Donald Trump intends to nominate former administration official and GOP lawyer #Sean #Cairncross as the next national #cyber #director, according to a document obtained by POLITICO.
Cairncross served as CEO of the Millenium Challenge Corporation for two years under the first Trump administration, a U.S. foreign aid agency that provides grants to stimulate economic growth in other nations.
Prior to being confirmed to lead the MCC, Cairncross served as a deputy assistant to the president under the first Trump term. He does not appear to have held formal roles in cybersecurity.
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