FBI Chief: Russia Seeks to Stop Biden From Winning

The transcript discusses the ongoing efforts by Russia to influence U.S. elections, focusing on the 2020 election. Unlike 2016, where cyber targeting of election infrastructure was evident, the current efforts are more about malign foreign influence through social media, proxies, and state media. These actions aim to create discord and primarily target Vice President Biden, perceived as anti-Russian. The intelligence community has publicly assessed these activities.

What was a key difference between the foreign influence efforts in 2016 and 2020?

• 2016 included targeting election infrastructure.

• 2020 had no foreign influence.

• 2020 focused on cyber attacks.

• 2016 used social media exclusively.

Which of the following methods was NOT mentioned as a way Russia tried to influence the 2020 election?

• Proxies

• Social media

• State media

• Direct hacking of voting machines

What was one of the main goals of the Russian influence efforts in 2020?

• To promote global peace

• To sow divisiveness and discord

• To create unity among voters

• To support Vice President Biden

According to the intelligence community, who was primarily targeted by the Russian influence efforts?

• President Trump

• Vice President Biden

• Election officials

• The general public

What perception did the Russians have about the establishment in 2020?

• Supportive of globalism

• Neutral

• Anti-Russian

• Pro-Russian