Ex-Trump official: Reaching 'big lie' believers is beyond the control of a single individual

Brianna Keilar speaks to Chris Krebs, a cybersecurity official under former President Donald Trump, about whether it's possible to get through to people who remain convinced that the 2020 election was stolen. #CNN #News

[ServantProfessional]

The people being lied to are victims… but in many ways, based on the lies they believe, they’re idiots

[AyeCarumba]

As a student of world history for most of my 62 years, I have always wondered how a Hitler could come to power. We are now watching it happen. I know that some may think I’m being melodramatic, but I really don’t think so.

[gailflanagan]

Hard to believe the U.S. can no longer trust Governors and Secretary of State to count electoral votes. Thank you Krebs for trying to safeguard our electoral system.

[carking]

It’s not a two party system if one party is completely insane!

[heidiweber]

"Stop the steal" was a third-rate freak-show featuring Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump, Peter Navarro and Kay-Lie McEnemy in the starring roles.

[afre]

The electoral collage is outdated. It is a relic of old times, and I think the US can do without the electoral collage

[patticriss]

Hold a huge press conference with all of the staffers and “leaders” on that call and let Americans know who he really is. Keep hammering it. Do what trumo does. Say it over and over and over until it’s stuck.

[girldrinkdrunk]

"There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always Gandhi

[elburko]

Mr. Krebs is a clear, objective, honorable constitution and reason loving man who has become perhaps the most important voice in reality based election rights and integrity battle, and more people need to recognize his heroism and sterling character. I believe he will play an important role in the coming years inn defeating fanatical criminal fascism.

[martinstepanek]

"Empathize"? Very few of them. Most know its all lies but see attaching themselves the king of liars shirttail as a way to validate living in chosen world of self-centered deceit.

[Raptoraddict]

Over 400 people have given testimony to the Jan 6th Committee already. Now comes the fun part, public, televised hearings with those same people telling all their closely held secrets.

[happymv]

Krebs has a voice of logic. So refreshing!

[DCell]

This business of immediately contesting a loss just happened in my local Mayoral election. In tiny West Haven, CT. our democratic incumbent won her third term but the republican challenger immediately said he would not concede and was taking it to court. It went on for weeks and finally he dropped it after most of the town told him to knock it off.

[catherinerobson]

Brianna Keilar, measured, thoughtful, precise--excellence

[heatherc]

Chris Krebs, the most defamed man in America. Chris Krebs, the most honorable man in America.
Manchin and Sinema could learn from this group of Republicans!

[NancyLynn]

I've seen many many interviews with CK and I think he's awesome!

[Raptoraddict]

How do you reason with a person who doesn't require facts for their firmly held beliefs???

[timtuttle]

A note for my right-leaning family and friends from my left-leaning self as we all head down the road since the election:

They say we want to disband police departments (and that we hate the police): we don’t, that’s a lie. We want to weed out racism and unnecessary police brutality and for those who abuse their power to be held accountable.

They say we want to release all prisoners: we don’t, that’s a lie. We want to weed out racism and ensure the punishments match the crimes and to deprivatize prisons.

They say we want open borders: we don’t, that’s a lie. We want asylum seekers to be given their chance to seek asylum. We want to help people who are coming from unimaginable terror and poverty, to help to give them the chance we have. We want to ensure children aren’t separated from their parents and that nobody is kept in cages. But we do want proper vetting.

They say we want to take away your guns: we don’t, that’s a lie. We want logical gun control to help prevent mass shootings.

They say we want to wage a war on Christianity and Christian values: we don’t, that’s a lie. We want people of all religions to be able to practice and worship freely. Some of us love Jesus too.

They say we want to get everything for free, or that we think handouts are okay: we don’t, that’s a lie. We want to work hard and make sure that healthcare and education are affordable for ALL.

They say we want a war against traditional marriage: we don’t, that’s a lie. We want all people to be able to love freely, no matter who you love.

They say we want to destroy or rewrite history: we don’t, that’s a lie. We want to recognize the ugly parts of our past and do everything we can to say “that’s not okay, let’s not honor those aggressors, let’s not let those things happen again.”

They say we want to take away your constitutional rights: we don’t, that’s a lie. We choose to believe science and wear masks and try to prevent the spread of this disease.

They say we hate America: we don’t, that’s a lie. We just recognize our faults and want us to do better, be better.

Stop with the us vs. them. Our position is one of empathy, compassion, and logic. Please stop believing the hype. Stop with the division. Stop with the generalizations.

Just because we want equality for all doesn’t mean we want to take anything away from you.

Copied/pasted from a friend because it’s true...
@_timtuttle

[heidiweber]

Great segment. Very insightful.Kudos to this man. He`s smart, honest, straight-forward, honorable and a TRUE fighter for the constitution and voting rights. Brianna asked th right questions. The people buying conspiracy theories are jerks make no mistake about that. Thanks to both of you for this lively and informative chat.Appreciated.

[townsendjean]

Krebs (election Cyber czar) is undoubtedly a supremely devoted competent public servant. He was critically instrumental in ensuring the most successful national election in US history. In a malicious vengeful rage trump fired him for overseeing the election that ‘fired’ trump! Krebs is truly an American hero!