July 15, 2026

Trump Administration Cuts Election Security Staff and Disbands Election Assistance Commission

The Trump administration has cut nearly 1,000 personnel from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which is responsible for protecting U.S. election systems.
The administration disbanded the bipartisan U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leaving it without active leadership, which historically played a key role in maintaining election integrity.
These changes have prompted warnings from officials about increased vulnerabilities in election security and a potential erosion of public trust.