The Justice Department filed conspiracy charges against two Russian nationals who allegedly engaged in a $10 million scheme to distribute hidden Russian propaganda targeting US audiences.
Daniel Weiner from the Brennan Center for Justice emphasized that the case highlights a significant gap in political advertising regulations, particularly regarding paid influencers.
Current Federal Elections Commission rules require ad disclaimers for traditional media, but they do not cover paid influencers, allowing foreign interference via social media.
Weiner noted that the use of influencers exemplifies how modern communication methods can be exploited by foreign entities to manipulate the electoral process.
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