Federal Review: Homeland Security Did Not Hack Georgia’s Election System
In a letter from the Department of Homeland Security general inspector, DHS did not attempt to hack Georgia’s election systems. Investigators with the inspector general’s Digital Forensics and Analysis United reviewed the federal agency’s data as it related to the November 2016 allegation by Secretary of State Brian Kemp.
The inspector general wrote in his letter, “Based on this work, we did not substantiate the allegations that DHS attempted to scan or infiltrate the Georgia computer networks. Rather, the evidence demonstrated normal and appropriate use of Georgia’s public website.”
Immediately after Kemp made his allegation he urged people to sign a petition to stop the DHS from hacking of the state’s election system. The petition linked to Kemp’s campaign website. Kemp had television crews and reports on hand to discuss his allegation before DHS had responded.
Members of the House Science and Technology Committee blasted the Secretary of State for “politicizing” the allegation by using buzz words such as “stand with me” and “the Left.”
The Georgia House of Representatives Science and Technology committee held a hearing on the allegation. You can watch the video here.
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Will Kremer
Will is an active member of the Georgia Republican grassroots. He previously served as Chairman of the Georgia Association of College Republicans, 2nd Vice Chairman of the 7th District Republican Party, and Treasurer of the Forsyth County Republican Party. Promise Land = Forsyth County.
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The link to the actual letter in the article is broken. Do you know another place I can view it?
Nothing to see here. Move along Comrade.
Stuff is always going to happen, so it’s how you react that defines you. Kemp always seems to react poorly.