Political analyst Dušan Janjić has alleged that Serbia’s Security Intelligence Agency (BIA) and President Aleksandar Vučić bear responsibility for the alleged manipulation of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, according to a statement given to Beta news agency.
Janjić said that recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos indicate that an investigation into alleged election interference is underway and that it includes Belgrade.
“After President Trump’s speech in Davos, it is absolutely clear that an investigation into election manipulation is ongoing and that it encompasses Belgrade,” Janjić stated.
Alleged Cyber Involvement
According to Janjić, there had previously been unconfirmed reports that an IP address from Serbia was used in a campaign against Trump during the 2020 election. He claimed that the situation should be viewed in the context of U.S. national security oversight of cyber activities that affect American democratic processes.
“If it is proven, and there is no reason to believe Trump is fabricating this, legal proceedings should be expected against everyone involved in manipulating the U.S. elections,” Janjić said.
He suggested that BIA may have carried out the operation either directly or through a private agency closely linked to the Serbian authorities, allegedly operating under the concept of combating so-called “color revolutions.”
Responsibility and Potential Consequences
Janjić argued that recent personnel changes within BIA may indicate attempts to distance individuals from responsibility, but added that such actions would not prevent accountability.
“The key question is how far the investigation will go and whether it will include Aleksandar Vučić, who controls all major state institutions in Serbia,” Janjić said.
He warned that such findings would place Serbia in a serious international position, as it would imply state-sponsored cyber operations against another sovereign country, namely the United States.
Claims Involving Serbian Companies
Janjić dismissed claims that Serbian company ‘Roaming Networks’ was solely responsible for the alleged election interference, calling such assertions “an attempt to divert attention away from political responsibility.”
He stressed that Serbia’s Department for Combating High-Tech Crime should be involved in any investigation and reiterated his position that BIA bears operational responsibility, while Vučić carries political and criminal responsibility, if the allegations are confirmed.
Trump’s Statements
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump announced that criminal prosecutions related to the 2020 election would soon begin, reiterating his long-standing claim that the election was “rigged.”
Trump has previously linked the company “Dominion Voting Systems” to alleged election fraud, claiming—without presenting evidence—that foreign-based infrastructure, including in Serbia, played a role. Dominion Voting Systems is headquartered in Canada and operates software development subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Serbia.
Trump lost the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden, but has consistently disputed the results, alleging irregularities involving electronic voting machines used in multiple U.S. states.
Context
To date, no official findings by U.S. authorities have publicly confirmed the allegations involving Serbian state institutions. The claims remain politically sensitive and under scrutiny, with potential implications for U.S.–Serbia relations if substantiated.
