President Trump’s choice to serve in a top role at the Department of Homeland Security faced numerous questions about election security on Wednesday, earning praise from Republicans and Democrats on a key Senate panel considering his nomination.
Trump has tapped Christopher Krebs to serve at the helm of the Homeland Security office responsible for guarding federal networks and critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats.
The office, known as the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), has spearheaded efforts to help states guard against foreign efforts to penetrate their election systems following Russian interference in the 2016 vote.
