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The Bunker
Inside Russia’s plot to put Trump back in the White House – with Gavin Esler and Joseph Webster
Jan 17, 2024
Gavin Esler and Joseph Webster discuss Russia's plot to put Trump back in the White House, including manipulating gasoline prices and perpetuating disinformation campaigns. They also explore the potential benefits for Russia under a Trump presidency and compare voter awareness between Taiwan and the United States.
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- Gasoline prices can be manipulated by Russia to have a significant impact on US elections.
- Russian disinformation campaigns are expected to persist in the 2024 US presidential election.
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Russian Interference in Elections
The podcast discusses the degree of Russian interest and involvement in elections, particularly the upcoming 2024 US presidential election. It highlights that the Kremlin is highly interested in the election due to its importance for Russian interests, such as impacting the energy transition and diminishing the West's living standards. The podcast suggests that Russia may attempt to shape the election by influencing gasoline prices, raising them to reduce Biden's performance legitimacy and boost their preferred candidate, Donald Trump. Previous actions, like manipulating oil production, have been used to influence US elections, and the podcast speculates that the Kremlin will continue to pursue disinformation campaigns to sway the election.
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