Posted 2/18/2024, 9:09:16 PM
Turner Defends Revealing Hints of Russian Space Weapon, Drawing White House Backlash
- Representative Turner defended hinting at classified intelligence about Russia developing a space-based nuclear weapon, saying he wanted to prevent an "international crisis"
- Turner faced criticism from the White House after his committee called for releasing classified information without specifics
- U.S. officials said the intelligence relates to a Russian weapon designed to take down U.S. satellite networks important for defense and infrastructure
- The Biden administration briefed Congress that any Russian space-based system poses "no immediate threat to anyone’s safety"
- Turner stood by his decision to release the information, saying it brought the administration's attention to the issue and they are now taking it seriously