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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for leading the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency during the election period?

Brian Where

Chris Krebs

Mark Esper

Ben Houghland

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Rumor Control website?

To spread election disinformation

To register new voters

To debunk claims of voter fraud

To promote election campaigns

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did election officials address concerns about deceased individuals on voter rolls?

By conducting new elections

By allowing all registrations

By updating voter rolls with death records

By ignoring the issue

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Chris Krebs' significant achievements in his role?

Winning the election

Developing new voting machines

Bridging the gap between federal and state election systems

Creating a new political party

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political figures supported Chris Krebs after his termination?

Both Democrats and some of Trump's appointees

No one supported him

Only Republicans

Only Democrats