In a criminal complaint unsealed Friday, federal prosecutors described a Russian operation to sow political discord in the United States that began in 2014 and was now aimed at disrupting the midterm elections. The covert campaign was designed to inflame passions about hot-button issues and controversial figures, including the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, whose team has been investigating Moscow’s interference in the 2016 presidential race.
The Issues That Russian Operatives Used to Divide Americans, in Their Own Words
A criminal complaint offered a rare view into how Russian operatives tried to disrupt the American political process, including the midterm elections.
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