Congressman DeSaulnier’s Statement on Russian Indictments

Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) issued the following statement after the Special Counsel's office brought 13 indictments against Russian businesses and nationals for criminal conspiracy to interfere with the Presidential election in 2016:

"Russia used our social media networks to sway public opinion and help elect Donald Trump President. The level of detail and intricacy with which this criminal conspiracy was executed warrants immediate action by Congress. The Special Counsel's investigation also must continue without interference from the White House. This is no hoax, it is not fake news. We must take action to protect the integrity of our democracy in advance of the 2018 election."

Earlier this month and again this week, Congressman DeSaulnier called on Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-SC) to investigate the sale, abuse, and possible influence of social media bots on the 2016 election, but has yet to receive a response.

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