Top US Official: Russians Successfully Penetrated US Election Systems In 2016, 21 States Targeted
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Channel: Roland S. Martin · 2018 · News & Politics
In an interview with NBC News, Jeanette Manfra, the head of cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland Security, said in 2016, "We saw a targeting of 21 states and an exceptionally small number of them were actually successfully penetrated." Former FBI Special Agent Clint Watts told MSNBC’s Chuck Todd, “If they change votes in one precinct -- if they create pandemonium or have voter rolls disappear in one precinct, you will undermine the integrity of elections around the United States.” “You can advance an influence campaign that says there is voter fraud or the election is rigged -- how do you know that your vote counted?“ Watts said. He continued, “This is the purpose of Russian active measures -- it’s to erode confidence in democracy.” Video credit: MSNBC - NOW AVAILABLE: "Shelly, Go To My iPad" / #BringTheFunk tees - http://ow.ly/dlBA30hm1Ra We have some amazing things coming your way in 2018 and beyond. Sign up for the Roland Martin Mailing List http://ow.ly/2Yvq30hnc87 Listen, download and subscribe to the ALL NEW Roland Martin Unfiltered Audio Podcast on iTunes http://ow.ly/Hctl30eeN19 Visit Roland Martin's NEW digital lifestyle and information website http://AllThat.tv Hit the thumbs up button and subscribe to the channel to see more content like this. http://bit.ly/2ubQ9NV Follow Roland Martin on the following social media platforms: Facebook: http://bit.ly/2dgI2GO Twitter: http://bit.ly/2dgFOra Instagram: http://bit.ly/2d48Acu For more info about Roland visit http://www.rolandsmartin.com Roland Martin Podcast on iTunes: http://apple.co/2iado2rbout
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