FBI Press Conference re "Election Interference"

2 Minute Warning: NO QUESTIONS

DNI Ratcliffe on Voting Systems.

Alert: Identified 2 foreign actors, Iran and Russia, have taken specific actions to influence public opinion re our elections.

Voting data obtained by both and used to sow chaos and undermine American democracy.

Iran spoofing emails to incite social unrest and hurt Trump.

Iran distributing other content, video, implies that individuals can cast fraudulent ballots, even overseas. Fake News.

Desperate attempts by desperate adversaries.

Our election systems are resilient.

Your vote is secure.

Russia has obtained some voter info as they did in 2016. We are prepared for actions by hostile actors.

FBI, DHS acted swiftly to threat.

DNI confident on top of it.

Do not allow their efforts to bother or intimidate you.

Do not spread bogus emails from Iran/Russia.

Transparency.

Will not tolerate foreign interference in our elections; they will pay.

4 years of voting security is working.

Director Wray

FBI responsible for malicious cyberactivity re voter structure, crimes, voter intimidation.

Working with IC, States to share info, improve security.

Repeats will not tolerate foreign interference.

Coordinating with social media companies so they do not spread propaganda.

Voting infrastructure is resilient.

Your vote counts.

See something, say something.

FBI committed to protect "our democracy"