Rep. Jim Jordan has accused CISA Director Jen Easterly of avoiding accountability by dodging congressional questions about the agency’s involvement in censoring election-related speech. In a letter obtained by The Federalist, Jordan asserts that Easterly has failed to answer inquiries on four occasions.
Jordan’s concerns focus on CISA’s alleged collaboration with Democratic-led states to censor speech considered “misinformation” as the 2024 presidential election approaches. He points specifically to the Pennsylvania “Election Threats Task Force” as evidence of CISA’s partnership with local officials to address perceived threats to elections.
Despite an invitation to testify in July 2024, Easterly claimed she was unavailable due to prior commitments. The committee’s subsequent offers for alternative dates went unanswered, prompting Jordan to demand a transcribed interview without further delay.
The letter also emphasizes an outstanding congressional subpoena requiring CISA to provide communications regarding content moderation efforts. Jordan has previously criticized CISA for its limited responses to this request, raising concerns about the transparency of the agency’s actions.
CISA has faced scrutiny for labeling factual discussions as “disinformation,” particularly during the 2020 election cycle when posts about mail-in voting were flagged for censorship. Critics argue that this behavior restricts public discourse and obscures important conversations about election integrity.
As the investigation into CISA’s practices continues, the need for transparency and accountability in government operations becomes increasingly critical, especially in the context of upcoming elections.
