Chris Krebs
Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows
Former Trump administration election security official who became a focal point in discussions about the politicization of institutional expertise, particularly after defending the security of the 2020 elections. He is cited as a cybersecurity expert on election integrity and broader American cyber vulnerabilities. Podcasts discuss him in the context of alleged retributive investigations and the erosion of nonpartisan election administration under political pressure.
Episode Appearances
Deadline: White House · May 5, 2026
"Trump's retribution campaign today"
“Lifelong Republican election official who faced threats for defending 2020 election integrity”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 27, 2026
Zohran Knows EXACTLY How to Play Trump
“Election official Trump attacked while Whitmer was present, undermining her negotiating position”
Deadline: White House · Feb 26, 2026
“The shaky future of safe and secure elections”
“Former election security official maligned for stating 2020 elections were secure; represents institutional expertise being purged”
What the Hack? · Feb 10, 2026
Episode 238: The Phone Call that Broke the Bank
“CBS News cybersecurity expert quoted on American company vulnerability and need for muscular approach to cyber defense”
Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci · Jan 25, 2026
ICE Keeps Murdering Americans & Kidnapping Children
“Former top election official under Trump; subject of retributive investigation alongside Miles Taylor”