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The quote suggests that election hacking may have happened before 2016, but those earlier cases were not made public. It points to public awareness, not necessarily the first occurrence, as the important difference. The speaker is expressing doubt that the 2016 case was unique in being hacked.
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About Sam Esmail
American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter
Sam Esmail is an American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter. He is known for creating and writing Mr. Robot, the USA Network series that ran from 2015 to 2019, and for leading the production company Esmail Corp. He also wrote and directed the films Comet and Leave the World Behind, and produced and directed the first season of Homecoming. His producing credits include Briarpatch, Gaslit, Angelyne, and The Resort. His work often explores alienation, technology, and American society.
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2016