DHS to pause work of disinformation board

Posted on AllSides May 18th, 2022
From The Center

The Department of Homeland Security will pause the work of a controversial board to coordinate efforts to battle disinformation, saying that while its work was “grossly and intentionally mischaracterized” the “false attacks have become a significant distraction.”

Its leader, disinformation expert Nina Jankowicz, will also resign from the department.

Designed as a way to coordinate efforts across the department with disparate missions, the Disinformation Governance Board prompted attacks from Republicans and civil rights groups alike. 

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https://thehill.com/news/state-watch/3493070-dhs-to-pause-work-of-disinformation-board/

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