Chris Krebs
Chris Krebs is a cybersecurity expert and former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under the Trump administration. He gained prominence for his commitment to election security, notably declaring the 2020 presidential election secure before being dismissed by President Trump for contradicting election fraud claims. His leadership at CISA was marked by efforts to combat misinformation and protect U.S. election infrastructure, making him a key figure in discussions about election security and integrity.
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Chris Krebs refuted unfounded claims of 2020 election fraud and was investigated by Trump.
Trump made 10 key pledges a year ago – here’s what happened since then | US news
United Kingdom· 2026-01-20
Chris Krebs was fired during Trump’s first term after he rejected the president’s claims of widespread voter fraud during the 2020 election.
Tracking Trump’s retaliation | CNN Politics
United States· 2025-08-30
Chris Krebs angered Trump by assuring voters that the 2020 elections were secure.
Trump se postuló con una promesa de venganza. La está cumpliendo
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-25
Chris Krebs faced Trump's wrath after certifying the 2020 election results.
ماجرای انتقامگیری به سبک ترامپ؛ «این همان چیزی است که وعده داده بود!»
Iran· 2025-08-25
Trump directed his Department of Justice to investigate Chris Krebs, a former Trump cybersecurity appointee who had vouched for the security and accuracy of the 2020 election.
Newsmax reaches $67-million settlement in defamation case over 2020 U.S. election claims
Canada· 2025-08-18
Chris Krebs is a former CISA head who was fired for stating that the 2020 election was not rigged.
Justice Department opens investigation into New York attorney general who won civil fraud case against TrumpUnited States· 2025-08-08
Trump has withdrawn security clearances from and directed his administration to investigate two critics from his first term, Chris Krebs.
The Musk blowup reveals how Trump is remaking the presidencyUnited States· 2025-06-08
Chris Krebs was targeted by Trump for refuting his claims about the 2020 election.
Una ola de indultos de Trump redefine la criminalidad en EEUU
Honduras· 2025-06-06
Chris Krebs, a former high-ranking cybersecurity official, was also ordered by Trump to be investigated on the same day as Taylor.
Exfuncionario denuncia intento de Trump de investigarloDominican Republic· 2025-06-04Chris Krebs was criticized by Trump for refuting claims about 2020 vote fraud.
Cuomo probe will add to fears Trump is politicizing justiceUnited States· 2025-05-21
Chris Krebs, President Donald Trump’s former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, membership in Global Entry has been revoked.
Chris Krebs kicked off CBP’s Global Entry programUnited States· 2025-05-01Chris Krebs was sanctioned for publicly rejecting claims of fraud in the 2020 elections.
Exfuncionarios de EE. UU. acusan a Donald Trump de abuso de poder y represalias políticas directas
Guatemala· 2025-04-20
Trump ordered probes into critics, including Chris Krebs, who served in his first administration.
As he lionizes a strongman, Trump flexes power over the law, top colleges and the mediaUnited States· 2025-04-15
Chris Krebs oversaw the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, CISA, during Trump’s first term and affirmed the election Trump lost was free of fraud or tampering.
Trump’s retribution sends a chilling message to dissentersUnited States· 2025-04-12
Chris Krebs was dismissed by a tweet from President Trump after refusing to confirm the existence of election fraud.
Stupéfaction après la charge de Donald Trump contre l’ancien patron de l’agence de cybersécurité américaine
France· 2025-04-12
Chris Krebs was mentioned as one of the officials Trump ordered an investigation into.
Trump’s day of tariff mayhem contains a scary lesson for his second termUnited States· 2025-04-10
Chris Krebs was mentioned as one of the officials Trump ordered an investigation into.
Trump’s day of tariff mayhem contains a scary lesson for his second termUnited States· 2025-04-10Chris Krebs led the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency established by Trump.
Trump ordonă investigarea a doi consilieri din primul mandat care l-au criticat. Pe unul dintre ei îi acuză de „trădare”
Romania· 2025-04-10Chris Krebs comments on Trump's unprecedented legal threats.
Video: Elie Honig reacts to Trump’s unprecedented legal threatsUnited States· 2025-04-10
Chris Krebs was the former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director who rejected Trump's claims of voter fraud.
Trump targets two first term critics, a law firm and the American Bar AssociationUnited States· 2025-04-10Trump fired then-CISA director Chris Krebs for saying that the election was secure.
Trump administration cuts US efforts to support democracy at home and abroadUnited States· 2025-02-15
