Chinese Agents Disguised as Trump Supporters Spread Disinformation Online

Covert Chinese social media accounts target the 2024 U.S. election, posing as Trump fans to attack Biden and fuel division.

Covert Chinese online accounts, masquerading as Trump supporters, launch attacks on President Biden and fuel domestic divisions ahead of the November 2024 election.
Researchers connect these activities to a long-standing network of accounts associated with the Chinese government, known as Spamouflage, demonstrating a potential shift in Beijing's strategy to influence American politics.
The disinformation campaign includes spreading false claims about President Biden and endorsing Trump’s 'Make America Great Again' slogan, in an effort to undermine democracy and extend Beijing’s influence.
The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence has warned of the growing threat of foreign interference in elections, highlighting China's increased readiness to target specific candidates and parties.
This revelation comes after the Director of National Intelligence expressed concerns over China potentially using TikTok to sway the forthcoming 2024 U.S. elections, underscoring the increasing sophistication of disinformation campaigns.