How Trump Left America Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

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Kristi Noem proposed making CISA "smaller" and "more nimble," a reversal from its intended growth.
CISA's budget was reduced and staff cut after it declared the 2020 election secure, leading to the dismissal of its director, Christopher Krebs.
Despite ongoing cyberattacks from Iran targeting U.S. infrastructure like water systems, the Trump administration has prioritized questioning election integrity.
The administration has halted intelligence briefings, ended funding for information-sharing networks, and hired individuals with a history of challenging election results.
Trust in CISA has eroded among both Democratic and Republican officials due to its politicization, with many state officials no longer viewing it as a reliable partner.
Experts warn that foreign hackers aim to undermine confidence in democratic institutions, a goal that aligns with the administration's own rhetoric on election fraud.
The attacks on water systems are seen as a potential precursor to more significant cyber threats against upcoming elections.

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