<ul><li>The Trump administration's cybersecurity funding cuts during Donald Trump's presidency raised concerns among experts and officials, posing a potential threat to national security.</li><li>The 2021 budget proposal included significant reductions to the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), impacting cybersecurity research, incident response, and inter-agency coordination.</li><li>Programs crucial for defending against cyberattacks saw funding cuts, potentially limiting emergency responses and infrastructure security updates, especially concerning election security ahead of the 2020 U.S. Presidential elections.</li><li>Criticism from lawmakers and cybersecurity analysts highlighted the risks of emboldening nation-state actors like Russia, China, and Iran, as the U.S. lagged behind in global cybersecurity investments, emphasizing the importance of continuous investment in cybersecurity.</li></ul>

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