Trump To Eliminate What?
President Donald J. Trump is making it clear: federal agencies should protect Americans—not silence them. In his newly released fiscal 2026 budget, President Trump is targeting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), proposing a major cut to its funding and the shutdown of its controversial disinformation offices.
Trump Takes on the Censorship Industrial Complex
In a strong rebuke of overreach inside the federal government, the Trump administration declared that CISA has strayed far from its mission. Once created to safeguard critical infrastructure, CISA has instead become, as the White House puts it, a “hub in the Censorship Industrial Complex”—allegedly partnering with Big Tech to suppress conservative voices and censor political dissent online.
“CISA was more focused on collaborating with social media giants to silence free speech than on securing America’s digital defenses,” a White House fact sheet stated.
Nearly $500 Million in Cuts Proposed
The proposal outlines a $491 million cut—a nearly 16% reduction in CISA’s current $3 billion budget. According to the administration, this move will end taxpayer funding of politically weaponized programs and refocus the agency on its core responsibilities: defending federal networks and safeguarding infrastructure—not monitoring Americans.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson echoed the plan, saying:
“CISA neglected its mission in favor of targeting the speech of everyday Americans. This budget restores integrity and purpose.”
Refocusing CISA on Real National Security
Originally created in 2018 under President Trump, CISA was meant to protect systems like election infrastructure and energy grids. But following years of mission drift, critics say it has turned into a tool for partisan interference—especially when it came to suppressing election-related information that contradicted the narrative of the Left.
The White House emphasized:
“Under President Trump, CISA will once again focus on defending America—not censoring her citizens.”
2020 Fallout and Leadership Shakeup
The agency first drew widespread criticism after the 2020 election, when then-CISA Director Christopher Krebs dismissed concerns about election fraud. Trump promptly fired Krebs, and earlier this month, launched an investigation into his actions, revoking his security clearance.
Now, President Trump has nominated cybersecurity expert Sean Plankey to lead a reformed CISA. However, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has put a hold on the nomination, demanding a telecom security report first.
Streamlining the Federal Bureaucracy
Beyond budget cuts, the administration is also looking at personnel reductions at CISA as part of a broader effort to shrink the size of government and end the politicization of federal agencies.
This budget marks a turning point in how Washington will handle Big Tech collusion, online censorship, and the misuse of federal power. With President Trump back in charge, conservatives are seeing renewed hope for accountability, free speech, and national security.
