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#elections#cybersecurity#government#public trust#donald trump#cisa#dhs#voting machines#2026 midterms
The vote’s sentries fade States keep watch as trust wears thin Fall winds test the gates
 | author: | Andy Mannix and Doug Bock Clark | institution: | ProPublica | ¿porque no los dos? |
| tl;dr | The article reports that Trump administration appointees asked CISA to secretly obtain and hack a voting machine, a request former officials say was not carried out. It describes staffing cuts, reduced election-security assistance and disclosures of sensitive information that allegedly damaged cooperation with states ahead of the 2026 midterms. State officials say they have developed their own safeguards. The White House defends its election-security record, while CISA’s published plan promises continued support. | ||||
| deeper: | The reporting provides substantial historical context, named experts, linked records, multiple-source accounts and administration responses. It clearly notes that the hacking request was not executed. However, anonymous sources underpin the central allegation, and language such as “conspiracy-obsessed” and dramatic descriptions sometimes blur reporting with judgment. Sources overwhelmingly favor CISA’s previous approach. Its affirmative emphasis is professional, nonpartisan election administration, not a distinctly left- or right-wing agenda. The screenshots alone cannot establish the authenticity of the page or independently verify its claims. | ||||
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