The U.S. Government has announced plans to revoke the security clearance of Christopher Krebs, the former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The decision comes as part of a broader review of alleged political censorship and abuse of authority within Government ranks.
The memorandum issued highlights concerns over "elitist leaders" in Government who allegedly censored speech and influenced public opinion against conservative views. CISA, under Krebs' leadership, is accused of suppressing information related to the 2020 election and the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, Krebs and CISA allegedly "suppressed conservative viewpoints under the guise of combatting supposed disinformation" and attempted to censor election-related information.
The Government’s decision is part of a constitutional obligation to respect free speech rights and address unlawful actions by those in positions of power. According to the memorandum, "Abusive conduct of this sort both violates the First Amendment and erodes trust in Government."
The heads of executive departments are directed to "revoke any active security clearance held by Christopher Krebs" and to review the security clearances of individuals associated with Krebs.
Additionally, the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with reviewing Krebs’ tenure at CISA. The review aims to uncover any misconduct and ensure compliance with Executive Order 14149, which focuses on restoring freedom of speech and ending Federal censorship.
The memorandum clarifies that it does not establish enforceable rights or benefits against U.S. entities or officers.
