US under ‘national security threat’ while sources cite “concerning and destabilizing” Russian capacity

House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner calls for the declassification of information about a serious national security threat that some sources link to Russia

House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner on Wednesday called for the declassification of information regarding what he terms “a serious national security threat,” stressing the importance of transparency in addressing the issue while sources claim that the threat is linked to the development of new Russian weaponry.

Turner stressed that information on the danger is available to all members of Congress, but he also asked for more openness to enable legislators, the administration, and foreign partners to have informed conversations.

Turner’s plea is being made in the midst of increased worries about how the danger that has not been publicly acknowledged may affect national security. Turner called it a “potential foreign threat,” but he did not elaborate on its nature or origin.

“It is, in fact, a highly concerning and destabilizing” Russian capacity that “we were recently made aware of,” stated one of the people who has seen the classified document.

Turner said in a letter to his colleagues that the House Intelligence Committee had decided on Feb. 13 to make certain material accessible for legislators to study. This would allow members to evaluate the facts between Wednesday and Friday. 

Media was informed by a Democratic source with knowledge of the issue that the threat may lead to unstable circumstances and seriously jeopardize national security. The insider, however, refused to provide any further information on the threat’s origin.

Turner’s demand for declassification emphasizes how important it is to handle complicated security issues with more openness. Turner intends to enable a more comprehensive and knowledgeable response to the danger by providing the information to the public and Congress.

In response to Turner’s request for declassification, President Biden has not yet spoken. But as they try to comprehend and deal with the ramifications of the hidden danger, lawmakers will probably bring up this topic again.

Source: Newsroom