ODNI also debunked a Russian influence operation regarding Gov. Tim Walz.
Office of the Director of National Intelligencein order to sow doubts about the security of the election, according to national security officials.
“These actors probably perceive that undermining confidence in the election weakens the legitimacy of our democracy and consequently makes the United States less capable of effectively pursuing policies that are counter to interests,” the ODNI official said.released by the ODNI said that each step of the process – from counting the votes, to certification, and even Inauguration Day ceremonies – is susceptible to foreign influence operations.
Intelligence community officials have previously assessed that Russia prefers former President Donald Trump, Iran favors Vice President Kamala Harris, and China is focused on down-ballot races and will not attempt to conduct influence operations in the presidential race. “The intelligence community assessed that Russian influence actors created and amplified content alleging inappropriate activity committed by the Democratic vice presidential candidate during his earlier career. The intelligence community reviewed media associated with this effort and, in doing so, it revealed several indicators of manipulation that are consistent with the influence efforts and tactics of Russian actors this cycle,” the ODNI official said.
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