Russia (2016 election interference)

In 2016, U.S. intelligence agencies concluded that Russia conducted a covert campaign to interfere with the presidential election. This involved hacking into political organizations, releasing stolen emails to sow discord, and using social media platforms to spread disinformation and propaganda. The goal was to undermine public trust in the electoral process and favor certain candidates, notably Donald Trump. While Russia denied interference, multiple investigations confirmed efforts to influence the outcome, leading to ongoing concerns about foreign influence on democratic processes and the integrity of elections.