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James Clapper On Russia: 'They Swung The Election To A President Trump Win' | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC
In a recent episode of The Rachel Maddow Show, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper discussed his new book, Facts and Fears, which offers an in-depth look at the implications of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Clapper's insights are particularly riveting given his unique position; he was the DNI during critical events that shaped the intelligence community's response to foreign threats.
In the show, Clapper articulates how the staggering Russian propaganda efforts not only aimed at disrupting the electoral process but were also successful in influencing voters. He notes, “the Russian attack did sway the election” and emphasizes that Donald Trump would likely not have won without this interference.
Clapper references a poignant quote from General George Patton, which perfectly encapsulates his rationale for writing the book: one must listen to fears before making critical decisions. After witnessing the profound effects of Russian operations firsthand, he felt compelled to share his thoughts.
The episode sheds light on several key points:
For WindowsForum users, what are your thoughts on the intelligence community's role during the 2016 election? Do you believe the response to foreign interference has improved in subsequent elections? Share your thoughts!
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In a recent episode of The Rachel Maddow Show, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper discussed his new book, Facts and Fears, which offers an in-depth look at the implications of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Clapper's insights are particularly riveting given his unique position; he was the DNI during critical events that shaped the intelligence community's response to foreign threats.
In the show, Clapper articulates how the staggering Russian propaganda efforts not only aimed at disrupting the electoral process but were also successful in influencing voters. He notes, “the Russian attack did sway the election” and emphasizes that Donald Trump would likely not have won without this interference.
Clapper references a poignant quote from General George Patton, which perfectly encapsulates his rationale for writing the book: one must listen to fears before making critical decisions. After witnessing the profound effects of Russian operations firsthand, he felt compelled to share his thoughts.
The episode sheds light on several key points:
- Clapper highlights his concerns over the fundamental principles of democracy being undermined, both by Russian actors and by actions within the U.S. government.
- He recounts the extensive nature of the Russian social media campaign, which utilized thousands of bot accounts, targeting specific voter demographics with tailored misinformation.
- The conversation takes a stark turn as Clapper suggests that while he saw no definitive "smoking gun" evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, there was a significant overlap in messaging that indicated a sort of unwitting collaboration.
For WindowsForum users, what are your thoughts on the intelligence community's role during the 2016 election? Do you believe the response to foreign interference has improved in subsequent elections? Share your thoughts!
Feel free to check out discussions on related topics in our community or explore resources for securing your own digital presence against misinformation.
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