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Foreign Malign Influence Center

Foreign malign influence poses a significant threat to democracy and U.S. interests. The Foreign Malign Influence Center (FMIC) is charged with strengthening Intelligence Community (IC) efforts to counter the enduring threat posed by hostile foreign actors seeking to influence the U.S. Government, state and local governments, or public opinion and behaviors through overt or covert means. This can include efforts to expose foreign operations to influence U.S. public opinion, interfere in elections within the United States, or steer policy and regulatory decisions in favor of a foreign actor.

 

FMIC serves as the primary U.S. Government organization for integrating intelligence analysis and reporting pertaining to foreign malign influence, including election security. It utilizes expertise from all elements of the IC, including departments and agencies elements with diplomatic and law enforcement functions. FMIC is committed to protecting our democratic processes and institutions from foreign influence and interference. In particular, election security is a top priority for the IC.