Sean Plankey Withdraws Nomination to Lead CISA
Summary
Sean Plankey asked President Trump to withdraw his CISA director nomination after 13 months without Senate confirmation. The agency remains under acting leadership amid personnel reductions and proposed budget cuts.
Key points
- Plankey asked President Donald Trump to withdraw his nomination after 13 months without Senate confirmation.
- Several senators placed holds on the nomination over issues unrelated to cybersecurity, including a Coast Guard contract dispute.
- Nick Andersen is serving as CISA's acting director after Bridget Bean and Madhu Gottumukkala held the role.
- The article reports personnel reductions and proposed fiscal year 2027 budget cuts at CISA.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Withdrawal of Sean Plankey’s nomination to lead CISA
- Impact
- After thirteen months without Senate confirmation, CISA remains under acting leadership. The article also reports leadership turnover, personnel reductions, and proposed budget cuts at the agency.
People
Bridget BeanServed as acting CISA director while Plankey awaited Senate confirmation.Donald TrumpPresident who received Plankey’s request to withdraw his CISA nomination; the article also reports personnel reductions and proposed budget cuts at CISA under his administration.Madhu GottumukkalaServed as acting CISA director after Bridget Bean and later left the position for another role at DHS.Markwayne MullinRecently confirmed DHS Secretary and head of CISA’s parent agency; Plankey said he discussed withdrawing his nomination with Mullin.Nick AndersenServing as CISA’s acting director at the time of the article.Rick ScottSenator who placed a hold on Plankey’s nomination over a Coast Guard contract matter unrelated to cybersecurity.Sean PlankeyNominee to lead CISA who asked President Donald Trump to withdraw his nomination after thirteen months without Senate confirmation.