National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien said Friday he agrees with the assessment of Attorney General William Barr and others that China is more aggressive in its efforts to interfere in the November election.
“Yes, I agree with him 100%,” he told a White House press briefing.
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The bar was asked on CNN which country is more assertive and aggressive in interfering in the elections.
“I think it’s China,” Barry said. “Because I have seen intelligence, that is why I have come to a conclusion.”
Last month, the intelligence community warned that Iran wanted to influence policy and elections by trying to persuade President Trump and Russia to reject the Democratic nominee Bn Biden. Officials also said China “likes” that Trump will not win in November.
John Ratcliffe, director of national intelligence, told Fox News last month that China “economically, militarily and technically poses a greater threat to the national security of the United States than any other nation.”
“It includes threats of electoral influence and interference,” Ratcliffe said.
Democrats on Saturday accused the Trump administration of “misrepresenting peers.”
“The goals and actions of Russia, China and Iran are not the same,” said Nancy Pelosi, chairman of the House, and Adam Dum Schiff, chairman of the intelligence committee. “Only one country – Russia – is actively taking steps to undermine the presidential election and secure the outcome that the Kremlin sees as best serving its interests.”
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After the Russian interference in the 201st election, there are constant concerns about foreign interference.
On Friday, O’Brien said it was difficult to assess what effect foreign opposition was having.
“It’s hard to know what effect they can have or how they can spread things. I know some of our tech companies are doing a good job … whether it’s using Facebook, Twitter or others to do things for the police. Trying. ‘Not before,’ he said.
He said the U.S. The intelligence community is doing a good job of trying to track the intrusion.
“With additional funding from the administration, the Department of Homeland Security is doing a good job of tightening our infrastructure, to make sure we’re not sensitive to American choices, to make sure we have cyber infrastructure or physical infrastructure. Varies by foreign party, ”he said.
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He added that while there will always be attempts to impress, “We know that the Chinese people have taken a very active role but the Russians and Iranians and other countries are also involved.”
But he warned that elections are the foundation of American democracy and that “we will not tolerate these other countries trying to get involved in these elections.”
Brooke Singman of Fox News contributed to this report.
