In a jaw-dropping Fox News interview, former U.S. President Donald Trump openly acknowledged American cyber operations targeting China, framing it as standard global politics. 🕶️ When pressed on accusations of Chinese cyberattacks and intellectual property disputes, Trump countered: "You don't think we do that to them? We do. That's the way the world works."
The remarks, aired on Sunday Morning Futures, sparked immediate buzz among cybersecurity experts and political analysts. 🔍 Trump doubled down, calling the digital arena a "nasty world" while defending U.S. actions as part of an unspoken rulebook in international relations.
This rare admission throws shade on the high-stakes tech rivalry between Washington and Beijing, with implications for everything from AI development to global trade. 💡 As Gen Z digital natives navigate a world shaped by invisible cyber wars, Trump's blunt take raises questions: Is "hack vs. hack" the new normal? 🤖
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Trump admits U.S. hacks China, defends it as 'the way the world works'
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