On with Kara Swisher Useful Idiots? How Right-Wing Influencers Got $ to Spread Russian Propaganda
Sep 12, 2024
In this thought-provoking discussion, Julia Davis, an investigative journalist and creator of the Russian Media Monitor, joins experts Alex Stamos and Brandy Zadrozny to unravel how right-wing influencers are allegedly funded by the Kremlin to spread propaganda. They dissect recent indictments, detailing the financial connections between Russian operatives and American media figures. The trio critiques the impact of this disinformation on U.S. politics and underscores the alarming strategies employed to foster societal discord amid ongoing foreign influence campaigns.
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Kremlin Control
- Russia's campaigns are becoming centralized under Kremlin control for message control.
- This is evident in increased spending and focus on influencing public opinion on Ukraine.
Mimicking and Manipulation
- Russian state TV mimics Fox News talking points while also viewing Republicans as easily manipulated.
- They aim to sway American public opinion, influencing politicians to follow pro-Russia narratives.
Victims or Opportunists
- Right-wing influencers portray themselves as victims, claiming ignorance of Russian funding.
- Their supposed dedication to uncovering hidden truths clashes with their failure to question the source of funds.