Much of the polarization in US politics today really began almost a decade ago in the 2016 US presidential election. Covert Russian influence deeply affected that election, undermining many voters’ confidence that their elections were safe from foreign meddling. In the years since, US authorities claim they have learned lessons and are better equipped to deal with the threat. But they also warn that Russia hasn’t backed off. And other countries are also trying their hand at bending US voters to their will.
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