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US election security official fired by Trump slams ‘farcical’ claims of voter fraud in interview
- Chris Krebs said he stands by his assessment that the 2020 election was ‘the most secure in American history’
- Krebs was sacked after repeatedly striking down the president’s conspiracy theories surrounding his loss
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Chris Krebs was not “necessarily surprised” when President Donald Trump fired him in a tweet.
But, in an interview with CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” the former elections security official said he stands by his assessment that the 2020 election was “the most secure in American history.”
Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security, was fired on November 17 after repeatedly striking down the president’s conspiracy theories surrounding his loss.
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In an interview airing in full on Sunday, Krebs described the claims being circulated by Trump and his allies as “farcical.”
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“The proof is in the ballots,” Krebs said. “The recounts are consistent with the initial count and, to me, that’s further evidence – that’s confirmation – that the systems used in the 2020 election performed as expected, and the American people should have 100 per cent confidence in their vote.”
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