Senate Intel Committee Report Warns Of 2020 Election Interference

The transcript discusses Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, highlighting efforts to harm Hillary Clinton's campaign and aid Donald Trump. A GOP-led committee report outlines recommendations to prevent similar interference in future elections, emphasizing the role of Congress, the White House, and social media companies. The report suggests new regulations for political ad transparency and improved user notifications about misinformation. It also notes the potential for future Kremlin-backed interference and details the committee's findings on election system targeting across all U.S. states.

What was the primary goal of Russian operatives during the 2016 U.S. presidential election?

• To support Hillary Clinton's campaign

• To disrupt the election process

• To aid Donald Trump's campaign

• To promote third-party candidates

Which organization released the report detailing Russian interference in the 2016 election?

• The Democratic National Committee

• The United Nations

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation

• The GOP-led committee

What is one of the recommendations made to prevent future election interference?

• Limit the use of social media during elections

• Ban all political ads on social media

• Adopt new regulations for political ad transparency

• Increase the number of polling stations

What should social media companies do to combat misinformation, according to the report?

• Limit user access during elections

• Ban all political content

• Notify users when exposed to misinformation

• Increase advertising costs

How many U.S. states were targeted by Russian efforts in the 2016 election?

• 25 states

• All 50 states

• 10 states

• 15 states