DOJ Indicts Russian Nationals for Funding US Conservative Media

The indictment alleges a $10 million scheme to spread Russian disinformation through Tenet Media, implicating unwitting conservative influencers.

The US Department of Justice has indicted two Russian nationals for covertly funding Tenet Media to spread Russian disinformation in the US and Canada.
The indictment claims Tenet Media received $10 million to create content with hidden Russian government messaging, targeting both US and Canadian audiences.
Influencers like Benny Johnson, Tim Pool, and Dave Rubin were reportedly unaware of the Russian funding behind their content.
The Justice Department's actions have sparked debate, with critics arguing the indictment aims to discredit conservative media by associating them with Russian propaganda.
The FBI continues to investigate, and if convicted, the accused face up to 20 years in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering and other charges.