Sen. Thom Tillis | Sen. Thom Tillis Official Website
Sen. Thom Tillis | Sen. Thom Tillis Official Website
Senator Thom Tillis has addressed a letter to FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate, seeking clarification on the leaks regarding an Iranian-backed cyberattack targeting Kash Patel. Patel is President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI Director.
"I write to express concern about reports that Kash Patel was targeted in an Iranian-backed cyberattack. For an Iranian-backed group to have targeted the potential next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is extremely alarming. Also alarming is the speed at which sensitive and potentially classified information about this attack spread to the news media," stated Senator Tillis.
Tillis highlighted reports from NBC News, indicating that two senior law enforcement officials confirmed details of the cyberattack to their outlet. This information was also shared with CNN and CBS, which then communicated it to British broadcaster BBC. "As you know, it is imperative that the FBI and other intelligence agencies maintain confidentiality to ensure the American people are safe from enemies at home and abroad," concluded Senator Tillis.
The full text of Senator Tillis's letter is available online.
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