US Officials Confirm Viral Voter Fraud Video in Georgia is Russian Disinformation
U.S. intelligence agencies have confirmed a viral video claiming voter fraud in Georgia was fabricated by Russian influence actors, fueling electoral disinformation concerns.
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U.S. intelligence agencies confirmed a viral video, alleging Haitian voter fraud in Georgia, is fake and created by Russian operatives. The video features misleading claims, including illegal voting, but local officials and agencies have debunked it. Experts at Clemson University noted it shares characteristics with a known Russian disinformation operation, Storm-1516. The incident underscores persistent foreign attempts to undermine electoral integrity in the U.S., prompting calls from officials for social media platforms to remove the content. Broad tensions surrounding election integrity continue to be exploited by foreign entities as Election Day approaches.
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