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The video and email campaign used by Iran to sow confusion

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The video and email campaign U.S. officials say Iran used to intimidate voters

On Wednesday night, the director of national intelligence, the director of the FBI and other top U.S. officials appeared at a news briefing to discuss foreign interference in the 2020 election. They pointed in particular to a campaign they allege Iran launched to sow confusion and mistrust. But some lawmakers fear the assessment itself may have political motivations. Nick Schifrin reports.

10/22/2020

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