The New York Times reports that the Obama administration allegedly knew about Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, but feared acknowledging it publicly because that would “reveal too much about intelligence gathering and be interpreted as ‘taking sides’ in the race.” If the report is true, when do you think the Obama administration should have spoken out about its knowledge of Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election? | Daily Question

The New York Times reports that the Obama administration allegedly knew about Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, but feared acknowledging it publicly because that would “reveal too much about intelligence gathering and be interpreted as ‘taking sides’ in the race.” If the report is true, when do you think the Obama administration should have spoken out about its knowledge of Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election? Published on June 24, 2017 → Survey conducted on June 24, 2017 on 2975 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

As soon as it knew

50%

At some point during the presidential campaign

16%

At some point after the presidential campaign

8%

Never

5%

Not sure

21%

As soon as it knew

50%

At some point during the presidential campaign

16%

At some point after the presidential campaign

8%

Never

5%

Not sure

21%