DHS Advisers Want To TOSS Controversial Project – They Say It’s Not Needed!
(ConservativeHub.com) – In late April, the Biden administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told the world of its new Disinformation Governance Board to tamp down on alleged misinformation pushed on Americans by other nations. However, the new creation and its appointed director, Nina Jankowicz, quickly came under fire from Republicans for appearing to be a “Ministry of Truth.” Now, the federal agency’s advisers have said they don’t feel the board is needed.
The DHS concluded Monday that there is "no need" for a Disinformation Governance Board, after months of scrutiny from Republicans. | by @dianaglebova https://t.co/bXEYtITAcB
— National Review (@NRO) July 19, 2022
On Monday, July 18, advisors to the DHS said the Disinformation Board isn’t actually necessary following the criticism of internet privacy and free speech advocates. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) celebrated this announcement on Twitter, emphasizing there’s “no need” for the government’s “unconstitutional” board.
DHS decides today there was no need for its unconstitutional Disinformation Board after all pic.twitter.com/O1hjIywch2
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 18, 2022
This decision came a few months after Jankowicz stepped down from her shortly-held role as executive director, and the agency placed the board on pause until a thorough review took place. While advisors haven’t disclosed exactly what the analysis entailed, Hawley indicated the agency would issue a full draft report in early August detailing how the Department will “increase transparency and protect civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy” in ways other than this controversial board.
Do you think tossing the disinformation board is the right decision? Do you think concerted efforts from GOP lawmakers were necessary?
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