What is the reason for the shock? I’m afraid we can only speculate.
What an absolutely insane narrative framing by propublica.
> "The agency had been directed not to alert the voting machine company if it uncovered flaws"
That lack of responsible disclosure is not industry standard, afaik. That is slightly suss.
Hate the administration or not, this kind of thing should be happening and the tone of those shocked that standards for security should be examined is ironic at least.