Trump Wants Private Cyber Mercenaries. What Could Go Wrong?
The story focuses on the who (private firms) rather than the what (another layer of unaccountable, privatized warfare). This isn't new; governments have been offloading military functions to private contractors for decades, turning war into a lucrative business for the well-connected. Remember Iraq and Afghanistan? Blackwater (now Academi) racked up billions. This is less about 'expanding
conflict' and more about expanding profit margins for corporate entities who benefit directly from endless digital skirmishes, all while sidestepping congressional oversight. One might wonder if these 'private firms' also happen to be heavily invested in the very defense and cybersecurity stocks that soar with every new 'threat' manufactured. It appears the revolving door from government security
agencies to high-paying private contractor gigs just found another lucrative spin cycle. Who needs public accountability when you have quarterly earnings reports?