What Are They Preparing Us For?

Governments are warning their citizens. The Pentagon is preparing for prolonged disruption. Military activity is intensifying. Are we paying attention?

Luis Gonzalez | November 3, 2026

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the war with Iran will end immediately after the November 3 midterm elections. On Sept. 9, he made that prediction publicly. On Oct. 28, however, when asked whether he might order additional strikes after the election, Trump replied, “Anything’s possible.”

That same day, the Associated Press reported that American officials had privately urged several Middle Eastern governments and regional allies to prepare for renewed U.S. strikes against Iran after the election, as well as possible Iranian retaliation against energy facilities and other critical infrastructure. The diplomats briefed on those discussions said Trump had made no final decision.

So the president is talking about ending the war, while American officials are telling allies to prepare for another round of it.

That is worth paying attention to. And it is only one piece of what is happening.

In Palm Beach, the sight of two Avenger air-defense systems aboard a barge in the Intracoastal Waterway, immediately outside Mar-a-Lago, has raised another set of questions. These are mobile military systems equipped with Stinger missiles, designed to counter low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and drones. NORAD and U.S. Northern Command confirmed their deployment at the Secret Service’s request. The Secret Service described the current situation as a “heightened threat environment,” although officials have not identified a specific threat prompting the deployment.

More than 60 aircraft have reportedly been intercepted for violating restricted airspace around Mar-a-Lago since January 2025. The systems have also been positioned near the airport. This is not routine presidential security that most Americans see every day.

WPTV reported on the barge deployment, and WPBF reported the Secret Service’s heightened-threat statement.

Dan Bongino has been warning Americans about the possibility of cyberattacks that could produce regional brownouts and blackouts. On Oct. 28, he again urged listeners to prepare for as many as 30 days off the grid. His instruction was direct: “Be prepared for 30 days of being off the grid so you can support your family.” He was careful to say he was not predicting that the world would end tomorrow. His point was that a serious disruption could leave families on their own for an extended period.

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