House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has raised alarms over CISA Director Jen Easterly’s alleged evasion of congressional questions regarding the agency’s involvement in censoring election-related speech. In a letter to The Federalist, Jordan states that Easterly has avoided answering inquiries on four separate occasions.
Under Easterly’s leadership, CISA is said to be working closely with Democratic-led states to suppress speech deemed “misinformation” in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. Specifically, Jordan points to Pennsylvania’s “Election Threats Task Force” as an example of CISA’s involvement in local election oversight.
Jordan reports that Easterly was invited to testify in July 2024 but cited scheduling conflicts, leading to a lack of proposed alternative dates when the committee sought to reschedule. The letter demands that she appear for a transcribed interview without further delay.
In addition to the testimony request, the letter reminds Easterly of a congressional subpoena that compels CISA to produce communications related to content moderation. Jordan has expressed frustration over CISA’s inadequate response to this subpoena, noting that only a limited number of documents were provided.
CISA has faced criticism for its history of labeling factual concerns as “disinformation.” This was particularly evident during the 2020 election when social media posts discussing mail-in voting were flagged for removal. Critics are concerned that this practice undermines public discourse and transparency regarding election integrity.
As the inquiry unfolds, questions about the accountability of CISA and its leadership continue to grow, especially in light of its significant role in shaping narratives around elections.
