Intelligence Leaders Confirm Russia Hacked the Election

“Russia deployed more than just cyberattacks in its effort to disrupt the election, calling it a multifaceted campaign. ‘The hacking was only one part of it," he said. "It also entailed classical propaganda, disinformation, fake news,’ which [Clapper] said was still going on.” http://www.npr.org/2017/01/05/508355408/intelligence-chiefs-stand-more-resolutely-behind-finding-of-russia-election-hack

Director of National Security James Clapper testifies on Russian election interference in a photo by Evan Vucci/AP photo.

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  1. Rayn RobertsJanuary 5, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    I don't often agree with Republicans, but on this I'm with Sen. John McCain. It was an act of war by Russia. The election should be recalled and done over.

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