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submitted 2 months ago by breakfastmtn@lemmy.ca to c/world@lemmy.world

A number of high-profile, conservative influencers in the US have said they are “victims” of an alleged Russian disinformation campaign, after the Biden administration accused Moscow of carrying out a sustained campaign to influence the outcome of November’s presidential elections.

Tim Pool and Benny Johnson published statements on Wednesday evening addressing allegations that a US content creation company they were associated with had been provided with nearly $10m from Russian state media employees to publish videos with messages in favour of Moscow’s interests and agenda, including over the war in Ukraine.

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[-] adespoton@lemmy.ca 43 points 2 months ago

It must be so easy at this point… Russia can start a rumour and then get American pundits to authoritatively go along with it because it reinforces what they want to believe.

[-] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 19 points 2 months ago

honestly makes me wonder why Russia even bothers anymore. the right is so far gone at this point they don't need any help being crazy.

[-] Bernie_Sandals@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Probably just paying them to stay on message about Ukraine and stop rambling about random culture war issues like alleged elementary school litter boxes.

[-] NegativeInf@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

One must tend the flames of the fires they set, lest they burn out of their own accord.

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