Olivia Troye

Olivia Troye has worked in the Republican National Committee, the Pentagon, the Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad, the National Counterterrorism Center, and the Department of Homeland Security. But it was her role on the small team directly supporting Vice President Mike Pence that brought her the most challenging experiences of her career while making her all too aware of the surprisingly thin staffing for the next in line to the presidency.Lawfare publisher David Priess spoke to Troye about her path from El Paso to Philadelphia to Washington, her experience on Capitol Hill on 9/11, serving in Baghdad after the U.S. invasion, working at the National Counterterrorism Center and the Department of Homeland Security, differences between core National Security Council staff and the support staff for the vice president, the many different tasks that support to a vice president entails, Mike Pence as a customer of the President's Daily Brief, the value of civil service professionals, the ups and downs of working with Pence during the COVID-19 pandemic, the inappropriate handling of classified material she saw during her final years on the job, the ethical reasons spurring her to leave government service, the importance of reasonable gun control, and more.Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Homeland Security Advisor and Counterterror Advisor to VP Mike Pence, Olivia Troye, and other guests discuss topics including Trump's legal immunity, the escalation of violence between Israel and Gaza, Hamas' attack plans, the Great Migration, and themes in Sylvia Plath's 'The Bell Jar'

Joining the podcast are guests like an Opinion Writer for The Washington Post, a Professor of History at NYU, and an Author of “Persepolis”. They discuss Trump's legal troubles, threats to democracy, challenges in post-Roe Alabama, global news updates, January 6th events revelations, preserving democracy, and exploring critical thinking in 'Persepolis'.

Olivia Troye, a former Department of Homeland Security official under Trump, shares her insights on the dangerous implications of DHS messaging on social media. She discusses how these messages may inadvertently signal support for white supremacist themes. Olivia also highlights the erosion of trust between communities and federal agents due to uncoordinated tactics, and the chilling effects on press freedom following the FBI raid on a reporter. Their conversation delves into how political actions create an environment ripe for radicalization and real-world violence.

In this engaging conversation, Olivia Troye, a former national security adviser to Vice President Pence, shares her insights on political turmoil and institutional fear dynamics during the Trump administration. They explore Trump’s ‘trolling’ tactics and discuss the potential for a third term. Olivia reflects on Jane Goodall’s legacy of courage and the impact of military rhetoric on American politics. The dialogue also touches on the concerning evolution of ICE and the chilling effects of indictments on public servants. It's a compelling blend of urgency and introspection.