Trump signs an executive order: sanctions imposed against U.S. election interference

On September 12, 2018 U.S. President Trump signed an executive order authorizing sanctions against foreign governments (or individuals acting on behalf of a foreign government) interfering in an U.S. election.

The executive order specifies a post-election timeline for the intelligence community to investigate and report on any action by a foreign government (or individual acting on behalf of a foreign government) ‘with the intent or purpose of interfering in that election.’ The foreign governments (or individuals) identified as a result of this investigation will be sanctioned.

To read the full executive order please click here.