The statement, the people said, placed blame on Russia for orchestrating the attack but left open the possibility that other actors were involved. Trump also baselessly claimed in the tweets that the attack could have impacted US voting machines. Investigators are still trying to determine what, if any, government data may have been accessed or stolen in the hack. Pompeo's comments go further than any Trump administration official yet in pinning the blame on Russia, as further evidence shows the hacking operation bears all the hallmarks of a Russian-backed actor. The headline and story have been updated to reflect President Donald Trump's tweets on the cyberattack and additional reporting.

Source: CNN December 19, 2020 15:35 UTC