Foreign threats to the US election are on the rise, with Russia, China, and Iran increasing efforts to meddle in American politics. Russia is the most active and sophisticated nation, using disinformation and cyberespionage to undermine confidence in elections and weaken the US. Iran has been accused of hacking Trump campaign associates and attempting to interfere in the election. China is taking a more neutral stance but has a sophisticated hacking operation targeting Western life and industry. The US government has worked to aggressively call out foreign threats and assure Americans that the election is secure.