Head of Policy and Research Jessica Brandt explained that “the perception of insecurity can be just as damaging as insecurity itself” on Bloomberg TV’s “Balance of Power.” Senior government officials have been saying for a long time that Russia seeks to interfere in the 2020 U.S. elections, and the Iowa caucus debacle was a flashpoint for Russian efforts. But it is important to view Russian efforts as part of an ongoing effort. “If we’re only looking at this problem through the narrow political lens of our current political moment, we’re at risk of losing the forest through the trees,” she said. She also noted that she is confident in the work election and federal officials are doing to secure Americans’ votes.