FBI and CISA Confirm Russian Disinformation Tied to Fake Pennsylvania Ballot Video
U.S. officials confirm a viral video about destroyed ballots in Pennsylvania was a Russian manufactured disinformation effort to disrupt elections.
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Overview
The FBI, ODNI, and CISA assert that a viral video alleging ballot destruction in Pennsylvania was created by Russian operatives. Bucks County officials debunked the video, calling it fake. This incident underscores ongoing foreign interference in the 2024 elections, with intelligence agencies warning of further disinformation efforts. Despite debunking, the video gained significant traction online, raising concerns about election integrity. Local election officials confirmed inaccuracies in the video, with federal authorities indicating that similar fake content is likely to emerge leading up to the election.
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