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FBI Identifies Russian-Originating Bomb Threats on U.S. Election Day
Non-credible bomb threats disrupt polling at several U.S. voting sites
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning regarding bomb threats at polling stations across multiple U.S. states on Election Day.
While these threats were deemed not credible, many are believed to have originated from Russian email domains.
In Georgia, bomb threats briefly interrupted voting, prompting enhanced security measures amid the contentious 2024 presidential election featuring Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.
Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, confirmed that the threats were traced back to Russia.
The FBI has established a national election command post in Washington to monitor and respond to threats around the clock during the election week.
Security has been intensified at nearly 100,000 polling stations nationwide, with states like Oregon, Washington, and Nevada activating the National Guard for potential standby support.
Runbeck Election Services has also equipped election facilities with 1,000 panic buttons to ensure the safety of poll workers.
The FBI encourages voters to remain vigilant as efforts to protect the integrity of the election process continue.
While these threats were deemed not credible, many are believed to have originated from Russian email domains.
In Georgia, bomb threats briefly interrupted voting, prompting enhanced security measures amid the contentious 2024 presidential election featuring Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.
Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, confirmed that the threats were traced back to Russia.
The FBI has established a national election command post in Washington to monitor and respond to threats around the clock during the election week.
Security has been intensified at nearly 100,000 polling stations nationwide, with states like Oregon, Washington, and Nevada activating the National Guard for potential standby support.
Runbeck Election Services has also equipped election facilities with 1,000 panic buttons to ensure the safety of poll workers.
The FBI encourages voters to remain vigilant as efforts to protect the integrity of the election process continue.
