Trump says he fired top cybersecurity official Christopher Krebs – Axios

Trump says he fired top cybersecurity official Christopher Krebs - Axios 2President Trump announced on Twitter Tuesday night that Christopher Krebs, the head of the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, had been fired effective immediately.

Why it matters: Krebs, who is responsible for securing voting technology, has drawn bipartisan praise for his handling of the election and debunking of misinformation. Reuters recently reported he expected to be fired after he pushed back against false claims that Democrats “rigged” the election, a claim that Trump has heavily promoted.

Our thought bubble: Krebs is a universally respected figure even in the notoriously fractious world of cybersecurity and information security, notes Zach Dorfman, author of Axios’ Codebook newsletter.

What they’re saying: “Honored to serve. We did it right. Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow. #Protect2020,” Krebs tweeted Tuesday evening from his personal account following the news of his termination.

Source: Trump says he fired top cybersecurity official Christopher Krebs – Axios


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