In a stunning move that raises concerns for patriots across the nation, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority has decided to hand over an 11-year contract for its E-ZPass system to ST Electronics, a company based in Singapore with reported ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This controversial decision has ignited fears of potential surveillance, given the company’s ability to gather critical data, such as drivers’ names, license plates, routes, and schedules.
Voicing his concerns, Republican Senator Tom Cotton warned about the dangers of companies like ST Electronics, which he suggests might serve as arms of the Chinese regime, collecting data for a global surveillance network. This multimillion-dollar contract grants ST Electronics access to a trove of information from millions of drivers every day.
Conservative voices, including Representative Chris Smith, are demanding a thorough investigation into this decision, highlighting the severe national security risks it poses. History isn’t on ST Electronics’ side either; the company was accused in 2018 of cooperating with the Chinese military.
The article takes aim at New Jersey Democrats, particularly under the leadership of Governor Phil Murphy, criticizing them for their silence on this pressing issue. It argues that the contract should be voided in favor of a trusted American company to prevent China from gaining access to sensitive data, thereby safeguarding the privacy and security of American citizens.
As the article concludes, it calls for decisive action to secure national safety and prevent any foreign powers from exploiting systems like E-ZPass for surveillance.
