A senior US intelligence official revealed on Friday that Russia is actively seeking to influence the upcoming presidential election, while China is focusing on manipulating down-ballot races.
Meanwhile, Iran is intensifying its efforts to sway voters, marking a significant escalation from previous cycles.
The US intelligence community is taking a proactive approach by issuing private warnings to individuals and organizations targeted by foreign influence operations.
This move comes on the heels of recent money-laundering charges against two employees of Russian state media network RT, who allegedly schemed to produce online content aimed at amplifying political divisions in the US.
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The Justice Department exposed a sophisticated scheme involving shell companies and fake personas, which funneled $10 million to a Tennessee-based company to produce online videos designed to manipulate public opinion.
This incident highlights the growing threat of foreign interference in US elections.
US officials warned a Senate committee in May that an increasing number of foreign actors, including non-state entities, are seeking to undermine US democracy.
While Russia, China, and Iran are the most significant threats, they are by no means the only ones.
As the election draws near, the US remains vigilant, recognizing the urgent need to protect the integrity of American democracy from foreign meddling.
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