Sean Plankey asked President Donald Trump to withdraw his nomination to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency after thirteen months without an expected Senate confirmation. His withdrawal comes amid senatorial holds over unrelated issues, the recent confirmation of DHS Secretary MarkWayne Mullin, and ongoing leadership and budget upheaval at CISA. #SeanPlankey #CISA
Keypoints
- Sean Plankey requested his nomination to lead CISA be withdrawn after thirteen months without Senate confirmation.
- Several senators, including Sen. Rick Scott, placed holds on his nomination over issues unrelated to cybersecurity.
- MarkWayne Mullin’s confirmation as DHS Secretary increased urgency for a confirmed CISA director.
- CISA has experienced leadership turnover, with Bridget Bean and Madhu Gottumukkala serving as acting directors and Nick Andersen now in the role.
- Ongoing personnel reductions and proposed budget cuts under President Trump have contributed to agency upheaval.
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