The head of the Central Intelligence Agency today said that Russia and others are trying to undermine elections in the United States. CIA Director Mike Pompeo told CBS that the Russian interference is longstanding, and continues.
US intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 Presidential election to try to help President Donald Trump win, in part by hacking and releasing emails embarrassing to Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, and spreading social media propaganda.
However, Moscow denies any meddling in the 2016 elections to help Republican Trump win. US Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating whether any crimes were committed.
