Rep. Will Hurd on Political Ads, Russia Probe, Manafort

The transcript discusses Russian interference in elections, focusing on disinformation strategies and the roles of social media companies and the government in countering these threats. It highlights the importance of political advertising regulations and the ongoing investigations into election interference, including the roles of individuals like Paul Manafort and Carter Page.

What was the primary goal of the Russian interference in elections, as discussed in the first section?

• To increase voter turnout

• To erode trust in democratic institutions

• To promote Russian culture

• To support specific candidates

What is the focus of the second section regarding disinformation?

• Increasing government surveillance

• Promoting traditional media

• Developing a strategy to counter disinformation

• Creating new social media platforms

What does the Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA) regulate?

• Domestic political campaigns

• Foreign entities acting in the United States

• Broadcast television content

• Social media advertising

What was a concern regarding political advertising rules discussed in the third section?

• They should apply to all media types

• They only apply to print media

• They are outdated and irrelevant

• They are too strict for new media

What is the difference between the investigations led by Bob Mueller and the House Intelligence Committee?

• Mueller's is an oversight investigation, while the House's is a criminal investigation

• Both are oversight investigations

• Both are criminal investigations

• Mueller's is a criminal investigation, while the House's is an oversight investigation

What was the reaction of the House Intelligence Committee to the news about George Papadopoulos?

• They had already concluded their investigation

• They were well aware of his involvement

• They dismissed the news as irrelevant

• They were surprised by the news

What was the main concern about Americans working with pro-Russia regimes?

• It could lead to economic sanctions

• It might undermine alliances with countries like Ukraine

• It would increase trade with Russia

• It could improve diplomatic relations