The Department of Homeland Security's new Disinformation Governance Board is being called a "bureau of disinformation" and a "belated April fool's joke" by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Desantis said during a press conference in Florida that they want to stifle dissent.
—Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) April 29, 2022
The bureau would be rejected in the state of Florida.
Surges of migrants arriving at the border have been caused by misinformation surrounding immigration issues, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
The Board will tackle Russian misinformation around elections and the war in Ukraine.
The spread of misinformation can affect border security, Americans safety during disasters, and public trust in our democratic institutions, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Conservatives have compared the new program to the Ministry of Truth, a fictional branch of the government in George Orwell's novel.
The representative did not respond to the request for comment.
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