1. United States
2. Va.
3. Letter

Pete Hegseth’s reported directive to halt planning for Russian cyber threats is an unconscionable dereliction of duty that places our national security at grave risk. This reckless action, combined with the broader pattern of incompetence and corruption within this administration, is nothing short of an abdication of responsibility. It is indefensible that our government would willingly weaken our defenses against an adversary that has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness and capability to launch cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure. This decision is not just negligent—it is a direct betrayal of the American people. The role of government is to protect its citizens, not to leave them exposed to foreign threats for the sake of political gamesmanship. The failure to prioritize cybersecurity against a known aggressor is a gift to Russia, signaling that this administration is either willfully complicit or dangerously incompetent. Neither possibility is acceptable. The continued pattern of undermining national security, flouting the rule of law, and placing partisan interests above the well-being of this country cannot be tolerated. Immediate action must be taken to hold those responsible accountable. If this administration refuses to uphold its most fundamental duty—the protection of the United States—it must be removed from power by all lawful means available. Congress cannot stand idly by while this nation is compromised from within. Any representative who fails to condemn and oppose these actions is complicit in this disgrace. The American people deserve leadership that prioritizes security over political loyalty. The time for empty rhetoric is over—act now.