Advice | Disinformation from China threatens the United States in the run-up to the elections

MAGA Republicans often conjure up the fanciful specter of foreigners voting in American elections. That almost never happens, because only American citizens can legally vote. But foreign countries have significant leeway to influence U.S. elections. Russia took advantage in 2016 by intervening on behalf of Donald Trump and helping him win a narrow victory. The Kremlin appears to be launching a new pro-Trump campaign this year.