According to a warning issued by intelligence agencies before the U.S. presidential election polling, efforts are being made to undermine citizens’ trust in the election process and create divisions among them, with Russian interference being mentioned once again in this context.
As reported by We News, In a joint statement issued by the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency a day before the election, they referred to the threat posed by Russia, warning about a new campaign aimed at influencing American voters’ opinions, stating that the objective is to undermine public trust and confidence.
According to media reports, U.S. security agencies have warned that there are concerns about increasing tensions caused by fake videos and online articles, which could provoke anger among the public in the swing states that play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the presidential election.
U.S. intelligence agencies have linked various actors who could affect the presidential election to Russia, stating that these individuals are involved in the creation of videos and articles intended to damage the credibility of the U.S. elections and divide voters.
The statement from intelligence agencies mentioned that through the creation of fake content, there could be an attempt to incite U.S. citizens to violence against the public. “On or after the election day, there is a risk that the violence-inducing content could target election staff involved in the process.
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