Trump admin's purge of US cyber advisory boards was 'foolish,' says ex-Navy admiral

An interview with retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery criticizes the Trump administration’s early moves to dismantle DHS advisory committees—especially the Cyber Safety Review Board during its Salt Typhoon investigation—and to pause cyber-related funding, arguing these actions undermine national cybersecurity. He underscores China as the primary cyber adversary, supports more assertive U.S. offensive cyber measures (including targeting Volt Typhoon infrastructure), and contends that canceling investigations and halting effective programs weakens defenders and national security.