
Rep. Jim Jordan has accused Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly of evading congressional questions regarding the agency’s role in censoring election-related speech. In a letter obtained by The Federalist, Jordan asserts that Easterly has avoided answering inquiries on four separate occasions.
Jordan highlights that under Easterly’s leadership, CISA is allegedly collaborating with Democratic-led states to suppress speech deemed “misinformation” ahead of the 2024 presidential election. He specifically references Pennsylvania’s newly established “Election Threats Task Force” as an example of CISA’s involvement in local election oversight efforts.
Despite being invited to testify in July 2024, Easterly claimed a scheduling conflict. When the committee proposed alternative dates, she reportedly did not offer any available options, prompting Jordan to request her appearance for a transcribed interview without further delay.
The letter also reminds Easterly of a congressional subpoena requiring CISA to provide communications related to its content moderation practices. Jordan has criticized the agency for its insufficient responses to this request, noting that only a small number of documents were produced.
CISA has faced criticism for its history of labeling factual concerns as “disinformation.” During the 2020 election, social media posts discussing mail-in voting were flagged for removal, raising concerns about the agency’s impact on public discourse and transparency regarding election integrity.
As the inquiry progresses, the accountability of CISA and its practices continues to be a focal point, especially given the agency’s critical role in managing narratives related to elections.