"The country needs an NSA director with experience in U.S. signals intelligence activities around the world. General Rudd does not have that experience. This statement from Sen. Ron Wyden expressed his primary concern about the nominee's qualifications for the position."
"I'm confident that the incredible talent at Cyber Com-NSA will provide great advice. I'm confident that, if confirmed, I can continue to lead and enable those two organizations to provide the. Gen. Rudd told the Senate Armed Services Committee that his experience consuming and acting on cyber intelligence qualifies him for the role."
Gen. Joshua Rudd was confirmed by the Senate in a 71-29 vote to lead both Cyber Command and the National Security Agency in a dual role. This marks the first permanent leadership for these organizations since Gen. Timothy Haugh was removed last April following pressure from far-right activist Laura Loomer. Lt. Gen. William Hartman had served in an acting capacity since then. Rudd's confirmation required a procedural vote after Sen. Ron Wyden placed a hold, citing concerns about Rudd's lack of signals intelligence experience. Rudd brings a non-traditional background, having served as deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with extensive special operations experience. His Indo-Pacific background is viewed by some analysts as relevant to cyber operations involving China.
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