West Virginia’s election chief insists Congress must tell DHS: Fire election meddlers or no funding.
West Virginia Official Calls for Withholding Funding from DHS
West Virginia’s top election official is demanding House Republicans withhold funding from the Department of Homeland Security until the agency fires its recent hires who interfered in the 2020 election to help then-candidate Joe Biden.
In a letter sent to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, the chair of the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner called on House Republicans to put the kibosh on DHS funding until the agency fires former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former CIA Director John Brennan, and Paul Kolbe, a former CIA operations officer, for signing their names to the debunked letter from 51 former intelligence officials that falsely claimed the Hunter Biden laptop was Russian disinformation.
“Perhaps the strongest tool the US Constitution gives the US House of Representatives is the power of the purse,” Warner wrote. “For the sake of national government integrity, I call on you to refuse funding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as long as Secretary Mayorkas employs John Brennan, James Clapper, Paul Kolbe, and any others who falsely claimed in writing that the contents of the Hunter Biden laptop were likely Russian disinformation.”
Warner’s letter comes in response to an announcement from DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas last week that the agency launched a Homeland Intelligence Experts Group “comprised of private sector experts who will provide their unique perspectives on the federal government’s intelligence enterprise.” According to a DHS press release, this group — which includes journalists, “human rights” advocates, and “former senior intelligence officials” such as Clapper, Brennan, and Kolbe — will coordinate with the agency’s Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) division and Office of the Counterterrorism Coordinator.
These so-called “experts” will also purportedly “provide input” on the I&A’s “most complex problems and challenges, including terrorism, fentanyl, transborder issues, and emerging technology.”
“Such dishonest people should not be granted access to sensitive government information, nor rewarded with high-ranking positions and salaries funded with taxpayer dollars,” Warner wrote. “They have shamed themselves, dishonored their respective institutions, and vastly decreased trust in our election system.”
[[RELATED: CIA Solicited Signatures For Hunter Biden Laptop Letter, Congressional Testimony Shows]But intel officials’ election interference didn’t stop there. The FBI, which authenticated the laptop as early as November 2019, was warning Big Tech platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to be on the lookout for “Russian propaganda” and “hack-and-leak operations” by state actors in the months leading up to the 2020 election.
Without missing a beat, these same companies immediately censored the Post’s reporting upon its release. On Twitter, users were not permitted to share the story, even via direct message. The platform further removed links and posted warnings that it may be “unsafe.”
Meanwhile, Facebook announced it would be “reducing [the story’s] distribution” pending verification by third-party “fact-checkers.” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg later admitted during an interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience” that Facebook’s decision to algorithmically suppress the story was based on the FBI’s warning.
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Warner’s letter adds to the growing calls for accountability and transparency in the wake of the 2020 election. Many Americans are concerned about the potential interference in the election process and the role of intelligence officials in shaping public opinion.
The letter also highlights the power of the purse as a tool for holding government agencies accountable. Warner argues that by withholding funding from the Department of Homeland Security, House Republicans can send a strong message that they will not tolerate the actions of individuals who have undermined the integrity of the government and eroded trust in the election system.
Furthermore, Warner raises concerns about the composition of the newly established Homeland Intelligence Experts Group. By including individuals like Clapper, Brennan, and Kolbe, who have been involved in controversial actions and statements in the past, Warner questions the credibility and objectivity of the group. He argues that individuals who have shown dishonesty and a lack of integrity should not be entrusted with sensitive government information or rewarded with high-ranking positions.
Overall, Warner’s call for withholding funding from DHS is a demand for accountability and a commitment to preserving the integrity of the government and the electoral process. It represents a necessary step in ensuring that those responsible for interfering in the 2020 election are held responsible and that trust in the system is restored.
It remains to be seen how House Republicans will respond to Warner’s letter and whether they will take action to hold DHS accountable. However, the growing chorus of voices calling for transparency and integrity in government suggests that there is a growing recognition of the need for reform and accountability.
As the debate continues, it is crucial to remember the importance of upholding the principles of democracy and ensuring that our government agencies are held to the highest standards of integrity. The actions of a few individuals should not be allowed to tarnish the reputation of our democratic institutions and erode trust in our electoral system.
It is up to our elected officials to stand up for accountability, transparency, and the rule of law. By withholding funding from agencies that have acted inappropriately, they can send a clear message that they are committed to upholding the values that underpin our democracy.
Only through such actions can we begin to restore faith in our government and rebuild trust in our electoral process. The stakes are high, but the importance of this endeavor cannot be understated. It is time for our elected leaders to take a stand and ensure that justice is served.
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