U.S. Intelligence Community Believes Kremlin Will Support Trump Over Harris in Election, Official Says

The U.S. intelligence community believes that foreign powers, particularly Russia, are once again meddling in the upcoming presidential election. According to a recent media call held by the Foreign Malign Influence Center, a division focused on countering foreign propaganda, it was disclosed that the Kremlin is likely to direct its efforts to support former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Iran, on the other hand, is expected to continue its campaign to denigrate Trump, while China seems to have no preference in the presidential race but may seek to interfere in congressional races. The intelligence official emphasized that Russia’s core interest in the U.S. election is to end aid to Ukraine, a point of contention between the Trump and Harris tickets.

The U.S. intelligence community has been closely monitoring these foreign propaganda campaigns, with previous reports indicating that Russia aimed to denigrate President Biden’s candidacy and support Trump in the 2020 election. Iran also conducted an influence campaign against Trump, while China has allegedly refrained from interference in U.S. elections.

These revelations highlight the ongoing battle against foreign influence in U.S. elections, with officials warning of the continued threat posed by Russia, Iran, and potentially China. As the election approaches, the U.S. remains vigilant in countering these propaganda efforts to safeguard the integrity of the democratic process.