Dossier
Gary Berntsen
Coverage of Gary Berntsen in the Nexus archive.
- Voting officials fear DHS may actually be a threat to elections this year
Voting officials express concerns that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may undermine election integrity in 2024. Gary Berntsen, a former CIA operative, promoted debunked claims of Venezuelan election interference, which DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin supported. Election officials now distrust DHS, avoiding data sharing due to fears of misuse.