White House may accuse Russia of ongoing attempts to influence US election - CNN
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The Biden administration plans to accuse Russia of ongoing attempts to influence elections in the US. The Kremlin is reportedly using media and online platforms for this purpose, CNN reports.
According to six anonymous sources, the Biden administration plans to accuse Russia of persistent efforts to influence the 2024 US presidential election through Kremlin-affiliated media and other online platforms, targeting American voters with disinformation.
The US is expected to take several steps to counter these Kremlin efforts, including a public condemnation by the White House and announcements from the Department of Justice about law enforcement measures against the covert Russian campaign.
Sources indicate that the Russian state media network RT is a central focus of the US announcement. American officials view the Russian outlet as a key part of the Kremlin's propaganda efforts.
This planning comes after the US last month accused Iran of attempting to hack into Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns, highlighting that US officials continue to see Russia as a significant external threat to the November elections.
US election
This November, the US will hold presidential elections. The main contenders for the presidency are former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris.
Previously, Harris's campaign declined to participate in proposed debates on Fox News with Trump. In response, Trump mocked his opponent.
Additionally, RBC-Ukraine reported that, according to the latest opinion polls, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump have equal chances of winning the presidential election in key states.
