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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, along with Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Roger Wicker, has sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the enhancement of U.S. offensive cyber capabilities against China. The letter expresses Senate Republicans' support for Trump's "peace through strength" agenda and emphasizes the need to deter Chinese cyber threats.

The correspondence highlights various cyber-attacks and espionage campaigns attributed to China during the Biden administration. These incidents reportedly involved intrusions into critical infrastructure systems, surveillance of millions of Americans via compromised telecommunications providers, and breaches into sensitive government systems.

"Mr. President, it is clear that deterrence must be restored in the cyber domain," stated the senators in their letter. They emphasized the necessity for decisive action to protect America's critical networks from threats posed by China and other adversaries.

In addition to this recent communication, Senator Tuberville is actively engaged in several initiatives related to national security and technology. He has sought answers from HHS following a cyber attack on Change Healthcare, visited Alabama's School of Cyber Technology and Engineering, called for an inquiry into Chinese AI applications on Pentagon devices, and pushed for clarity on U.S. national defense strategy.

Senator Tuberville serves Alabama in the U.S. Senate and participates in various committees including Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP (Health, Education, Labor & Pensions), and Aging.