The official told a briefing for reporters that foreign actors could consider physical threats and violence in the pre-election period, and after the election.
, an American intelligence official said on Tuesday, although they are unlikely to be able to manipulate the contests at a scale that would affect the outcome of the presidential race.
“The intelligence community expects foreign influence efforts with intensify in the lead up to Election Day, especially through social media posts,” the official said.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
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