Trump signs executive order providing for election meddling sanctions against foreigners

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President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday creating a framework for imposing sanctions on foreigners who seek to influence U.S. elections.

“This is intended to be a very broad effort to prevent foreign manipulation of the political process,” national security adviser John Bolton told reporters on a conference call.

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