> In context, this particular issue is that DJB disagrees with the IETF publishing an ML-KEM only standard for key exchange.

No, that's background dressing by now. The bigger issue is how IETF is trying to railroad a standard by violating its own procedures, ignoring all objections, and banning people who oppose it.

They are literally doing the kind of thing we always accuse China of doing. ML-KEM-only is obviously being pushed for political reasons. If you're not willing to let a standard be discussed on its technical merits, why even pretend to have a technology-first industry working group?

Seeing standards being corrupted like this is sickening. At least have the gall openly claim it should be standardized because it makes things easier for the NSA - and by extension (arguably) increasing national security!