“[America] should consider carefully the precedents it will set when using these capabilities. Any cyber operation we conduct will either explicitly or implicitly be considered acceptable.”
Daniel furthermore warned about potential “unintended consequences, the murkiness surrounding attribution, and the perception that being on offense is better than defense.”
However, Republicans maintain contrasting outlooks. GOP Sen. James Lankford stated that the assertive cyber strategy will “effectively deter and respond to bad actors.”
Republican Sen. John Ratcliffe also shared similar thoughts. He lauded the Trump administration’s “strong commitment to improving the cyber posture of our nation.”
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