US EditionTrump’s pick to lead the NSA vows to follow the law if confirmed
Lieutenant General Joshua Rudd supports retaining Section 702 foreign surveillance powers and pledges to follow legal limits if confirmed to lead the NSA and Cyber Command.
- On Thursday, Gen. Joshua Rudd told senators he will follow the Constitution and federal law in NSA surveillance, pledging this at his confirmation hearing as President Donald Trump's nominee.
- Amid concerns over politicization, senators pressed Gen. Joshua Rudd because the U.S. National Security Agency has lacked a permanent director since President Donald Trump fired Gen. Tim Haugh last year.
- Rudd noted the NSA protects service members and the homeland, describing its expanded role in recent years against digital threats from China and Russia, while The Associated Press reported his Army special forces background.
- If confirmed, Rudd would lead U.S. Cyber Command and the U.S. National Security Agency, with senators from both parties expecting full U.S. Senate confirmation despite no announced floor vote date.
- Sen. Ron Wyden pressed Rudd on warrants for U.S. surveillance, and Rudd assured skeptical Democrats he would follow the law against targeting Americans for speech or beliefs.
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Rudd testimony on NSA director nomination
Thursday, January 29, 2026On Jan. 29, 2026 U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Deputy Commander and Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd testified before the Senate Select Intelligence Committee on his nomination to become the next National Security Agency director. Rudd's Opening Statement Rudd's Response to Questionnaire for Completion by Presidential Nominees Rudd's Response to Committee Additional Pre-Hearing Questions Featured: Related Documents Tags: CYBERCOM
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Trump's pick to lead the NSA vows to follow the law if confirmed
The Army general tapped to lead the NSA is promising to follow the law and the Constitution when it comes to using the NSA's powerful surveillance tools. Lt. Gen.
Trump's NSA pick endorses post-9/11 surveillance powers, stays vague on warrants
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 - U.S. Army Lieutenant General Joshua Rudd, President Donald Trump's pick to head the National Security Agency, said on Thursday he is in favor of keeping broad foreign surveillance powers introduced following the September 11, 2001, attacks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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