Influencers Unwittingly Part of $10M Russian Disinformation Campaign

DOJ indictment reveals Kremlin's covert funding of high-profile U.S. social media personalities through Tenet Media.

Several influencers, including Tim Pool and Dave Rubin, unknowingly received Kremlin funds via Tenet Media.
The DOJ has charged two Russian citizens for orchestrating the $10 million influence operation.
YouTube has removed Tenet Media's channel following the allegations of Russian ties.
The influencers claim they were unaware of the source of the funding and assert they maintained editorial control.
Experts warn that such covert operations can deeply impact public trust and democratic institutions.