Exclusive: Hegseth directs Defense Dept. to fight foreigners who "meddle" in U.S. elections

Exclusive: Hegseth directs Defense Dept. to fight foreigners who "meddle" in U.S. elections

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has tasked department personnel with employing top-notch intelligence and cyber tools to detect, thwart, and counter any foreign meddling in U.S. elections. This move underscores the longstanding worry over foreign interference in electoral processes, now amplified by the use of cutting-edge AI. While military personnel won't be physically deployed to polling stations, this directive signals a significant step in bolstering election security through advanced technology.

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