Hegseth Announces Military Cyber Forces to Protect US Election Systems During Midterms

Defense Secretary Hegseth announces military cyber forces will protect US election systems during midterms. National Security Agency involved in safeguarding...

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September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that national security and military cyber forces will be deployed to protect U.S. election systems during the upcoming midterm elections.

The move comes as concerns grow over potential foreign interference in the electoral process. Hegseth emphasized the importance of securing election infrastructure against threats, stating that every lawful voter should be able to cast their ballot without fear or intimidation.

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This decision follows the dismantling of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a federal agency created to safeguard election infrastructure. Despite this, the National Security Agency and other military intelligence units will continue to play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of the voting systems.

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