How Russian operatives covertly hired U.S. influencers to create viral videos.
Federal officials have accused Russia of using unwitting right-wing American influencers in its quest to spread Kremlin propaganda ahead of the 2024 presidential election. https://www.npr.org/2024/09/05/nx-s1-5100829/russia-election-influencers-youtube
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2024-09-06 10:14:14
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