Trump’s CISA Cuts: A Comedy of Errors in Election Security
Trump administration cuts to CISA will undermine US election integrity, as experts warn. With 300 personnel axed and $10 million in funding slashed, CISA’s critical work to secure elections against cyber threats and disinformation campaigns faces a significant setback. Experts emphasize the importance of federal support in safeguarding the nation’s democratic processes.
Hot Take:
Well, looks like the Trump administration is playing “Cut the Rope” with our election security! With CISA’s budget slashed and personnel shown the door, our elections might just become the new Wild West. Yeehaw! Saddle up, because the only thing more dangerous than a hanging chad is a foreign actor with a keyboard!
Key Points:
- The Trump administration has axed 300 CISA personnel and slashed cybersecurity funding.
- Cuts include a $10m reduction affecting the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and EI-ISAC.
- Election security efforts, including monitoring foreign interference, have been significantly impacted.
- Former officials warn that nation-state attacks and disinformation campaigns will likely continue.
- CISA claims that critical support services remain available to election infrastructure entities.
Already a member? Log in here