Feinstein: Russian Hacks, Disinformation Influenced Election Outcome
Top Senate Democrat Says Russian Hacks, Disinformation Influenced Election Outcome -
A top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee said she believes Russia tried to interfere in the election and that their activity ultimately altered the outcome.
"The answer is yes on both cases," California Sen. Dianne Feinstein said when asked on NBC's "Meet the Press."
"I've had all of the major classified briefings. I have been astonished at what has been a two-year effort [at] Russia to spearfish, to hack, to provide disinformation, propaganda wherever it really could. And I think this has been a very sophisticated effort," Feinstein added.
The Senate Intelligence Committee announced Friday it will investigate the involvement of Russian actors in the U.S. election, "including any intelligence regarding links between Russia and individuals associated with political campaigns." President-elect Donald Trump's critics have long raised questions about his friendly campaign rhetoric toward Russian President Vladimir Putin and a number of his top adviser's ties to Russia, though none of the intelligence community's statements or reports on Russian actions during the election suggest a link between the two.
When asked if the committee would examine any specific allegations that the Trump campaign was in contact with Russian actors, Feinstein said, "That hasn't been discussed and I really can't answer that question right now."
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