AUSTIN—Crowdstrike CEO Shawn Henry has announced that the recent nationwide internet shutdown, which affected voting machines and 911 service, was a successful test run for a larger-scale operation planned for the November elections. The incident, which has left the nation reeling, has sparked renewed debate over the security of the United States’ digital infrastructure and the role of private companies in election security.

In a statement to CNN, Henry declared, “We are extremely pleased with the results of our recent test run. The shutdown was executed flawlessly, with minimal disruption to essential services and no major challenges. This is a clear indication that our technology is more than capable of handling the complete shutdown planned in November in order to steal the election.”

The nationwide internet shutdown, which occurred on June 30th, resulted in widespread confusion and panic as millions of Americans were left without access to essential services, including voting machines and emergency response systems. However, according to Henry, the incident was a necessary step in ensuring the security of the nation’s digital infrastructure and the integrity of the electoral process.

In a subsequent interview with CNN, Henry revealed that he had been working closely with the Democratic Party to develop a failsafe method of ensuring victory in the upcoming elections. “We knew that the only way to guarantee a win for our chosen candidate was to shut down the internet on election day,” he explained. “This would prevent any interference from foreign actors or domestic terrorists, and ensure that the will of the people is accurately reflected in the final vote count.”

Former President Donald Trump, who has long been a vocal critic of Crowdstrike and its role in election security, has been quick to seize on Henry’s comments, using them as an opportunity to further cast doubt on the legitimacy of the electoral process. In a tweet sent shortly after the statement, Trump declared, “The fake news media will try to paint this as a necessary step in securing our elections, but the truth is that Crowdstrike and its cronies are working behind the scenes to steal the election from the American people.”

As the nation continues to grapple with the fallout from the internet shutdown and the implications of Crowdstrike’s involvement in election security, one thing is certain: the debate over the role of private companies in securing the nation’s digital infrastructure and the integrity of the electoral process will continue to be a contentious and deeply divisive issue for years to come.

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