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Election Conspiracy Theorist Appointed to Key Security Role

8/27/2025

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Heather Honey, an election conspiracy theorist, was appointed deputy assistant secretary of election integrity at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Experts express concern that her role may erode trust in election security due to her promotion of misinformation.
The Trump administration has reduced programs designed to safeguard election integrity, alarming state officials.
Honey may oversee responses to foreign election threats despite her controversial history.
Critics view her appointment as a move to promote false election narratives.

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Heather Honey, an election conspiracy theorist, was appointed deputy assistant secretary of election integrity at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Experts express concern that her role may erode trust in election security due to her promotion of misinformation.
The Trump administration has reduced programs designed to safeguard election integrity, alarming state officials.
Honey may oversee responses to foreign election threats despite her controversial history.
Critics view her appointment as a move to promote false election narratives.