Chris Krebs Fights Back Over Revoked Security Clearances

April 17, 2025, 2:20 pm

Former cybersecurity chief Chris Krebs, widely noted for debunking 2020 election fraud claims, has taken a dramatic stand following the Trump administration’s decision to revoke security clearances at SentinelOne, forcing his resignation. In a related declaration, Krebs vowed to continue his fight against what he terms politically motivated actions. His defiant exit and renewed commitment highlight the mounting tension between cybersecurity experts and government interference, signaling broader concerns over impartiality and accountability in critical national security policy.

theregister.com / Krebs throws himself on the grenade, resigns from SentinelOne after Trump revokes security clearances

Illegitimi non carborundum? Nice password, Mr Ex-CISA Chris Krebs, the former head of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and a longtime Trump target, has resigned from SentinelOne following a recent executive order that targeted him and revoked the security clearances of...

arstechnica.com / Chris Krebs, who debunked 2020 election lies, vows full-time fight against Trump

Trump administration is "pulling its levers to punish dissent," Chris Krebs said.

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