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posted ago by villageidiot22 ago by villageidiot22 +14 / -1

Executive Order 13848, titled "Imposing Certain Sanctions in the Event of Foreign Interference in a United States Election," was signed by President Donald Trump on September 12, 2018. Here's a summary:

  1. Purpose: This order is aimed at addressing foreign interference in U.S. elections. It empowers the U.S. government to impose sanctions on foreign entities found to have meddled in U.S. elections.

  2. Determination of Foreign Interference: Within 45 days after the conclusion of a U.S. election, the Director of National Intelligence conducts an assessment to determine if any foreign interference took place. The assessment is then forwarded to the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security for review.

  3. Sanctions: If foreign interference is confirmed, the U.S. government can take a variety of actions, including freezing assets, restricting travel, and imposing sanctions on individuals or entities deemed responsible.

  4. Definition of Interference: The order broadly defines interference to include any covert, fraudulent, deceptive, or unlawful actions or attempted actions by a foreign government (or anyone acting on its behalf) that can undermine the process or results of a U.S. election. This can be through spreading disinformation, hacking election machinery, or influencing campaigns.

  5. Review and Termination: Every six months, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, reviews the sanctions imposed and decides whether they should continue or be terminated.

The overarching goal of the executive order is to protect the integrity of U.S. elections and deter foreign entities from attempting to influence the electoral process. __And catch them all when they do it Again