Russia, China, Iran and Cuba Of the election influence activities, foreign actors were likely on the lookout, U.S. intelligence officials said
It casts doubt on the results and undermines confidence in the credibility of the election, further dividing Americans.
Russia is primarily trying to turn the pro-Ukrainian position of American public opinion in its favor. MEven now, China is trying to influence congressional campaigns at the bottom of the ballot, among other things. Intelligence officials say Beijing wants to torpedo candidates regardless of their party affiliation who it believes threaten its core interests, especially regarding Taiwan.
As I mentioned previously, Two weeks ago, US intelligence officials informed Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump of threats from Iran.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence informed President Trump earlier today of real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in order to destabilize the United States and create chaos.
– stated in the campaign announcement of the Republican Party presidential candidate.
Cuba may target Hispanic American voters on social media with the aim of favoring candidates who serve its interests. Countries will certainly seek to “purify” their rhetoric, that is, incite division indirectly through Americans of good or bad intentions.
Intelligence officials said Compared to previous election cycles, three times as many briefings on influence operations were provided to candidates, campaign staff and election officials. But they said U.S. voting systems and election workers are more prepared than ever.
Cover photo: FBI Director Christopher Wray, CIA Director William Burns, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, and NSA Gen. Timothy Hof prepare to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee March 11, 2024. Source Cover image: Getty Images
