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The Steady State is an advocacy group of more than 200 former national security professionals. Formed in March of 2020, the group held a shared concern that then-president Donald Trump “has created an existential danger to the United States.”[1] Members are former U.S. officials who served throughout the United Sates' national security infrastructure in areas such as intelligence, defense policy, diplomacy, law enforcement, and as Congressional staff. They are members of the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, or are resolutely independent and have served the United States during both Democratic and Republican administrations[2]. The Steady State publicly endorsed then-presidential candidate Joe Biden in a letter published to their website and shared with the media. Their concerns were specific and in an open letter on their websitethey warned, "Our nation’s foreign affairs are in disarray; our alliances frayed, and our national prestige declining. Our approach to both friends and enemies abroad has been chaotic and unprincipled. Our credibility as a nation has been lessened.  And, perhaps most importantly, our place in the world as a source of moral leadership has nearly been lost. As a country, we are increasingly less secure and less safe,"[3] References Nakashima, Ellen (2020-03-18). "More than 100 national security professionals break with tradition and endorse a presidential candidate — Biden". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2021-12-19. State, The Steady. "MEMBERS". The Steady State. Retrieved 2021-12-19. State, The Steady. "Our Statement". The Steady State. Retrieved 2021-12-19.