Summerlee.House Congresswoman Lee Presses for Answers on NSO Group's Ties to Trump Administration
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- •Rep. Summer Lee demands a briefing on NSO Group's ties to the Trump Administration.
- •NSO Group's Pegasus software has been used to target journalists and activists worldwide.
- •The recent acquisition of NSO Group by an American firm raises national security concerns.
On May 7, 2026, Rep. Summer Lee demanded a briefing from the Commerce Department regarding the Trump Administration's connections to NSO Group, an Israeli spyware firm blacklisted by the U.S. government. The company, known for its Pegasus software, has been implicated in targeting journalists and activists globally. Lee's concerns stem from NSO Group's recent acquisition by an American firm and its new executive chairman, David Friedman, a former Trump attorney and ambassador. The letter highlights potential risks of using NSO's technology for spying on American citizens. Lee's request includes details on communications between the Commerce Department and NSO Group, as well as any discussions about the use of its spyware by federal law enforcement. The situation raises significant national security concerns amid ongoing scrutiny of commercial spyware use by the government.
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