The potential for foreign adversaries, specifically Russia and Iran, to incite civil unrest in the U.S. following the upcoming election is significant, according to intelligence officials.
Both Russia and Iran may covertly organize or encourage violent protests, aiming to sow discord, undermine election confidence, and complicate the presidential power transfer process.
Recent intelligence highlights that these authoritarian regimes perceive the U.S. election certification process as a vulnerability, increasing the risk of political violence after the election.
The lessons learned from the January 6th Capitol attack demonstrate how misinformation about election outcomes can lead to real-world violence, a scenario foreign nations could exploit.
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