A spokesperson for the White House declined an interview request but defended Trump’s handling of election security in an emailed statement.
Current and former CISA employees and state election officials describe an agency that has become significantly less equipped to help states fight legitimate cyber threats.
Some people interviewed said they were worried that Trump and his allies continue to ratchet up rhetoric about voting security, particularly about threats to voting machines.
Now he specializes in election security at the Center for Democracy & Technology, a nonprofit that advocates for digital and civil rights.
Bis, the White House spokesperson, denied that the Trump administration broke any agreements in releasing the information.