Ex-Election Cybersecurity Official Weighing Potential Legal Action After Trump Campaign Lawyer Makes Death Threat
Former top U.S. cybersecurity official Chris Krebs is weighing in after a Trump campaign lawyer made death threats against him.
Krebs, who led the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), was fired by President Donald Trump two weeks ago.
Now, Krebs is being threatened by a lawyer on Trump’s re-election campaign, Joe diGenova.
DiGenova said on “The Howie Carr Show,” anybody who thinks the election went well, like that idiot Krebs who used to be the head of cybersecurity. That guy is a class A moron. He should be drawn and quartered. Taken out at dawn and shot.”
In response, Krebs said during Tuesday’s “Today” interview, “The way I look at it is that we’re a nation of laws and I plan to take advantage of those laws. I’ve got an exceptional team of lawyers that win in court, and I think they’re probably going to be busy.”
Asked about potential legal action arising from remarks like those made by the lawyer, Krebs said, “We’re taking a look at all of our available opportunities.”
When asked if he is worried about his safety, Krebs said he is not going to “give them the benefit of knowing how I’m reacting to this. They can know that there are things coming though.”
Watch Krebs’ interview below:
.@SavannahGuthrie speaks with Christopher Krebs in his first live interview since being fired as the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Krebs points to the record of paper ballots as proof that the 2020 election was secure. pic.twitter.com/R9tdsTNBgZ
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) December 1, 2020
In a tweet where he noted Krebs was “terminated,” Trump accused Krebs of making a “highly inaccurate” statement — referring to a statement where his former agency said there “is no evidence that any voting system deleted or lost votes, changed votes, or was in any way compromised.” The agency also said this year’s election was “the most secure in American history.”
Krebs also touched on the allegations of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election made by the Trump campaign.
He said during the “Today” interview, “I am yet to see anything based in reality that would change my opinion,” referring to the previous CISA statement, adding that his former agency has “confidence” that “this was a secure election.”
On how he knows the election was secure, Krebs said, “It’s kind of a keep it simple, stupid approach: Paper ballots, 90-95% votes cast in the 2020 election had a voter-verifiable paper audit trail… And then regardless of what happens next in the subsequent canvass audit and recount process, if there is some sort of machine that’s compromised there’s subsequent checks.”
“The ability to go back, you effectively have the receipts and you can check the outcomes,” he added.
“Don’t let democracy ruin our Republic.” Captain Snowflake
The dear Captain is confused.
The US republic IS democratic, buddy.
Where’s the lie?
Cherl you hit the mark!
If more of you folks would actually seek the truth you would be enlightened and our country will have a better chance at survival.
Feelings should make you search the facts (truth) and the facts should direct our path. Feelings don’t direct what we do- that is foolish, but it enlightens is to do what we can. Not do everything for everyone because it is “government “ money.
Don’t let democracy ruin our Republic.
Also, John, making the suggestion to have someone killed and waiting for someone to take that suggestion to heart is the same technique employed by Dear Leader. It is called stochastic terrorism.
“He did not threaten him. Read the wording closely and tell us where he says I’m going to draw and quarter him or where he says I’m going to shoot him at dawn.” John
John is definitely confused, even though the quote is in the above article. Why is that John?
”He should be drawn and quartered. Taken out at dawn and shot.” Joe diGenova
Now, that threat is also confusing. After you draw and quarter someone, wouldn’t it be overkill to ALSO shoot him? That’s just wierd, John.
Jay you have scales on your eyes and hate in your heart.
Grasping at straws there Choo Choo! The only fraud and illegal activities with respect to the election is from Typhoid Trump and his sorry band of lawyer misfits! Lol. Like I’ve said to all you trump LOSERS…you are a threat to democracy and have no problem supporting a criminal. I’m looking forward to the bribery for pardon case coming out. There’s only one person who can pardon and that’s your boy. 😂
He did not threaten him. Read the wording closely and tell us where he says I’m going to draw and quarter him or where he says I’m going to shoot him at dawn.
Saying “he should be” is a long way from “I’m going to“. We hear much much worse from the left.
Ahhh. Poor Choo Choo Train Cheryl. You just used a naughty word you’ve just been awarded the most hypocrite award. So sad an excuse for a human being like you is sooo hateful.
Wow! Should add “June” to the list. Just 250,000! If you going to play make believe do it with more imagination.
First of all children who have died from the virus are few. THAT is the reason that Fauci has flipped flopped once again to say that they should be back in school.
I’m going to blame my Governor the hapless Wolf of PA who has no clue what he is doing. When the President offered help to the know it all Cuomo
he said no thanks. I got this. And then there were the nursing home deaths. So if you would turn off CNN you would sound so much more believable and not just another hater.
Kathy Griffin, a comedian, made a tasteless joke and the right-wing and corporate media lost their minds for a couple of months afterwards.
This clown Joe diGenova threatens the life of an innocent person and it’s Monday.
All you Democrats, try reading word for word what Bill Barr said and as for that Krebs, he had his 15 mins
I know this site has become the JJ,phylliphilis and Generally Confused sh** show but I do enjoy calling anyone of you out.
And lucky JJ….this is what Barr really said. Key word…..widespread. ANY fraud is illegal. Just like being a little pregnant. Either is or isn’t
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
Clueless Alan. Trumps sycophant AG Barr just came out to say there was no voter fraud so grow a brain! You don’t like the truth yet you continue to believe the lies! The only conclusion that I can come to is you’re just plain dumb and gullible. I bet you donated to Trumps scam fund to pay for his lifestyle after he leaves the WH…
Wow I am truly amazed that some people in America will blindly follow a shepard off a cliff. God gave you a brain and intelligence to see, observe and define facts for yourself. You blindly following a man who selfishly killed over 250,000 Americans for no other reason than his own damaged ego are pathetic and when your future generations see your actions they will cry with disgust. Shut off your hearing aides and put on your glasses and honestly see for yourself. Over 250,000 dead Americans elderly, young and even children you should be ashamed of your participation. Unless you have proof in your hand just shut up and let it go.
Floyd, the only one needing to grow a brain is YOU. The Voter Fraud is Very apparent but people are refusing to acknowledge it. That is unacceptable IMO. When you have many multiple districts showing Over counts of registered voters, there IS a problem. Keep dismissing it but it’s Not going away. Get your head out of your backside and Actually look at what is going on.
Ross- try becoming a civilized human.
You are a dying breed who thinks toughness is a substitute for intelligence.
Grow a brain.
Poor little baby Snowflake!! Do you REALLY think Joe is going to have you drawn and quartered??? Maybe if you’d stop your whining and crying, you won’t have so much attention drawn to you. Grow a pair!!!