Politics
US is accusing Russia’s RT of influencing 2024’s election
US Justice Department officials claim two employees from Russia’s RT have made secret payments totaling $10 Million to an Tennessee-based newspaper.
United States of America announced several measures to combat Russian attempts at meddling with the presidential election of 2024, such as arrest of two state media workers who are accused of hiring an US media firm to sow political division.
The United States Justice Department charged two Russian RT employees with using fake identities and shell companies to funnel $10 million through Tennessee newspapers to influence U.S. public opinion.
Johnson voiced grave concern at recent allegations made against himself and other influencers, suggesting they appear to have been targeted in an alleged plot. Johnson stated on X (formerly Twitter), “These accusations are troubling, and it’s evident we were victims.” He issued an aggressive warning, noting: “My legal team will address anyone suggesting otherwise.”
Pool expressed his disbelief at these allegations and felt misled: he never allowed anyone else full control over the show’s editorial direction and content often stays away from politics,” Pool stated on X.
U.S. officials announced in an unrelated development that they had taken control of 32 web domains thought to be associated to Russian-backed campaigns with the aim of interference in U.S. elections and undermining the global the support of Ukraine.
Following their arrest and order to restraining The FBI has proved they believe Russian official are influencing American elections and inciting tensions within our society.
U.S. intelligence agencies have long accused Russia of interfering with elections dating all the way back to 2016 presidential elections and beyond, in particular targeting 2020 presidential elections.
Additionally, in previous cases it has accused Iran of conducting cyberattacks against Democratic campaigner Kamala Harris as well as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during their respective campaigns.
Avril Haines, Director for National Intelligence, highlighted Russia, China and Iran as three foreign actors that are trying to interfere in U.S. elections.