Jankowicz, a self-described 'Russia expert', has questioned the authenticity of Hunter Biden's laptop by calling it a 'product of the Trump campaign' - even though its contents have been verified. 'This is also work that is helping to address unauthorized terrorism, other threats and see how disinformation and misinformation is being pushed to lead to increase those,' she said. She said of the work the board will do includes understanding how misinformation spread by human smugglers helps prey on vulnerable populations trying to enter the United States. 'So for anyone who is critical of it, I didn't hear them being critical of the work under the former president, which is just interesting to note contextually,' she added. 'This is a continuation of work that began at the Department of Homeland Security in 2020 under former President Trump,' she said. Psaki also pointed out repeatedly in her press briefing that the board was created in the Trump administration. Jankowicz, who has researched Russian misinformation tactics and online harassment, is author of the book 'How To Lose the Information War: Russia, Fake News, and the Future of Conflict.' She has also advised the Ukrainian government on strategic communications, according to the Wilson Center think-tank, where she served as a global fellow. 'Any hiring decisions are up to the Department of Homeland Security, but this is a person with extensive qualifications,' she noted. Psaki pushed back, noting Jankowicz is 'an expert on online disinformation.' Jen Psaki on Friday defended the head of President Joe Biden 's 'Disinformation Governance Board' and slammed the board's critics, noting its existence goes back to the Donald Trump administration. Ron DeSantis said on Friday at a news conference So we will be fighting back,' Florida Gov.
We’re not going to let Biden get away with this one.
'You cannot have a Ministry of Truth in this country.