Fresh Air What About Foreign Interference In The 2024 Election?
Oct 31, 2024
David Kirkpatrick, a New Yorker staff writer specializing in technology and national security, discusses the critical efforts to protect U.S. elections from foreign interference, highlighting the complex disinformation campaigns from nations like Russia and Iran. Meanwhile, jazz critic Martin Johnson reminisces about the late Benny Golson, celebrating his influential contributions to music. They touch on the emotional stress of the upcoming 2024 election and the cultural solace that jazz can provide during turbulent times.
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Decreased Attention on Foreign Interference
- Foreign interference in elections is now receiving less attention than in 2016.
- This is potentially due to an overwhelming amount of disinformation and multiple actors involved.
Multiple Actors and Goals
- Multiple countries, including Russia and Iran, engage in disinformation campaigns.
- These campaigns aim to create chaos and sow discord, benefiting adversaries regardless of the election outcome.
Iranian Disinformation Tactic
- In 2020, Iran targeted Democrats with disinformation suggesting the Proud Boys supported Trump.
- This tactic aimed to sow discord and potentially suppress the Democratic vote.