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Foreign Interference in US Election
Foreign interference and disinformation campaigns targeted the U.S. election, but the election proceeded smoothly with high turnout.
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United States
PoliticsUs PoliticsRussiaChinaRussia Ukraine WarElectionSecurityDisinformation
FbiAtlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research LabNational Association Of Secretaries Of StateU.s. Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security AgencyCia
Kamala HarrisTim WalzDonald TrumpBrian TaylorEmerson Brooking
- What kind of threats were reported during the election?
- The FBI reported threats originating from Russian email domains, although the perpetrators weren't necessarily Russian. These countries used fake social media accounts and websites to spread misinformation.
- What were the significant issues that occurred on Election Day?
- Bomb threats in five battleground states caused temporary evacuations of some polling places, but election officials were prepared, having trained for various scenarios.
- How did the election process handle the interference and threats?
- Despite the interference attempts, the election proceeded smoothly with high turnout and wide margins. The early voting process helped mitigate potential issues and threats.
- What is the long-term strategy behind foreign interference in U.S. elections?
- Experts believe foreign adversaries are playing a long game, aiming to erode trust in the U.S. government and diminish its power. Russia favored Trump due to his perceived less supportive stance on Ukraine.
- What were the actions of Russia, Iran, and China in the lead-up to the election?
- Russia, Iran, and China engaged in disinformation campaigns leading up to the election, aiming to undermine confidence in American democracy and election security.