The FBI has issued a stark warning about foreign interference in the U.S. elections, singling out Russia and Iran as the biggest threats.
In a joint statement released on November 4, the FBI, in collaboration with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), highlighted ongoing efforts by foreign adversaries—particularly Russia and Iran—to undermine public confidence in the electoral process and sow discord among Americans.
“Since our statement on Friday, the Intelligence Community (IC) has been observing foreign adversaries, particularly Russia, conducting additional influence operations intended to undermine public confidence in the integrity of U.S. elections and stoke divisions among Americans,” the statement read.
“The IC expects these activities will intensify through Election Day and in the coming weeks, and that foreign influence narratives will focus on swing states.”
Russia Identified as the Most Active Threat
The joint statement singled out Russia as the …