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Senator Ron Wyden is holding up Trump's nominee for cybersecurity agency head until an unclassified report on telecom vulnerabilities is released amid concerns over a major cover-up. Meanwhile, Trump has signed orders that revoke security clearances and launch investigations into two former officials—Chris Krebs and Miles Taylor—who publicly criticized him. In a related escalation, Trump has also targeted a law firm involved with Dominion Voting Systems, actions critics say blur the line between political retaliation and abuse of power.
Trump Signs Orders Against Two Former Officials Who Criticized Him
On April 9, 2025, President Trump signed directives revoking the security clearances of two former officials—Chris Krebs and Miles Taylor—who had publicly criticized him, triggering investigations into their past actions.
Trump Targets 'Anonymous' Author, Ex-Cybersecurity Chief, and Law Firm in Escalation of Retribution
On April 9, 2025, Trump signed orders revoking the security clearances of ex-officials Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs while also targeting law firm Susman Godfrey, prompting concerns over unprecedented and potentially unconstitutional political retribution.
Senator Wyden Blocks Trump's CISA Nominee Over Telecom Cover-Up
Senator Ron Wyden is halting the confirmation of Trump's nominee for CISA until an unclassified 2022 report on U.S. telecom vulnerabilities is released, following cyberattacks linked to China's Salt Typhoon group.