The Democratic National Committee (DNC) was hacked in the lead-up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The attack was attributed to Russian hackers, who were accused of stealing and releasing sensitive emails and other information. The attack resulted in widespread political and legal fallout, with debate over the impact of foreign interference on the election and the DNC's handling of sensitive information. VICE TV produced several programs that profiled the hack, including the documentary "Democracy for Sale."