Readout of President Donald J. Trump's Meeting with Cybersecurity and Energy Sector Representatives

President Donald J. Trump met with Mayor Rudy Giuliani, General Keith Alexander, Thomas P. Bossert, and energy sector leaders today to address energy sector resilience and cybersecurity. President Trump thanked the participants in the meeting for their efforts and underscored the importance of a continuing public and private partnership to effectively combat threats against the energy sector, particularly the power grid. In the meeting, the leaders discussed unique challenges the sector faces and strategic initiatives, both underway and proposed, to address the evolution of malicious cyber activity. The President stated his continued commitment to enhancing electric grid security and resilience, noting that his Executive Order "Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure" is an important step towards that goal. The President made clear that his Administration is committed to working closely with infrastructure providers, improving the existing public and private partnership framework, and fostering collaborative relationships for effective risk management.