The indictment underscores a narrative where the Kremlin seeks to exploit the growing popularity of conservative influencers to sow discord in US politics.
The US Justice Department does not accuse the influencers of wrongdoing, highlighting a complex scenario where they were unwittingly part of an influence operation.
Funded by close to $10 million funneled from Russian state media, the company leveraged these influencers to produce content aligning with Russian interests.
This incident marks a continuation of Russia's interference tactics in US elections, reflecting an ongoing trend of using social media for political manipulation.
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