Unlikely Election Day: Security Measures Reflect Deep Fear of Foreign Sabotage
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unlikely Election Day: Security Measures Reflect Deep Fear of Foreign Sabotage

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Amid looming threats of rioting and sabotage by foreign agents, the US is deploying unprecedented security arrangements for Election Day. From bulletproof glass to drones & snipers, every aspect of the election process is being heightened to prevent any potential disruptions or violence. The primary threat is from far-right mobs loyal to Donald Trump, but there are also fears of sabotage by foreign adversaries. The US intelligence community has assessed that foreign actors are highly likely to conduct information operations in the period after voting ends, to create uncertainty and try to undermine the legitimacy of the election process.

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