Trump sends nomination of Joshua Rudd — potential NSA, Cyber Command leader — to Senate

The White House this week sent the nomination of Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence panels, teeing him up for a likely nomination to lead both U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency.

Rudd’s nomination was formally added to the Congressional Record on Monday night, with a note that it was received by the Senate Armed Services Committee and would be sent on to the Senate Intelligence Committee in 30 days. The notice does not specify what position he is being nominated for, but notes that he would be promoted to the rank of general — a requirement for the dual-hatted leadership at NSA and Cyber Command.

A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed that Rudd has been selected to lead Cyber Command and the NSA. A second person with knowledge of the situation said that Rudd interviewed for the dual-hat role at the White House last week. Additionally, the committees that Rudd’s nomination has been sent to oversee the dual-hat role.

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