Trump's NSA Pick Joshua Rudd Backs Section 702 Surveillance Powers

• US Army Lieutenant General Joshua Rudd, Trump's NSA nominee, supports Section 702 foreign surveillance powers.
• Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows NSA to surveil foreigners using US digital infrastructure.
• The provision raises domestic surveillance concerns as law enforcement can access data without a warrant.
• A 2024 proposal for judicial sign-off before searching data failed in the House by one vote.
• Rudd remained noncommittal on seeking warrants for surveillance targeting Americans, drawing criticism from Senator Ron Wyden.

Why It Matters: Trump's NSA nominee Joshua Rudd supports Section 702 surveillance, but avoids committing to warrants for Americans.