President Trump has signed an executive order authorizing sanctions against foreigners who meddle in U.S. elections.<br /> Wednesday's order comes amid mounting pressure from lawmakers and some members of the public to beef up election security.<br />Trump has often been criticized for his response to suspected Russian election in the 2016 presidential election, where he sided with Moscow over his own intelligence officials. <br />The order instructs the intelligence community to monitor and report on attempts to disrupt election infrastructure, as well as propaganda. <br />It also authorizes the sanctioning of any individual, company or country found guilty of such actions. <br /> With under two months left until the midterm elections, U.S. officials say they are keeping a close eye on countries, such as Russia, North Korea, China and Iran.<br />The order drew immediate criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers as too little, too late. <br />
