From: Atlantic Council By Atlantic Council experts
It’s campaign season—and that includes malign influence campaigns. On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced new sanctions, criminal charges, and the seizure of more than thirty internet domains in response to what it alleges is an expansive malign influence operation by Russia targeting the 2024 US presidential election. According to US officials, the Kremlin used state-run media outlets, such as RT, as well as front organizations to spread false information and pro-Russian propaganda across social media. Today’s announcements follow reports of Russian interference in previous US elections that cast a long shadow over US politics.
Below, Atlantic Council experts shed light on what today’s announcements mean and what to expect next.
This multifaceted effort shows exposure is not enough to fight malign election influence
The US government once again confirmed today that foreign malign influence efforts—which include major efforts by Russia and Iran—are real, ongoing, and actively targeting the foundations of American democracy. The announcement sheds light on evolving foreign threats to US elections, as well as a more comprehensive response by the US government.
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