Trump, Biden talk reported Iranian election interference at final debate
US intelligence said that Iran was responsible for threatening emails sent to voters this week; the policy toward Iran has come up frequently during the election.
US President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden talked about apparent Iranian meddling in the election at the final presidential debate on Thursday night.
During the national security section of the debate, moderator Kristen Welker from NBC asked the candidates about reports that Iran, Russia and China are interfering in the Nov. 3 election. Biden answered the question first, saying he would hold Iran accountable.
“Now we learn that Iran is involved. They will pay a price if I’m elected,” Biden said. “They’re interfering with American sovereignty.”
Trump responded by insinuating that Iran prefers Biden to win, referring to a Wednesday conversation he had with Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on allegations of Iranian and Russian interference.
