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Foreign Disinformation Threatens U.S. Election Integrity

An iPhone displays the Facebook app, Aug. 11, 2019, in New Orleans. Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming

Recent intelligence reports have revealed that the Kremlin is employing unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to disseminate disinformation about the upcoming U.S. presidential race. This strategy aims to influence public opinion and sow doubt in American democracy ahead of the 2024 election.

According to top intelligence officials, Russia remains the primary threat in spreading election-related disinformation, while Iran is expanding its efforts and China is proceeding cautiously. The tactics employed by these nations involve creating false and incendiary content on social media platforms, often disguised as originating from domestic sources.

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