Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"

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Source: CBS News

October 13, 2024 / 1:19 PM EDT


Washington — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Sunday that disinformation surrounding the election, along with false claims about the government's response to recent hurricanes, is "extremely damaging." "It causes people to lose confidence in the integrity of the election system, and we need people in positions of authority to actually communicate accurate information to the voting public," Mayorkas said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.

The comments came in response to new CBS News polling, which showed that 65% of Trump voters believe the Biden administration has tried to increase the number of migrant crossings at the southern border. And among the individuals who say so, nearly three quarters say it's happening because the administration wants noncitizens to vote. Illegal crossings at the southern border reached the lowest point of Mr. Biden's presidency in September, and only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in federal elections.

"The notion that we in law enforcement have sought to intentionally allow individuals to cross the border illegally for the purpose of voting is preposterous, and everyone should condemn that rhetoric," Mayorkas said. "Everyone, regardless of party affiliation." Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes that have devastated communities in the southeast in recent weeks.

"The misinformation — I should say it's disinformation — false information deliberately spread to impact people's behavior and perceptions, it is extremely pernicious," Mayorkas said. "We have individuals in need of assistance, who are entitled to assistance, who aren't seeking it because of the false information."

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[Autumn]

1. So what's the plan?

[zipplewrath]

2. Unfortunately

Unfortunately this is basically telling the right that it is working. ☹

[Magoo48]

3. Brilliant.

[tavernier]

4. That's the point.

So I guess the way to counter that is to bring out the big guns, go on the offensive with the truth blared from the rooftops: Mr. Attorney General speaking everywhere, every day, especially Fox News; top tier military and former Trump staff making the rounds and demanding attention on ALL networks; the truth being sung loud and clear with every voice that matters, even if it takes a cattle prod (misters Romney and Bush brothers).

That’s what it may take to “keep” the beating heart of this glorious experiment of diversity and equality alive.

I guess we’ll see who shows up in the end.

[Talitha]

5. Of course it's "extremely damaging".

That's why the fuckers are doing it.