked to Havana Syndrome? | Michael Weiss
Jan 16, 2026
Michael Weiss, an investigative journalist and editor at The Insider, dives into the fascinating world of anomalous health incidents linked to Havana Syndrome. He discusses the mysterious device recently acquired by the US and its implications for global security. Weiss details the symptoms of AHI, the historical ties to Russian research, and the ongoing debate over the technology’s plausibility. He also explores internal skepticism within US agencies and the crucial role of journalism in uncovering these hidden narratives.
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AHIs Match Directed-Energy Profiles
- Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs) caused sudden, severe neurological symptoms among US diplomats and agents starting in Havana in 2016–17.
- Michael Weiss argues these symptoms plausibly match effects from directed energy or acoustic devices rather than mass hysteria.
Geolocated GRU Links Strengthen Suspicion
- Weiss's investigation linked GRU unit 29155 operatives to locations and timings of several AHI cases.
- He says geolocation and contemporaneous medical records strengthened the case against a kinetic foreign actor.
Victims Describe Sudden, Localized Attacks
- A victim in Tbilisi was washing clothes and was instantly nauseous after feeling pressure on one side of her head and recovered after leaving the spot.
- Another officer in Frankfurt was knocked unconscious in a stairwell and later diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury.