Biden admin takes action against Russian election interference [Video]

The Biden administration is taking legal action against Russia for attempting to interfere in the upcoming U.S. presidential election through disinformation campaigns.”We have no tolerance for attempts by authoritarian regimes to exploit our democratic system of government,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.Garland announced criminal charges, the seizure of internet domains and sanctions related to Russian disinformation efforts to influence the U.S. presidential election.”An internal planning document created by the Kremlin states that a goal of the campaign is securing Russia’s preferred outcome in the election,” Garland said.Russian tactics include using state media and networks of fake online accounts to amplify anti-American messages, even enlisting unwitting American influencers.”The content was pitched as legitimate, independent news. When, in fact, much of it was created in Russia by RT employees who worked for the Russian government,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said.Intelligence officials report that while Russia remains the greatest threat against U.S. elections, …