NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to confront Russian cyber threat

[flacaltenn]

NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to confront Russian cyber threat - CNNPolitics

What's up with this?? Trump still will not deal with Russia--as they deserve...I'm not into conspiracy theories..but you got to wonder..just what does Putin have on Trump??

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.
Asked by Democratic Sen. Jack Reed if he has been directed by the President, through the defense secretary, to confront Russian cyber operators at the source, Rogers said "no I have not" but noted that he has tried to work within the authority he maintains as a commander.
While he did not agree with Reed's characterization that the US has been "sitting back and waiting," Rogers admitted that it is fair to say that "we have not opted to engage in some of the same behaviors we are seeing" with regards to Russia.

US intel chiefs unanimous that Russia is targeting 2018 elections
"It has not changed the calculus or the behavior on behalf of the Russians," Rogers said about the US response to Russia's cyber threat to date.
"They have not paid a price that is sufficient to change their behavior," he added.
Reed, D-Rhode Island, also asked FBI Director Christopher Wray, earlier this month whether the efforts to counter Russia's election activities in 2018 had been directed by Trump.
"Not as specifically directed by the President," Wray responded during a hearing at the Senate Intelligence Committee.
On Tuesday, Rogers reiterated that he still views Moscow as a threat to the 2018 elections, a stance that is consistent with what he and other top national security officials told the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this month.
"We expect Russia to continue using propaganda, social media, false-flag personas, sympathetic spokesmen and other means to influence, to try to build on its wide range of operations and exacerbate social and political fissures in the United States," Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats previously testified.
"There should be no doubt that Russia perceives its past efforts as successful and views the 2018 US midterm elections as a potential target for Russian influence operations," he said.
But that conclusion appears at odds with Trump's repeated dismissals of Russian election meddling.
Trump declared last week that "the facts" prove he's been tougher on Russia than his predecessor, President Barack Obama but it is clear that is not the case -- especially when it comes to punishing Russia for interfering in US elections.

Trump says 'the facts' prove he's tougher on Russia than Obama -- they don't

Trump has yet to levy a single sanction to punish Russia for election interference, despite the fact that Congress almost unanimously passed legislation that took effect on January 29 requiring him to do so, and despite senior intelligence officials testifying that Russia is trying to disrupt the 2018 midterms.
Rogers clearly indicated on Tuesday that the US response to Moscow's interference in the 2016 election has been insufficient and has done little to deter ongoing attacks.
The NSA chief went on to tell lawmakers that the US is smart enough and strong enough to prevent Russian election hacking but admitted not enough is being done.

I work for the Department of Defense.

Trump has not told me once personally to show up for work and do my job.

WTF???

Are you deliberately stupid? That's all I can conclude. The director of the NSA requires national command authority to conduct operations against a foreign power..especially Russia. It sends chills up my spine to think you work for the DoD.

You were misled by partisan spin.. It's not that Rogers NEEDS approval for Cyber.. The issue is he needs approval to LAUNCH counter Cyber operations within our OWN BORDERS... Journalists were too stupid to realize this or figure it out.

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

Don't worry, snowflake, we're not going to make you learn how to speak Russian.

But we will make them eat Borscht....every day.

These loons crack me up. They rail Trump is a Putin puppet while Trump just killed about 300 Russians last week in Syria.

Trump did not kill anyone. I doubt he has the stones...just a scared boy...with no real heart, at all.

BTW..I doubt Putin or Trump give a hoot about a few pawns...they labor under the delusion that they are playing for higher stakes.

 

[Dschrute3]

NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to confront Russian cyber threat - CNNPolitics

What's up with this?? Trump still will not deal with Russia--as they deserve...I'm not into conspiracy theories..but you got to wonder..just what does Putin have on Trump??

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.
Asked by Democratic Sen. Jack Reed if he has been directed by the President, through the defense secretary, to confront Russian cyber operators at the source, Rogers said "no I have not" but noted that he has tried to work within the authority he maintains as a commander.
While he did not agree with Reed's characterization that the US has been "sitting back and waiting," Rogers admitted that it is fair to say that "we have not opted to engage in some of the same behaviors we are seeing" with regards to Russia.

US intel chiefs unanimous that Russia is targeting 2018 elections
"It has not changed the calculus or the behavior on behalf of the Russians," Rogers said about the US response to Russia's cyber threat to date.
"They have not paid a price that is sufficient to change their behavior," he added.
Reed, D-Rhode Island, also asked FBI Director Christopher Wray, earlier this month whether the efforts to counter Russia's election activities in 2018 had been directed by Trump.
"Not as specifically directed by the President," Wray responded during a hearing at the Senate Intelligence Committee.
On Tuesday, Rogers reiterated that he still views Moscow as a threat to the 2018 elections, a stance that is consistent with what he and other top national security officials told the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this month.
"We expect Russia to continue using propaganda, social media, false-flag personas, sympathetic spokesmen and other means to influence, to try to build on its wide range of operations and exacerbate social and political fissures in the United States," Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats previously testified.
"There should be no doubt that Russia perceives its past efforts as successful and views the 2018 US midterm elections as a potential target for Russian influence operations," he said.
But that conclusion appears at odds with Trump's repeated dismissals of Russian election meddling.
Trump declared last week that "the facts" prove he's been tougher on Russia than his predecessor, President Barack Obama but it is clear that is not the case -- especially when it comes to punishing Russia for interfering in US elections.

Trump says 'the facts' prove he's tougher on Russia than Obama -- they don't

Trump has yet to levy a single sanction to punish Russia for election interference, despite the fact that Congress almost unanimously passed legislation that took effect on January 29 requiring him to do so, and despite senior intelligence officials testifying that Russia is trying to disrupt the 2018 midterms.
Rogers clearly indicated on Tuesday that the US response to Moscow's interference in the 2016 election has been insufficient and has done little to deter ongoing attacks.
The NSA chief went on to tell lawmakers that the US is smart enough and strong enough to prevent Russian election hacking but admitted not enough is being done.

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NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to wipe his butt after going potty. NSA chief is now know as Mr. Smelly Pants arround the office.
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WoW! Did you clones all get your talking points at once? ROTFLMFAO!

Democrat Fake News travels fast. The loony Haters are in a frenzy over this one. It doesn't take much for them to throw a hissy-fit. They craaazy.

 

[Tom Horn]

Abolish the NSA. It's only being used as a weapon against US Citizens. We already have enough law enforcement agencies in this country. The NSA does more harm to Citizens than it does good.

And we still don't know if Roger's fingerprints are on any of those FISA warrants and unmaskings....he might be unemployed and hiring a lawyer one day soon.

 

[flacaltenn]

Abolish the NSA. It's only being used as a weapon against US Citizens. We already have enough law enforcement agencies in this country. The NSA does more harm to Citizens than it does good.

NSA is a HUGE asset for National Security.. Problem is THEY took a large chunk of FBI Domestic spying away from the FBI after 9-11 because the FBI was so "old-fashioned" with data and technology. And the Congress gave the NSA that big new Big Brother collection and spying operation in Utah..

We KILLED domestic spying in the US after it was abused in the 70s. We should severely RESTRICT domestic spying and cyber operations NOW again...

 

[Dschrute3]

Democrat Fake News travels fast. Movin on...

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to confront Russian cyber threat - CNNPolitics

What's up with this?? Trump still will not deal with Russia--as they deserve...I'm not into conspiracy theories..but you got to wonder..just what does Putin have on Trump??

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.
Asked by Democratic Sen. Jack Reed if he has been directed by the President, through the defense secretary, to confront Russian cyber operators at the source, Rogers said "no I have not" but noted that he has tried to work within the authority he maintains as a commander.
While he did not agree with Reed's characterization that the US has been "sitting back and waiting," Rogers admitted that it is fair to say that "we have not opted to engage in some of the same behaviors we are seeing" with regards to Russia.

US intel chiefs unanimous that Russia is targeting 2018 elections
"It has not changed the calculus or the behavior on behalf of the Russians," Rogers said about the US response to Russia's cyber threat to date.
"They have not paid a price that is sufficient to change their behavior," he added.
Reed, D-Rhode Island, also asked FBI Director Christopher Wray, earlier this month whether the efforts to counter Russia's election activities in 2018 had been directed by Trump.
"Not as specifically directed by the President," Wray responded during a hearing at the Senate Intelligence Committee.
On Tuesday, Rogers reiterated that he still views Moscow as a threat to the 2018 elections, a stance that is consistent with what he and other top national security officials told the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this month.
"We expect Russia to continue using propaganda, social media, false-flag personas, sympathetic spokesmen and other means to influence, to try to build on its wide range of operations and exacerbate social and political fissures in the United States," Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats previously testified.
"There should be no doubt that Russia perceives its past efforts as successful and views the 2018 US midterm elections as a potential target for Russian influence operations," he said.
But that conclusion appears at odds with Trump's repeated dismissals of Russian election meddling.
Trump declared last week that "the facts" prove he's been tougher on Russia than his predecessor, President Barack Obama but it is clear that is not the case -- especially when it comes to punishing Russia for interfering in US elections.

Trump says 'the facts' prove he's tougher on Russia than Obama -- they don't

Trump has yet to levy a single sanction to punish Russia for election interference, despite the fact that Congress almost unanimously passed legislation that took effect on January 29 requiring him to do so, and despite senior intelligence officials testifying that Russia is trying to disrupt the 2018 midterms.
Rogers clearly indicated on Tuesday that the US response to Moscow's interference in the 2016 election has been insufficient and has done little to deter ongoing attacks.
The NSA chief went on to tell lawmakers that the US is smart enough and strong enough to prevent Russian election hacking but admitted not enough is being done.

All those useless silly "ads" that nobody paid attention ORIGINATED IN THE USA.. That's what the charges are about. Russian biz men set up their operations in AMERICA..

Not really a job for NSA to "disrupt" domestic commerce. And conduct OFFENSIVE cyber warfare within our borders. I watched MSNBC rant about this morning and they really do not understand how things work in terms of cyber warfare or what the Russian biz guys did..

It can be handled thru State or FBI as a CRIMINAL prosecution because it happened DOMESTICALLY.

You do NOT want the NSA having MORE operational power in the CONUS..

I see your point..but the orders..originated in Russia...and the only way to dissuade Putin..will be a massive counter attack...on Russian interests..and the NSA..or maybe the Air Force cyber boys--are the ones for that.

 

[JBond]

trump needs to do HIS job.

Funny stuff. Obama hid his Russians buddies actions and allowed them to continue for a reason.

 

[flacaltenn]

Abolish the NSA. It's only being used as a weapon against US Citizens. We already have enough law enforcement agencies in this country. The NSA does more harm to Citizens than it does good.

And we still don't know if Rogers fingerprints are on any of those FISA warrants and unmaskings....he might be unemployed and hiring a lawyer one day soon.

Rogers is a hero when it comes to FISA abuse. Although he lies about how the 702 system is GENERALLY abused, he DOES want it to run "by the book".. When the FISA court reprimanded everyone about FISA abuse and unmasking last year -- ROGERS took action. He closed a LOT of loopholes that the Admin had used to expand bureaucratic access to the requests/unmaskings.

 

[Windparadox]

`
All corporations invest money in counter-hacking technology. There have been some spectacular fails that way such as Yahoo, Target, Equifax, and even the NSA itself. If you count the Russians alleged hack into our voting machines, it's my opinion that the US is a sitting duck. The very same hacking tools the NSA developed are being used against us. Given the NSA's inability to protect their own resources, maybe having our own Department of Cyber Security & Research, as a national defense, might be something worth discussing.
`

 

[Valerie]

Democrat Fake News travels fast. Movin on...

buh bye




meanwhile back in reality:

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to confront Russian cyber threat - CNNPolitics

What's up with this?? Trump still will not deal with Russia--as they deserve...I'm not into conspiracy theories..but you got to wonder..just what does Putin have on Trump??

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.
Asked by Democratic Sen. Jack Reed if he has been directed by the President, through the defense secretary, to confront Russian cyber operators at the source, Rogers said "no I have not" but noted that he has tried to work within the authority he maintains as a commander.
While he did not agree with Reed's characterization that the US has been "sitting back and waiting," Rogers admitted that it is fair to say that "we have not opted to engage in some of the same behaviors we are seeing" with regards to Russia.

US intel chiefs unanimous that Russia is targeting 2018 elections
"It has not changed the calculus or the behavior on behalf of the Russians," Rogers said about the US response to Russia's cyber threat to date.
"They have not paid a price that is sufficient to change their behavior," he added.
Reed, D-Rhode Island, also asked FBI Director Christopher Wray, earlier this month whether the efforts to counter Russia's election activities in 2018 had been directed by Trump.
"Not as specifically directed by the President," Wray responded during a hearing at the Senate Intelligence Committee.
On Tuesday, Rogers reiterated that he still views Moscow as a threat to the 2018 elections, a stance that is consistent with what he and other top national security officials told the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this month.
"We expect Russia to continue using propaganda, social media, false-flag personas, sympathetic spokesmen and other means to influence, to try to build on its wide range of operations and exacerbate social and political fissures in the United States," Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats previously testified.
"There should be no doubt that Russia perceives its past efforts as successful and views the 2018 US midterm elections as a potential target for Russian influence operations," he said.
But that conclusion appears at odds with Trump's repeated dismissals of Russian election meddling.
Trump declared last week that "the facts" prove he's been tougher on Russia than his predecessor, President Barack Obama but it is clear that is not the case -- especially when it comes to punishing Russia for interfering in US elections.

Trump says 'the facts' prove he's tougher on Russia than Obama -- they don't

Trump has yet to levy a single sanction to punish Russia for election interference, despite the fact that Congress almost unanimously passed legislation that took effect on January 29 requiring him to do so, and despite senior intelligence officials testifying that Russia is trying to disrupt the 2018 midterms.
Rogers clearly indicated on Tuesday that the US response to Moscow's interference in the 2016 election has been insufficient and has done little to deter ongoing attacks.
The NSA chief went on to tell lawmakers that the US is smart enough and strong enough to prevent Russian election hacking but admitted not enough is being done.

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NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to wipe his butt after going potty. NSA chief is now know as Mr. Smelly Pants arround the office.
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WoW! Did you clones all get your talking points at once? ROTFLMFAO!

/----/ No one gives me talking points. We've been battling you Libtard Moonbats since 2001 and know you like a book.

Lol..as long as yhou think folks like me are Liberals--you will be wrong. You just don't have the world view..to be nuanced..and see that it is not all about Left vs Right.

Partisan hack.

 

[flacaltenn]

NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to confront Russian cyber threat - CNNPolitics

What's up with this?? Trump still will not deal with Russia--as they deserve...I'm not into conspiracy theories..but you got to wonder..just what does Putin have on Trump??

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.
Asked by Democratic Sen. Jack Reed if he has been directed by the President, through the defense secretary, to confront Russian cyber operators at the source, Rogers said "no I have not" but noted that he has tried to work within the authority he maintains as a commander.
While he did not agree with Reed's characterization that the US has been "sitting back and waiting," Rogers admitted that it is fair to say that "we have not opted to engage in some of the same behaviors we are seeing" with regards to Russia.

US intel chiefs unanimous that Russia is targeting 2018 elections
"It has not changed the calculus or the behavior on behalf of the Russians," Rogers said about the US response to Russia's cyber threat to date.
"They have not paid a price that is sufficient to change their behavior," he added.
Reed, D-Rhode Island, also asked FBI Director Christopher Wray, earlier this month whether the efforts to counter Russia's election activities in 2018 had been directed by Trump.
"Not as specifically directed by the President," Wray responded during a hearing at the Senate Intelligence Committee.
On Tuesday, Rogers reiterated that he still views Moscow as a threat to the 2018 elections, a stance that is consistent with what he and other top national security officials told the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this month.
"We expect Russia to continue using propaganda, social media, false-flag personas, sympathetic spokesmen and other means to influence, to try to build on its wide range of operations and exacerbate social and political fissures in the United States," Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats previously testified.
"There should be no doubt that Russia perceives its past efforts as successful and views the 2018 US midterm elections as a potential target for Russian influence operations," he said.
But that conclusion appears at odds with Trump's repeated dismissals of Russian election meddling.
Trump declared last week that "the facts" prove he's been tougher on Russia than his predecessor, President Barack Obama but it is clear that is not the case -- especially when it comes to punishing Russia for interfering in US elections.

Trump says 'the facts' prove he's tougher on Russia than Obama -- they don't

Trump has yet to levy a single sanction to punish Russia for election interference, despite the fact that Congress almost unanimously passed legislation that took effect on January 29 requiring him to do so, and despite senior intelligence officials testifying that Russia is trying to disrupt the 2018 midterms.
Rogers clearly indicated on Tuesday that the US response to Moscow's interference in the 2016 election has been insufficient and has done little to deter ongoing attacks.
The NSA chief went on to tell lawmakers that the US is smart enough and strong enough to prevent Russian election hacking but admitted not enough is being done.

All those useless silly "ads" that nobody paid attention ORIGINATED IN THE USA.. That's what the charges are about. Russian biz men set up their operations in AMERICA..

Not really a job for NSA to "disrupt" domestic commerce. And conduct OFFENSIVE cyber warfare within our borders. I watched MSNBC rant about this morning and they really do not understand how things work in terms of cyber warfare or what the Russian biz guys did..

It can be handled thru State or FBI as a CRIMINAL prosecution because it happened DOMESTICALLY.

You do NOT want the NSA having MORE operational power in the CONUS..

I see your point..but the orders..originated in Russia...and the only way to dissuade Putin..will be a massive counter attack...on Russian interests..and the NSA..or maybe the Air Force cyber boys--are the ones for that.

Wouldn't help to attack Russia --- when the operations are ALREADY HERE.. And you don't KNOW how much this was coordinated by the Kremlin. There are independent "intel operations" COUPLED with the Russian mob and the oligarchy.. THEY run their OWN espionage and surveillance and psych operations..

The russian economy is a separate "command/control" structure with a lot of "competition" and agendas that are only mildly coordinated with the Kremlin.

 

[Tom Horn]

..

We KILLED domestic spying in the US after it was abused in the 70s. We should severely RESTRICT domestic spying and cyber operations NOW again...

What killed spying was nobody smokes cigarettes anymore. Back in the day, a spook could slide up beside some character and ask for a light and offer a smoke. He finds out if the guy is righthanded or lefthanded, what language he speaks, if he stinks of alcohol, what brand of watch he's wearing, and if he's nervous about talking to a stranger. And then.....everybody stopped smoking so we have to plant a GPS bug on him somehow.

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to confront Russian cyber threat - CNNPolitics

What's up with this?? Trump still will not deal with Russia--as they deserve...I'm not into conspiracy theories..but you got to wonder..just what does Putin have on Trump??

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.
Asked by Democratic Sen. Jack Reed if he has been directed by the President, through the defense secretary, to confront Russian cyber operators at the source, Rogers said "no I have not" but noted that he has tried to work within the authority he maintains as a commander.
While he did not agree with Reed's characterization that the US has been "sitting back and waiting," Rogers admitted that it is fair to say that "we have not opted to engage in some of the same behaviors we are seeing" with regards to Russia.

US intel chiefs unanimous that Russia is targeting 2018 elections
"It has not changed the calculus or the behavior on behalf of the Russians," Rogers said about the US response to Russia's cyber threat to date.
"They have not paid a price that is sufficient to change their behavior," he added.
Reed, D-Rhode Island, also asked FBI Director Christopher Wray, earlier this month whether the efforts to counter Russia's election activities in 2018 had been directed by Trump.
"Not as specifically directed by the President," Wray responded during a hearing at the Senate Intelligence Committee.
On Tuesday, Rogers reiterated that he still views Moscow as a threat to the 2018 elections, a stance that is consistent with what he and other top national security officials told the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this month.
"We expect Russia to continue using propaganda, social media, false-flag personas, sympathetic spokesmen and other means to influence, to try to build on its wide range of operations and exacerbate social and political fissures in the United States," Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats previously testified.
"There should be no doubt that Russia perceives its past efforts as successful and views the 2018 US midterm elections as a potential target for Russian influence operations," he said.
But that conclusion appears at odds with Trump's repeated dismissals of Russian election meddling.
Trump declared last week that "the facts" prove he's been tougher on Russia than his predecessor, President Barack Obama but it is clear that is not the case -- especially when it comes to punishing Russia for interfering in US elections.

Trump says 'the facts' prove he's tougher on Russia than Obama -- they don't

Trump has yet to levy a single sanction to punish Russia for election interference, despite the fact that Congress almost unanimously passed legislation that took effect on January 29 requiring him to do so, and despite senior intelligence officials testifying that Russia is trying to disrupt the 2018 midterms.
Rogers clearly indicated on Tuesday that the US response to Moscow's interference in the 2016 election has been insufficient and has done little to deter ongoing attacks.
The NSA chief went on to tell lawmakers that the US is smart enough and strong enough to prevent Russian election hacking but admitted not enough is being done.

/-----/
NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to wipe his butt after going potty. NSA chief is now know as Mr. Smelly Pants arround the office.
View attachment 179329

WoW! Did you clones all get your talking points at once? ROTFLMFAO!

Democrat Fake News travels fast. The loony Haters are in a frenzy over this one. It doesn't take much for them to throw a hissy-fit. They craaazy.

I know It's silly of me to ask..but just what in the OP is false..what, exactly, makes it fake news..if it is factually correct...and the quotes are exact?

 

[flacaltenn]

Democrat Fake News travels fast. Movin on...

buh bye




meanwhile back in reality:

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.

I see I didn't help figure out what that statement ACTUALLY means. You WANT to give the NSA authority to conduct cyber warfare WITHIN the USA????

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to confront Russian cyber threat - CNNPolitics

What's up with this?? Trump still will not deal with Russia--as they deserve...I'm not into conspiracy theories..but you got to wonder..just what does Putin have on Trump??

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.
Asked by Democratic Sen. Jack Reed if he has been directed by the President, through the defense secretary, to confront Russian cyber operators at the source, Rogers said "no I have not" but noted that he has tried to work within the authority he maintains as a commander.
While he did not agree with Reed's characterization that the US has been "sitting back and waiting," Rogers admitted that it is fair to say that "we have not opted to engage in some of the same behaviors we are seeing" with regards to Russia.

US intel chiefs unanimous that Russia is targeting 2018 elections
"It has not changed the calculus or the behavior on behalf of the Russians," Rogers said about the US response to Russia's cyber threat to date.
"They have not paid a price that is sufficient to change their behavior," he added.
Reed, D-Rhode Island, also asked FBI Director Christopher Wray, earlier this month whether the efforts to counter Russia's election activities in 2018 had been directed by Trump.
"Not as specifically directed by the President," Wray responded during a hearing at the Senate Intelligence Committee.
On Tuesday, Rogers reiterated that he still views Moscow as a threat to the 2018 elections, a stance that is consistent with what he and other top national security officials told the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this month.
"We expect Russia to continue using propaganda, social media, false-flag personas, sympathetic spokesmen and other means to influence, to try to build on its wide range of operations and exacerbate social and political fissures in the United States," Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats previously testified.
"There should be no doubt that Russia perceives its past efforts as successful and views the 2018 US midterm elections as a potential target for Russian influence operations," he said.
But that conclusion appears at odds with Trump's repeated dismissals of Russian election meddling.
Trump declared last week that "the facts" prove he's been tougher on Russia than his predecessor, President Barack Obama but it is clear that is not the case -- especially when it comes to punishing Russia for interfering in US elections.

Trump says 'the facts' prove he's tougher on Russia than Obama -- they don't

Trump has yet to levy a single sanction to punish Russia for election interference, despite the fact that Congress almost unanimously passed legislation that took effect on January 29 requiring him to do so, and despite senior intelligence officials testifying that Russia is trying to disrupt the 2018 midterms.
Rogers clearly indicated on Tuesday that the US response to Moscow's interference in the 2016 election has been insufficient and has done little to deter ongoing attacks.
The NSA chief went on to tell lawmakers that the US is smart enough and strong enough to prevent Russian election hacking but admitted not enough is being done.

All those useless silly "ads" that nobody paid attention ORIGINATED IN THE USA.. That's what the charges are about. Russian biz men set up their operations in AMERICA..

Not really a job for NSA to "disrupt" domestic commerce. And conduct OFFENSIVE cyber warfare within our borders. I watched MSNBC rant about this morning and they really do not understand how things work in terms of cyber warfare or what the Russian biz guys did..

It can be handled thru State or FBI as a CRIMINAL prosecution because it happened DOMESTICALLY.

You do NOT want the NSA having MORE operational power in the CONUS..

I see your point..but the orders..originated in Russia...and the only way to dissuade Putin..will be a massive counter attack...on Russian interests..and the NSA..or maybe the Air Force cyber boys--are the ones for that.

Wouldn't help to attack Russia --- when the operations are ALREADY HERE.. And you don't KNOW how much this was coordinated by the Kremlin. There are independent "intel operations" COUPLED with the Russian mob and the oligarchy.. THEY run their OWN espionage and surveillance and psych operations..

The russian economy is a separate "command/control" structure with a lot of "competition" and agendas that are only mildly coordinated with the Kremlin.

This is true..so we need to get in the game..and kick some ass...swipe some oligarch dollars...something.

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

Democrat Fake News travels fast. Movin on...

buh bye




meanwhile back in reality:

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.

I see I didn't help figure out what that statement ACTUALLY means. You WANT to give the NSA authority to conduct cyber warfare WITHIN the USA????

To be clear on my end..I do not believe that is what he meant.

 

[jillian]

NSA chief says Trump hasn't told him to confront Russian cyber threat - CNNPolitics

What's up with this?? Trump still will not deal with Russia--as they deserve...I'm not into conspiracy theories..but you got to wonder..just what does Putin have on Trump??

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.
Asked by Democratic Sen. Jack Reed if he has been directed by the President, through the defense secretary, to confront Russian cyber operators at the source, Rogers said "no I have not" but noted that he has tried to work within the authority he maintains as a commander.
While he did not agree with Reed's characterization that the US has been "sitting back and waiting," Rogers admitted that it is fair to say that "we have not opted to engage in some of the same behaviors we are seeing" with regards to Russia.

US intel chiefs unanimous that Russia is targeting 2018 elections
"It has not changed the calculus or the behavior on behalf of the Russians," Rogers said about the US response to Russia's cyber threat to date.
"They have not paid a price that is sufficient to change their behavior," he added.
Reed, D-Rhode Island, also asked FBI Director Christopher Wray, earlier this month whether the efforts to counter Russia's election activities in 2018 had been directed by Trump.
"Not as specifically directed by the President," Wray responded during a hearing at the Senate Intelligence Committee.
On Tuesday, Rogers reiterated that he still views Moscow as a threat to the 2018 elections, a stance that is consistent with what he and other top national security officials told the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this month.
"We expect Russia to continue using propaganda, social media, false-flag personas, sympathetic spokesmen and other means to influence, to try to build on its wide range of operations and exacerbate social and political fissures in the United States," Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats previously testified.
"There should be no doubt that Russia perceives its past efforts as successful and views the 2018 US midterm elections as a potential target for Russian influence operations," he said.
But that conclusion appears at odds with Trump's repeated dismissals of Russian election meddling.
Trump declared last week that "the facts" prove he's been tougher on Russia than his predecessor, President Barack Obama but it is clear that is not the case -- especially when it comes to punishing Russia for interfering in US elections.

Trump says 'the facts' prove he's tougher on Russia than Obama -- they don't

Trump has yet to levy a single sanction to punish Russia for election interference, despite the fact that Congress almost unanimously passed legislation that took effect on January 29 requiring him to do so, and despite senior intelligence officials testifying that Russia is trying to disrupt the 2018 midterms.
Rogers clearly indicated on Tuesday that the US response to Moscow's interference in the 2016 election has been insufficient and has done little to deter ongoing attacks.
The NSA chief went on to tell lawmakers that the US is smart enough and strong enough to prevent Russian election hacking but admitted not enough is being done.

but he'd run into a building where someone is firing an AR-15.

well, unless the AR-15 is being shot by a Russian.

 

[jillian]

Yeah, let's trust the NSA. The same NSA that's made spying on US Citizens its #1 priority. Uh huh, let's just trust the good ole NSA.

idiot trumploons

go work for vlad