The Democratic National Committee has told candidates running as Democrats this fall they should not use phones made by Huawei or ZTE. The Trump administration says they represent a security risk. Earlier this year, the administration pressured AT&T and Verizon to drop plans to sell Huawei devices. Best Buy also stopped selling Huawei devices.
“Please make sure that you are not using or purchasing ZTE or Huawei devices anywhere within your staff — for personal or work-related use,” said Bob Lord, the DNC’s chief security officer in an email to party members.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai also believes Huawei represents a threat of espionage. Huawei phones are not sold on military bases.
Neither Huawei nor ZTE commented on the matter.
