Kremlin-backed actors spread disinformation ahead of US elections
by Ars Technica
Ars Technica— To a lesser extent, China and Iran also peddle disinfo in hopes of influencing voters.
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The Guardian—Rightwing US website that spreads election conspiracies declares bankruptcy. Gateway Pundit, run by Jim Hoft, is being sued for defamation by Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss and othersThe Gateway Pundit, a rightwing website known for spreading election conspiracies, will declare bankruptcy as it faces lawsuits for defamation.The site’s parent company, TGP Communications, will file for bankruptcy in Florida “as a result of the progressive liberal lawfare attacks against our media outlet”, founder Jim Hoft wrote on the website. Continue reading
POLYGRAPH.info—Russian disinformation against Ukraine heightens ahead of EU parliamentary elections. With European parliamentary elections set for June, Russia is ramping up its disinformation and propaganda tactics to sway public opinion against Ukraine and in favor of pro-Russian candidates — with France and Germany prime targets.