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“Our defenses are good—very good—but the scale is a challenge,” Hawk admits. “We need to do the basics well to prevent large-scale crises.”
Leadership Turmoil and Its Impact
Hawk’s career was abruptly affected when he was fired in April after a controversial meeting with President Biden, driven by allegations from far-right activist Laura Loomer linking his appointment to disloyalty. Hawk, fiercely committed to national security, defies these claims, emphasizing his dedication to protecting the U.S.
“I’ve always been committed to our nation's security,” he affirms. “Disloyalty? Absolutely not.” His removal raises concerns about the loss of experienced leadership at a critical juncture when U.S. cybersecurity faces mounting challenges.