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News in English (USA) / 01.11.2024 / 23:00

U.S. Officials Accuse Russia of Spreading Election Misinformation through Fake Videos

U.S. intelligence agencies have linked a series of viral videos claiming voter fraud in Georgia to Russian influence efforts. Officials stated that a video depicting Haitian migrants intending to vote multiple times is a product of Russian disinformation tactics aimed at creating election-related hysteria among voters. Georgia election officials have also pointed out that similar misleading content is likely originating from Russian troll farms. The FBI and other intelligence agencies are investigating these disinformation campaigns, which include additional hoaxes about mail-in ballot destruction in Pennsylvania. U.S. authorities are warning that such Russian interference is expected to intensify as the election season progresses.
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