U.S. adversaries may ramp up misinformation efforts after Election Day

U.S. adversaries may increase efforts to influence voters immediately after Election Day, November 5. Analysts warn that misinformation could spread rapidly during this time, potentially undermining public confidence in the election results. Previous elections have shown that misleading claims can escalate quickly, as seen after the 2020 election. False narratives about vote tampering could emerge, especially in closely contested states, complicating the response from officials and media. Despite these threats, U.S. election security officials assert that the election system is robust against attacks that could change outcomes. Improvements have been made to ensure the integrity of the voting process, even amid ongoing disinformation campaigns.