Nina Jankowicz, a disinformation expert, has faced intense scrutiny and personal risk while tackling misinformation, especially during her time with the White House's Disinformation Governance Board. The politically charged environment complicates efforts to counter falsehoods, with social media platforms and AI technologies amplifying misinformation challenges. Despite legal and operational hurdles, initiatives like Jankowicz's American Sunlight Project aim to support researchers in safeguarding democratic processes and public discourse.