The American intelligence director accused Russia and Iran on the evening of Wednesday, October 21 of having got hold of the data of certain American voters and of having taken actions to influence them in the run-up to the presidential election on the 3rd November.
Iran has sent e-mails
"aimed at intimidating voters, inciting social unrest and harming President Trump,"
said John Ratcliffe at a press conference.
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Moscow and Tehran
"took specific actions to influence public opinion in connection with our election
(...)
We were able to confirm that information on the electoral rolls had been obtained by Iran and, separately, by Russia. »
, He added.
"This data can be used by foreign actors to attempt to give false information to registered voters, which they hope will create confusion and chaos and undermine confidence in American democracy
,
"
he said. he said again.
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The announcement was made after Democratic voters said they had received threatening emails addressed to them personally on behalf of the “Proud Boys”, a far-right group.
The messages ordered them to vote for Donald Trump.
John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Christopher Wray, who stood by his side, did not explain how Russia and Iran got their hands on the data, and did not say how Moscow might be. served.
Christopher Wray insisted on ensuring that the American electoral system remained secure and
“resilient”
.