DHS Withheld Warning Of Russian Scheme To Promote “Allegations About Poor Mental Health” Of Joe Biden

September 2, 2020 Russia, Trump Administration

In early July the Department of Homeland Security withheld publication of an intelligence bulletin warning law enforcement agencies of a Russian scheme to promote “allegations about the poor mental health” of former Vice President Joe Biden, according to internal emails and a draft of the document obtained by ABC News.

The draft bulletin, titled “Russia Likely to Denigrate Health of US Candidates to Influence 2020 Election,” was submitted to the agency’s legislative and public affairs office for review on July 7.

The analysis was not meant for public consumption, but it was set to be distributed to federal, state and local law enforcement partners two days later, on July 9, the emails show.

⁦@DHSgov⁩ withheld July intelligence bulletin calling out #Russia attack on ⁦@JoeBiden⁩ mental health – ABC News https://t.co/DLEgHhWhB8

— Frances Townsend (@FranTownsend) September 2, 2020

DHS intel memo reportedly blocked in July warned Russia was pushing attack on Biden’s mental health https://t.co/KeDsFGoG36

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) September 2, 2020

So we knew the Russians would go after Biden’s mental health — but DHS boss Chad Wolf spiked the report. #ChadWolf #Russia #JoeBiden #mentalhealth https://t.co/029FPSOMVX

— Crooks and Liars (@crooksandliars) September 2, 2020