Hegseth mobilizes Pentagon to protect midterm elections from foreign threats
The article discusses efforts by Pete Hegseth,the War Secretary,to strengthen the Pentagon’s cybersecurity and intelligence capabilities to prevent foreign interference in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.Hegseth emphasizes the importance of protecting the integrity of democratic processes by ensuring fair and free elections, aligning with President Trump’s views that these elections are the foundation of a strong republic. The piece also includes promotional content from the Washington Examiner, encouraging readers to subscribe for full access to news, analysis, and commentary, with options for existing members to log in and a reminder of the adaptability to cancel subscriptions at any time.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth is mobilizing the Pentagon’s cybersecurity and intelligence resources to protect against foreign interference in the 2026 midterm elections.
“As we approach this election cycle, we must prove that we can and will protect the integrity of our democratic processes from any threat,” Hegseth wrote in a memo released Monday. “As President Trump has emphasized, ‘free and fair elections are the foundation of our republic’ and we must always work to protect our voting systems because ‘no country can be great without fair elections.’”
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