Russia Conducted Decade-Long Influence Campaigns Against U.S. Voters

The Federal Government of Russia has attempted to influence voters in the United States for at least a decade. U.S. intelligence reports identify a significant operation during the 2016 election designed to favor Donald Trump and malign Hillary Clinton.

Russian operatives executed this campaign through a combination of cyberattacks and psychological operations. These actions included hacking the email server of the Democratic National Committee and spreading misinformation online. Operatives also posted content regarding divisive social and political issues to sway the electorate.