The rise of the pro-Russian website Intelligencer coincides with a crackdown on Russian media in the US, complicating the landscape of information during the 2024 election.
Emma Briant highlights that the use of high-profile individuals to propagate pro-Russian messages marks a strategic evolution in misinformation tactics, particularly since the Ukraine invasion.
Intelligencer has gained traction within the right-wing ecosystem, recently achieving its best month for internet traffic amid growing concerns of Russian disinformation influence.
With charges against RT members for violating US laws and increased scrutiny on Russian media, the emergence of contributors like George Papadopoulos to Intelligencer raises alarm.
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