A far-right election researcher who fueled a number of conspiracy theories about the 2020 election has been appointed to a crucial role in the Department of Homeland Security overseeing election integrity.
Heather Honey, whose false findings were widely cited by President Donald Trump and his allies as they sought to retain power following Trump’s loss to Joe Biden, is now serving as deputy assistant secretary for election integrity.
The new role, which did not exist during Joe Biden’s administration, is part of the Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans, according to the agency’s website.