Russia, China and Iran all made attempt to interfere in the 2022 midterm elections using online influence efforts and misinformation techniques to manipulate voters, according to a newly declassified report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
“We share our assessment and the accompanying material to help inform the American public about foreign influence efforts, including attempts by foreign actors to induce friction and undermine confidence in the electoral process that underpins our democracy,” said Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines in a statement released by the ODNI.
“As global barriers to entry lower and accessibility rises, such influence efforts remain a continuing challenge for our country, and an informed understanding of the problem can serve as one defense.”