U.S. intelligence agencies have recently flagged new Russian disinformation efforts targeting swing states ahead of the 2024 presidential election. These efforts, led by Russia-backed operatives, seek to amplify doubts about election integrity and potentially incite violence. They involve spreading fake stories through social media platforms and video content, including false claims about voter fraud and ballot tampering, particularly in battleground states like Pennsylvania and Arizona. The FBI, CISA, and ODNI have expressed concern that such activities could erode public trust and stir discord during this tightly contested election season.

These operations also target specific demographics, including gamers, minorities, and users of certain online communities, using platforms like Reddit and Facebook to distribute divisive content. This strategy is part of a broader Russian goal to influence U.S. politics and public opinion, particularly to reduce support for Ukraine and other U.S. foreign policies. To counter these actions, U.S. agencies are working to dismantle the networks involved and provide transparency to the public on disinformation risks.