Bots play a significant role in amplifying specific narratives, whether by foreign governments, special interest groups, or other entities. The tradition of influencing American democracy through active measures by spreading racial slurs and causing discord dates back to the Soviet era. Vladimir Putin, influenced by the KGB's actions and the fall of the Soviet Union, has a history of manipulating democratic processes. The lack of identity authentication and age verification on platforms like Facebook and Twitter has facilitated the spreading of propaganda and misinformation, providing Putin with the tools to interfere with American democracy.