Noem Suggests Ending DHS Efforts to Combat Foreign Disinformation Campaigns
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has expressed support for Donald Trump's stance that the Department of Homeland Security should discontinue its anti-misinformation efforts aimed at countering foreign manipulation. This move would undermine the department's ability to counter and mitigate potential threats to national security.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security, has expressed support for ending the department's anti-misinformation efforts aimed at countering foreign manipulation. Her stance on the issue is seen as a departure from her predecessor's approach and has raised concerns among experts who argue that misinformation can have severe consequences. As the new head of DHS, Noem's views on this matter may shape the agency's priorities. The move has been met with criticism from some who fear it could embolden malicious actors.
