“. . . either of these two guys today” . . . is what I was going to say. And then I saw this morning’s headline:

“Exclusive: Biden administration to accuse Russia of sustained effort to influence 2024 election.” [Sean Lyngaas, Evan Perez, Kylie Atwood and Zachary Cohen, CNN, September 4, 2024.]

Not that there’s anything new in being told that Russia — among others — has never stopped trying to interfere in our internal affairs, including our elections. What is new here is what the U.S. government is planning to do about it . . . and how effective those actions are likely to be. As of this writing, that announcement is yet to be made.

As reported by CNN, it is expected that, in addition to the White House’s public condemnation of Russia’s activities, the Justice Department will be taking “law enforcement action targeting the covert Russian campaign.” [Id.] Russia’s state media network, known as RT — a main propaganda outlet for the Kremlin — is expected to be a focus of any such actions:

“The Russian disinformation operation is being laundered through both Americans and non-American voices, four of the sources said.” [Id.]

CNN’s report further states: “Wednesday’s expected actions are a reminder that US officials continue to see Russia as a prominent foreign influence threat to November’s election, the sources said.” [Id.]

Well, I should certainly hope so!

Looking forward to the rest of the report, hopefully later today.

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
9/4/24