Facebook, Google And Twitter Officials Grilled By Washington Lawmakers Over Russian Election Interference

The Hill: Tech companies grilled over Russian election interference

Facebook, Google and Twitter officials were grilled on Tuesday by lawmakers from both parties on the Senate Judiciary Committee, who expressed frustration with the companies’ response so far to the use of their platforms by Russia in last year’s election.

Lawmakers pushed the companies for more answers on how their platforms were used by both Russia and terrorist groups, and stressed that it was in the national security interests of the U.S. to find solutions.

“The bottom line is that these platforms are being used to undermine and harm our way of life,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the panel’s chairman.

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WNU Editor: The complete testimony from these tech executives can be seen below. Hmmm .... this is a spin that many in the main stream media are ignoring .... Facebook, Twitter: Russian actors sought to undermine Trump after election (Politico).

Facebook, Google And Twitter Officials Grilled By Washington Lawmakers Over Russian Election Interference

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