The Trouble With Election Security

The Trouble With Election Security

Article by Shannon K. O'Neil, Host

February 4, 2020 6:07 pm (EST)

The Trouble With Election Security
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Current political and economic issues succinctly explained.

Russia interfered with the U.S. presidential election in 2016, and in 2018, internet trolls again spread disinformation during the midterms. Intelligence officials warn that interference in this year’s presidential election may already be underway.

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