Biden administration cracks down on Russian election disinformation 

Helium Summary: The U.S. Department of Justice has unveiled significant actions against Russian disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing the 2024 presidential election.

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the indictment of two RT employees, alleging they funneled nearly $10 million into a U.S. media company, Tenet Media, to produce pro-Russian content.

This operation included a scheme known as the 'Good Old USA Project,' targeting specific demographics to sway voter opinions.

The DOJ also seized 32 internet domains used for spreading disinformation, highlighting ongoing concerns over foreign attempts to disrupt democratic processes in the U.S. Intelligence officials classify Russia as the primary threat to electoral integrity, echoing previous interference activities dating back to 2016, with tactics evolving to include sophisticated digital manipulation and AI-generated content PBS 

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Read the full federal indictment accusing Russians of funding divisive online content in the U.S.

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'Something's in play here' says ex-Trump NatSec official on DOJ Russian disinfo indictment

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DOJ outlines Russia's disinformation campaigns designed to interfere with U.S. election

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U.S. Government's stance

The U.S. government positions itself as proactive against foreign interference, invoking sovereignty and democratic integrity. Recent actions are framed as necessary to protect U.S. electoral processes from malign foreign influences. Officials assert the sophistication of Russian tactics necessitates robust responses, leveraging media narratives to emphasize a broader strategy of manipulation under authoritarian regimes Boston Herald 

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US accuses Russia of using state media to spread disinformation before the November election

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Biden administration cracks down on Russian fake news sites ahead of election

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DOJ outlines Russia's disinformation campaigns designed to interfere with U.S. election

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Conservative Influencers

Influencers implicated in this scheme, like Tim Pool and Benny Johnson, claim victimhood, insisting they were unaware of the disinformation funding. This narrative may reflect an attempt to deflect accountability while appealing to followers who distrust mainstream media SOTT 

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US conservative influencers say they are 'victims' of Russian disinformation campaign

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Right-Wing Influencer Network Tenet Media Allegedly Spread Russian Disinformation

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. Their response may also exploit existing cultural and political divides, positioning themselves as targets of governmental overreach or as subjects of misinformation themselves.