CBS News: Senators issued satellite phones, offered demonstrations on upgraded security devices
Amid growing concerns of security risks to members of Congress, more than 50 senators have been issued satellite phones for emergency communication, people familiar with the measures told CBS News. The devices are part of a series of new security measures being offered to senators by the Senate Sergeant at Arms, who took over shortly after the assault on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The satellite phone technology has been offered to all 100 senators. CBS News has learned at least 50 have accepted the phones, which Senate administrative staff recommend senators keep in close proximity during their travels.
In testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee last month, Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson said satellite communication is being deployed "to ensure a redundant and secure means of communication during a disruptive event."
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WNU editor: The above CBS news report caught my attention last night.
Why the sudden rush to make sure US Senators have satellite phones?
The public reason why these phones are being deployed is "to ensure a redundant and secure means of communication during a disruptive event." But no one is saying what that "disruptive event" may be.
A few months ago I commented on what are the signs that I look for that will tell me that our governments are preparing for a major war. The issuing of satellite phones was one of them.