FBI Director: Russia Engaging In 'Information Warfare' Ahead Of 2020 Election

The Hill: FBI director says foreign disinformation campaigns 'never stopped' after 2016 elections

FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday that foreign disinformation efforts against the U.S. “never stopped” after Russian actors used them on social media platforms during the 2016 elections.

The FBI chief also told lawmakers during a House Judiciary Committee hearing that malicious foreign influence campaigns are now targeting more than just elections.

“That is in some ways an even more challenging area, not the least because it never stopped. It happened in 2016 and it’s been continuing ever since then. It may have an uptick during an election cycle, but it’s a 24/7, 365-days-a-year threat,” Wray said of disinformation campaigns.

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WNU Editor: The FBI Director provides no evidence for his claims. Should we take his word for it?

More News On FBI Director Wray's Claim That Russia Is Engaging In 'Information Warfare' Ahead Of 2020 Election

FBI Director Warns of Ongoing Russian 'Information Warfare' Ahead of the 2020 Election -- Time/AP
Russia engaging in 'information warfare' ahead of 2020 election, FBI chief warns -- The Guardian
Russian disinformation 'ongoing problem' says FBI chief -- BBC
FBI Chief Says Russia's 'Information Warfare' Against U.S. Has Not Eased -- RFE

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