During a recent lawyers' conference, the Deputy Attorney General emphasized the Justice Department's dedication to collaborating with social media platforms to combat foreign interference in the upcoming elections. The department will provide actionable intelligence to these companies, allowing them to make informed decisions regarding potential abuse on their platforms by foreign adversaries.
Highlighting Russia as the primary foreign threat to elections, the Deputy Attorney General warned about Moscow's tactics of targeting specific voter demographics and utilizing encrypted messaging apps to reach Americans. Additionally, she expressed concerns about the escalating violence directed towards public officials, including election workers.
