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Russia's Election Disinformation Campaign
Federal agencies expose new Russian election disinformation attempts, warning of potential violence and further efforts on Election Day. Iran is also cited as a significant threat.
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- What is the main focus of the news report?
- Federal agencies are debunking two new examples of Russian election disinformation. These efforts aim to sow doubt in the U.S. voting process and risk inciting violence against election officials.
- What methods are being used in the disinformation campaign?
- The disinformation campaign includes fabricated videos and articles, such as a video falsely depicting election fraud in Arizona and an article claiming officials orchestrated fraud in swing states. These materials are designed to undermine election legitimacy.
- Which country poses the most significant threat to U.S. election integrity?
- Russia is considered the most active threat to U.S. elections, with intelligence indicating a wide-ranging influence operation to undermine confidence and sow discord among voters. Iran is also identified as a significant threat.
- How have the accused countries responded to accusations of election interference?
- Large tech companies and intelligence officials have publicly identified foreign interference, but Russia, China, and Iran deny meddling in the U.S. election. Federal officials warn of further disinformation efforts on Election Day.
- What other actions have been attributed to Russia and Iran besides the recent disinformation?
- In addition to the recent examples, Russia has been accused of a multimillion-dollar operation to spread pro-Russia content and has had dozens of internet domains seized for spreading propaganda. Iran has engaged in hack-and-leak operations and created fake news sites.