Russia outsources election disinformation to American firms
Summary: U.S. intelligence officials report that Russia, China, and Iran are intensifying disinformation efforts targeting the 2024 presidential election. Russia is outsourcing propaganda to American firms, creating fake websites and social media profiles. Officials issued twice as many warnings about foreign disinformation this election cycle compared to 2022. Iran is also actively supporting protests, while China remains cautious regarding direct presidential influence.
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