Trump signs order targeting former CISA head Chris Krebs
a year ago
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- President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting former CISA head Chris Krebs.
- Krebs contradicted Trump's baseless claims about the 2020 election being rigged.
- The order mandates the DOJ to investigate Krebs and revoke his security clearance.
- Krebs had stated the 2020 election was 'the most secure in American history'.
- The order also suspends security clearances for individuals associated with Krebs, including at SentinelOne.
- The investigation will review CISA's activities over the past six years for alleged censorship.
- Critics argue the order is politically motivated and distracts from economic issues.
- CISA has faced GOP criticism for combating misinformation related to elections and COVID-19.
- The order claims Krebs 'weaponized' his authority and suppressed conservative viewpoints.
- Trump also accused Krebs of hiding controversies around Hunter Biden's laptop.