Biden's controversial disinformation board suspended after wave of criticism

The Department of Homeland Security's much-criticized disinformation governance board is being paused following concerns it would impede free speech and complaints about its executive director.

Less than a month after President Joe Biden's administration touted the initiative, the DHS has suspended the board, pending a review from an advisory council, with its leader, Nina Jankowicz, still evaluating her future plans within the department.

“Nina Jankowicz has been subjected to unjustified and vile personal attacks and physical threats,” a DHS spokesperson told the Washington Post Wednesday . “In congressional hearings and in media interviews, the secretary has repeatedly defended her as eminently qualified and underscored the importance of the department’s disinformation work, and he will continue to do so," the representative added, referring to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.