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Discontent and division within American governance, particularly among agencies tasked with national security, play directly into the hands of adversarial forces like Russia. The former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, articulated that Kremlin operatives are keenly aware of the potential for chaos within American institutions. As differing factions within the U.S. government vie for power, the benefits accrue to foreign adversaries who seek to destabilize American influence worldwide.