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Russian interference in US presidential election ‘would be to the benefit of Joe Biden’
According to a report by NBC News in February, former US officials and cyber experts have warned of Russia’s utilization of fake online accounts and bots to undermine President Biden and the Democratic Party. These attacks, experts claim, are aimed at weakening American support for Ukraine and NATO.
However, Grande, who served under the Reagan administration, exclusively told Daily Express US that Russian interference would serve to bolster the Biden administration. She emphasized Russia’s perpetual efforts to influence US elections, asserting that any interference would align with Biden’s interests rather than Trump’s.
Grande pointed out the significance of China’s role in election interference, particularly through platforms like TikTok targeting younger voters. She highlighted the contrasting approaches of Trump and Biden towards China, suggesting that China would prefer Biden due to his perceived softer stance.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s surprising statement in February expressing preference for Biden’s reelection was met with skepticism from the White House. US national security spokesman John Kirby reiterated the administration’s commitment to countering Russia’s malign influence and warned Putin to refrain from meddling in US elections.
While intelligence agencies have previously concluded Russian interference in favor of Trump, some experts believe Putin may see potential benefits in supporting Trump again. Bret Schafer from the Alliance for Securing Democracy highlighted heightened incentives for Russian interference in the current political climate.
Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security adviser, echoed concerns about Russian interference in the upcoming election, emphasizing the need for vigilance.
The complex dynamics of international interference underscore the challenges facing US electoral integrity, with experts warning of ongoing threats from both Russia and China.
