The Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity agency, known as CISA, plays a crucial role in safeguarding the nation's election infrastructure from physical and cyber threats. In the aftermath of the 2020 election, where foreign disinformation campaigns were a significant concern, CISA has faced criticism for scaling back efforts to combat false information related to voting.
While CISA has been vocal about foreign disinformation, it has been less active in addressing domestic election disinformation. The agency no longer shares viral falsehoods flagged by election officials with social media platforms, and its webpage dedicated to debunking election rumors has seen minimal updates.
