Fact check: Ex-CIA Whistleblower: "The NSA Audited The 2024 Election, Kamala Harris Won"

1. Summary of the results

The analyses reveal no credible evidence supporting the claim that "the NSA audited the 2024 election" or that "Kamala Harris won." In fact, the available evidence directly contradicts this assertion. Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump, as documented in her concession speech ^[1]. Additionally, Harris has announced she won't run for California governor in 2026 and is preparing a "behind-the-scenes" look at her unsuccessful 2024 White House bid ^[2].

The sources discuss various aspects of election auditing and security concerns but provide no documentation of any NSA involvement in auditing the 2024 election. While cybersecurity experts have emphasized the importance of post-election audits, particularly for electronic voting systems in swing states ^[3], and various states have established post-election audit procedures ^[4], none of these sources mention NSA participation in such processes.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement omits several critical pieces of context:

• Harris officially conceded the election - a fact that directly contradicts the claim she won ^[1]
• There is an ongoing lawsuit by SMART Legislation regarding voting discrepancies in Rockland County, New York, which could potentially renew debate about the 2024 election results ^[5]
• 41% of Harris voters believe the 2024 election wasn't legitimate, indicating growing election denial sentiment among some Democrats ^[6]
• Multiple states have established comprehensive post-election audit procedures, but these are typically conducted by state and local election officials, not federal intelligence agencies ^[4]

The statement also fails to acknowledge that cybersecurity experts have raised legitimate concerns about electronic voting system security and the need for audits to detect potential interference ^[3], but this doesn't translate to evidence of NSA involvement or altered results.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement appears to contain significant misinformation on multiple levels:

• False attribution: No evidence exists that any "ex-CIA whistleblower" made such claims about NSA election auditing
• Factual inaccuracy: The claim that Kamala Harris won directly contradicts her documented concession to Donald Trump ^[1]
• Institutional misrepresentation: The NSA's role as a signals intelligence agency makes it highly unlikely they would conduct domestic election audits, which fall under state and local jurisdiction

Political actors who might benefit from promoting such narratives include those seeking to undermine confidence in election results or those attempting to create alternative explanations for electoral outcomes. The statement mirrors tactics used by various political figures who have questioned election legitimacy when results don't align with their preferences.

The timing and framing of this claim appears designed to exploit existing concerns about election security ^[3] while providing false hope to those disappointed by the election outcome, as evidenced by the significant percentage of Harris voters who already question the election's legitimacy ^[6].