This concern comes from the Directors of National IntelligenceFederal Bureau of Investigation andCybersecurity Agency and infrastructure security, after warnings issued on Friday regarding this interference.
And it counts Russia The United States is the first to be accused of attempts to interfere in the elections, along with IranWhile both countries deny any interference in the electoral process.
The three agencies said they “observed foreign adversaries, particularly Russia, conducting additional influence operations aimed at undermining public confidence in the integrity of the country.” American elections And stir up divisions among Americans.”
She explained that these efforts will intensify throughout Tuesday, Election Day, and beyond, and will be focused on the seven swing states that are expected to decide the result, which are Arizona And nevada andMichigan and wisconsin andPennsylvania Georgia and North Carolina.
“Russia is the most active threat,” the joint statement said.
The team said that Russia-linked “influencers” were producing videos and fake news to undermine the legitimacy of the election, intimidate voters about the process, and make them believe that people with opposite political views were using violence against each other.
The agencies added: “These efforts may spark violence, including against election officials. We anticipate that Russian actors will post additional manufactured content on these topics during Election Day and in the days and weeks after the polls close.”
The statement added: “These actors also produced and amplified a recent video that falsely depicted an interview with a person alleging electoral fraud in Arizona, in support of the Vice President.” Kamala Harris“.
He added: “Secretary Arizona State “He has already denied the claim in the video as false.”
