FBI Exposes Disinformation Videos Targeting Election Integrity
- Misleading videos claiming an FBI warning about voting were widely circulated online.
- The FBI confirmed these videos are not authentic and do not represent the election threat level.
- The FBI is actively working with partners to secure election integrity amid ongoing disinformation threats, particularly from foreign actors.
In the lead-up to the election, the FBI reported that misleading videos went viral, falsely claiming the bureau had warned voters to 'vote remotely' due to terrorist threats. These videos also inaccurately alleged that prisons in swing states colluded with political parties to rig inmate voting. The FBI declared the videos 'not authentic', asserting they do not reflect actual threats or polling conditions. On the day before, the FBI and other intelligence agencies highlighted increased foreign disinformation efforts, especially from Russian influence actors aimed at undermining public confidence in U.S. elections. They are manufacturing false content to instill fear and provoke divisions among voters. The FBI established a national election command post to address such threats and maintain election security during the election week, preparing for potential risks that include criminal acts, foreign interventions, and domestic violence incidents.