The Trump administration's national security team is considering eliminating the top White House cybersecurity job -- a decision that would likely rankle Democrats, many of whom fear possible foreign interference in the upcoming midterm elections. Specifically, John Bolton, who recently became President Donald Trump's national security adviser, is advocating for the elimination of the role of special assistant to the president and cybersecurity coordinator, Politico reported. The White House did not deny the role could be abolished, according to Politico. FRANKEN, DEMS RAISE ALARM ABOUT CYBER-MEDDLING IN MIDTERMSThe push to abolish the cybersecurity post also came as Democrats are increasingly warning about foreign interference during the elections. Two congressional Democrats, Reps. Ted Lieu, of California, and Ruben Gallego, of Arizona, also asked the White House to provide what security precautions Trump is taking to avoid being hacked by foreign hackers over his personal phone use.

Source: Fox News May 10, 2018 05:26 UTC