Russia Targeted Past US Elections. Will It Meddle in the Midterms?
The 2016 election that put Donald Trump in the White House the first time was defined in many ways by the role of America’s longtime adversary Russia. Over the years, multiple investigations have concluded that Russia meddled in the election to boost Trump over Hillary Clinton and create political discord among voters. Trump, meanwhile, has […]
The 2016 presidential election, which saw Donald Trump win the White House, was marked by Russia's meddling, according to numerous investigations. These probes suggested that Russia aimed to bolster Trump's campaign against Hillary Clinton and sow political discord among American voters. Despite these findings, Trump has consistently dismissed the Russia investigations as a "hoax."
As the 2026 midterms draw closer, experts are cautioning that Russia may once again attempt to interfere in U.S. elections. In his new book, "How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America," Mother Jones Washington bureau chief David Corn outlines how Russia has been engaged in a persistent campaign against the United States.
Corn tells host Al Letson that "you have to wonder if Russia will be meddling yet again," particularly in light of Trump's actions since returning to the White House. His administration has reportedly dismantled government agencies responsible for detecting and countering Russian disinformation campaigns. In an episode of Mother Jones' "More To The Story" podcast, Corn discusses Russia's "twilight war" against the U.S. and Western democracies.
He argues that the infamous Steele dossier, which emerged during the 2016 election, may have bolstered Trump's chances of winning.
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