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Pentagon Misled? Rep. Bacon Reveals Halted Cyber Ops

5/19/2025

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In a surprising revelation, Republican Rep. Don Bacon disclosed that the U.S. halted cyber operations against Russia for a day in February amid peace negotiations for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This statement clashes with previous Pentagon denials, prompting Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman to accuse the military of misleading the public, intensifying scrutiny on the Pentagon's communication strategies.

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In a surprising revelation, Republican Rep. Don Bacon disclosed that the U.S. halted cyber operations against Russia for a day in February amid peace negotiations for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This statement clashes with previous Pentagon denials, prompting Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman to accuse the military of misleading the public, intensifying scrutiny on the Pentagon's communication strategies.