Russian interference (in 2016 US election)

Russian interference in the 2016 US election involved coordinated efforts by Russia to influence public opinion and weaken trust in the electoral process. This included hacking political organizations and releasing stolen emails, creating and amplifying false or divisive content on social media, and using fake accounts to spread disinformation. The goal was to sow discord, amplify certain political messages, and potentially sway voters. Multiple intelligence agencies concluded that Russia aimed to support the candidacy of Donald Trump and undermine Hillary Clinton, exploiting digital platforms to influence American political discourse covertly.