Jen Easterly, director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, stated, 'I can say with confidence... that election infrastructure has never been more secure.' She emphasized that the improvements made since 2016 ensure that both physical and cyber security systems have been considerably strengthened to protect against potential threats during elections.
Easterly acknowledged that while there are ongoing cyber threats and physical threats to election officials, the infrastructure in place is ready to address these concerns and reiterated that the election community is prepared for November 5th: 'Our election infrastructure is secure and the election community prepared to meet the moment.'
Despite these improvements, Easterly's confidence contrasts sharply with the public sentiment, as many Americans express concern over voter fraud. Recent polls indicate that most concerns are found among Republicans still influenced by false claims regarding election rigging from the prior election cycle.
The piece highlights the tension between improved election security measures and widespread public mistrust. While numerous audits confirm the integrity of past elections, officials are actively debunking conspiracy theories surrounding voter fraud to reassure the public.
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