US Intelligence Agencies Urged to Increase Security Measures

In a recent tweet, @WarMonitors suggested that the United States needs to “up their game” in terms of intelligence gathering and security measures. The tweet came in response to the question of whether or not there are any Russian “spies” currently operating within the United States. The suggestion has sparked debate among members of Congress and other government officials, many of whom agree that the US should be taking more proactive steps to protect itself from foreign espionage. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) commented on the issue, saying “We must take every precaution necessary to ensure our national security is not compromised by foreign agents. We cannot allow our enemies to gain access to sensitive information about our nation’s defense systems or operations.” In addition, several former intelligence officers have spoken out in support of increased security measures. Retired CIA agent Mark Kelton said “The Russians have been known to use spies as part of their intelligence gathering efforts for decades now, so it is important that we remain vigilant and do whatever we can to prevent them from gaining access to classified information or compromising our national security in any way.” The US government has yet to make an official statement on the matter, but it is clear that there is a growing consensus among those in positions of power that more needs to be done when it comes to protecting American interests from foreign interference. As tensions between Russia and the United States continue to rise, it is likely that this issue will remain at the forefront of political discourse for some time.