... to discuss “significant national security cases addressing malign influence schemes and alleged criminal activity by a nation-state actor in the United States,” the Department of Justice announced in an advisory...
SNORT.
The last paragraph of this NBC article reads”
“The announcement comes nearly two weeks before the 2022 midterm elections on Nov. 8.
Justice Department officials generally avoid taking law enforcement action that could affect voting within 60 days of an election. It’s unclear if the announcement Monday is related in any way to the upcoming election. “
Two weeks before an election, the phrase “malign influence schemes” really makes it sound that this will involve allegations that a foreign power is trying to influence the election. Since this is coming from the highly partisan Merrick Garland, it is likely he will say that the foreign power is trying to help Republicans, especially MAGA “extremists” who threaten “democracy.”