# This cybersecurity agency is supposed to protect U.S. elections. Officials fear it’s been compromised by Trump

- Source: Government Executive
- Published: 2026-10-19T21:59:47+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.govexec.com/technology/2026/10/cybersecurity-agency-supposed-protect-us-elections-officials-fear-its-been-compromised-trump/416687/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/this-cybersecurity-agency-is-supposed-to-protect-u-s-elections-officia-34f78c/

President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget proposal would reduce funding for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency by another $700 million, which could necessitate 900 additional layoffs.

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