Russian Disinformation Scheme Infiltrates U.S. Right-Wing Media

Federal indictment reveals Russian state media covertly funded Tennessee-based Tenet Media to spread propaganda through prominent conservative influencers.

• Russian agents allegedly funneled nearly $10 million through Tenet Media to disseminate pro-Russian content.
• Six conservative influencers, including Tim Pool and Dave Rubin, unknowingly participated in the scheme.
• The DOJ seized 32 internet domains linked to the disinformation network targeting U.S. elections.
• The operation aimed to amplify U.S. domestic divisions and support Kremlin interests, particularly in Ukraine.
• Tenet Media founders, Lauren Chen and Liam Donovan, are accused of deceiving influencers about the source of their funding.

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