2022 US election's heightened risk from foreign adversaries and domestic extremists' disinformation campaigns targeting election results online.

In the wake of the November 5 US election, intelligence analysts and officials warn of heightened risks from disinformation campaigns by foreign adversaries and domestic extremists. The critical period when Americans seek results online could be exploited to spread misleading information, inciting real-world actions. This threat, exacerbated by close races, could undermine public confidence in the electoral process, echoing events from the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol attack.

October 07, 2024
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