Trump Fires Cybersecurity Director Who Defied Election Fraud Claims

Trump Fires Cybersecurity Director Who Defied Election Fraud Claims

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Chris Krebs, head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, was tasked with protecting elections from cyberattacks. His efforts to ensure election integrity put him at odds with the President, who spread disinformation about voter fraud. Krebs led initiatives like Rumor Control to debunk false claims, such as dead people voting. Despite being fired, Krebs received support from both Democrats and some Trump appointees. His work was praised for bridging the gap between federal and state election systems, marking a significant achievement in cybersecurity policy.

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