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“It is illegal to ask a foreign power to interfere in a domestic election.”

Mike Espy

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Source Congressional testimony, U.S. House Committee, 2012

It is unlawful to solicit foreign interference in domestic elections.

In simple terms: Foreign interference is illegal.

Key Takeaway

Protect electoral integrity.

Themes

law elections national security

Mood

serious protective

Type

legal political

When to use this quote

  • political campaigns
  • election monitoring
  • policy drafting

Key Concepts

foreign influence campaign law democratic processes

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mechanisms detect foreign meddling?
  • How to strengthen legal safeguards?
A Different Perspective

Enforcement can be politically contentious.

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