Trump’s Election Security Dismantling Alarms State Officials
The Trump administration’s dismantling of key election security networks, built over eight years, leaves election offices vulnerable. Significant cuts to CISA, including the layoff of cybersecurity specialists and the cancellation of information-sharing initiatives, have severely weakened the nation’s ability to detect and respond to election threats. Simultaneously, the disbanding of key FBI task forces focused on foreign interference and domestic threats further compromises election security. These actions, justified by the administration as necessary to address unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud, have alarmed state officials and raised concerns about the integrity of future elections. State-level efforts to fill the void are underway, but face significant challenges.
John Q. Hosedrinker