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Hegseth Signs Directive to Shield 2026 Elections From Foreign Threats
Original: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Signs Directive to Defend 2026 Elections From Foreign Threat
Pete Hegseth, serving as Secretary of War, has signed a directive aimed at defending the 2026 United States elections from foreign threats. The move puts the defense department formally into election-security planning ahead of the midterms. Reaction so far is limited, with details of the directive's measures and how far the military's role will extend not yet publicly outlined.
Why now: The directive signals an expanded military role in election security ahead of the 2026 midterms, raising questions about precedent.
Pete HegsethUnited States2026 midterm electionsDepartment of War
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- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Signs Directive to Defend 2026 Elections From Foreign Threat · war.gov
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