US Intelligence Confirms Moscow’s Role in Attempting to Swing Vote for Trump
President Joe Biden has issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that Moscow will face consequences for its interference in the 2020 US presidential election. Biden’s remarks came in an interview with ABC News, where he asserted, “He will pay a price,” referring to Putin’s involvement in efforts to sway the election in favor of Donald Trump.
Biden’s comments followed the release of a declassified US intelligence report that confirmed Russia’s actions during the election, which included spreading misleading claims against Joe Biden and amplifying support for Trump’s re-election campaign. The report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence revealed that Russian actors used intermediaries to spread these false narratives, notably targeting Biden’s candidacy.
Biden was asked in the interview about the specific consequences Putin would face, to which he responded cryptically, “You’ll see shortly.” This statement signals potential forthcoming diplomatic or punitive actions against Russia in response to the election interference.
The US intelligence report further outlined how Russian figures close to the Kremlin worked through proxies to infiltrate Trump’s inner circle and influence the outcome of the election.
