West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, a prominent Republican, has called on federal agencies to take responsibility for their role in suppressing information that could have altered the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Warner expressed concerns that the government may engage in similar tactics ahead of the upcoming November elections.
Warner emphasized the need for federal agencies, particularly the FBI, CIA, and CISA, to acknowledge their involvement in censoring the Hunter Biden laptop story prior to the 2020 election. The New York Post initially reported on the contents of the laptop in October 2020, which included evidence of President Joe Biden’s son engaging in foreign business dealings, records of substance abuse, and explicit material. However, the FBI worked to suppress the story on social media platforms, labeling it as “Russian misinformation,” despite later admitting that the information was true.
Warner argued that the federal government’s efforts to suppress the story were part of a broader pattern of information control, which he believes undermines public trust in the electoral process. He expressed concern that the government is using fear tactics to distract Americans from its own information suppression activities.
Warner pointed out that 79% of Americans believe the Hunter Biden laptop story would have changed the outcome of the election, highlighting the significance of the suppressed information. He emphasized that the government’s actions were not only a threat to the electoral process but also a threat to democracy itself.
The Secretary of State also criticized the federal government’s efforts to promote voter registration, citing the Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting, which orders federal agencies to register voters. Warner claimed that this order is designed to tilt the scales in favor of Democrats, echoing the “Zuckbucks” program of 2020, in which Mark Zuckerberg funneled millions of dollars through leftist groups to election offices in predominantly Democratic areas.
Warner has taken steps to address these concerns, signing a letter to President Biden in 2022, along with 14 other secretaries of state, requesting that he rescind the order. He has also called on Congress to investigate federal election interference and issued a press release on October 9, urging Americans to be aware of the situation and take action to prevent it from happening again.
Despite the federal government’s involvement in suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story, CISA Director Chris Krebs approved a statement declaring the 2020 election the “most secure in American history.” Warner argued that this statement was a denial of accountability and that CISA should acknowledge the problem and take responsibility for its actions.
Warner’s concerns were echoed by several officials who signed a letter to Politico claiming the Hunter Biden laptop story was “Russian disinformation.” The statement originated with the Biden campaign and helped suppress important information that could have swayed the election.
However, several of these officials have recently stated that they do not regret their actions, further highlighting the need for federal agencies to take responsibility for their role in suppressing information during the 2020 election. Warner emphasized that the government’s failure to acknowledge its mistakes is a major concern and that mechanisms are needed to prevent similar actions from occurring in the future.
