In a dramatic escalation of his retribution campaign, Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate former administration officials who criticized him, including ex-CISA Director Chris Krebs and former DHS official Miles Taylor. This move has sparked alarm among cybersecurity professionals, as Trump broadly targets those who countered his claims about the 2020 election. Analysts describe these actions as unprecedented, drawing comparisons to authoritarian tactics. Trump has also revoked security clearances of his former critics and continues to amplify his narrative against dissenters, leading to widespread concern over political intimidation and the implications for free speech.