Trump’s Administration Cuts Election Security Workforce by One‑Third

Since President Trump returned to the White House, the primary federal agency assisting states with election security has seen staff cuts. The agency has lost roughly one‑third of its workforce during this period. The reduction reflects a systematic dismantling of election security initiatives under the administration. Fewer staff members mean decreased capacity to provide technical assistance to state election officials. The cuts have raised concerns among election officials about maintaining robust security measures. State partners rely on the federal agency for guidance on protecting voting infrastructure. The workforce shrinkage could slow response times to emerging threats. Observers note that the changes may impact the overall resilience of U.S. elections.