Trump's reelection campaign said in a new ad that President Obama failed to counter Russian election interference and 'just watched it happen' — but the video misleadingly used a clip of Obama's top cyber adviser to make its point
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But the ad implies that Daniel was referring to response measures in general, while Daniel's other comments at the June 20, 2018, hearing make clear that he was referring only to retaliatory measures. During the hearing, Daniel told Sen. Jim Risch that the National Security Council's cyber team simply "shifted our focus" to prioritize "protecting the electoral infrastructure" and gaining "visibility" into Russia's actions.By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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