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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCIA: Russia did mess with USA 2016 election to boost Krasnov (R-Felon) into White House
Thanks to DU stalwart BumRushDaShow for posting this in LBN. But it deserves full attention here in GD as well.Source: NBC News - July 2, 2025, 8:18 PM EDT
WASHINGTON CIA officials failed in some cases to follow standard procedures in an intelligence analysis of Russian interference efforts in the 2016 election, according to an internal review declassified Wednesday.
Intelligence officers were given an unusually short timeline for the analysis, there was excessive involvement by senior leaders, and staff members were given uneven access to crucial intelligence about Russia, the lessons-learned review said.
But the review did not refute the findings of the 2017 intelligence assessment that Russia waged an information warfare campaign designed to undermine Americans confidence in the electoral process, damage Hillary Clinton and boost Donald Trumps prospects in the 2016 election.
While the overall assessment was deemed defensible, the identified procedural anomalies and tradecraft issues highlight critical lessons for handling controversial or politically charged topics, the review said.
Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/cia-review-intelligence-report-2016-election-russian-interference-rcna216634
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CIA: Russia did mess with USA 2016 election to boost Krasnov (R-Felon) into White House (Original Post)
BoRaGard
Jul 2025
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Turbineguy
(39,852 posts)1. And they'll do it again.
Luckily we have trump to protect us.
BoRaGard
(7,591 posts)2. G.O.P. sold its soul
Tragic.
SheltieLover
(76,920 posts)3. Shocking...