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David Corn Targeted by Russian Disinformation
David Corn's book on Russian disinformation leads to fake videos falsely attributing his claims to Democrats.
In brief
David Corn's book on Russian disinformation leads to fake videos falsely attributing his claims to Democrats. David Corn, author of How Russia Won, became a target of Russian disinformation operations that spread fake videos falsely claiming he promoted damaging allegations against Democratic candidates. Originally…
David Corn's Book Published
David corn published how russia won exposing russian disinformation operations targeting us elections.
Russian Disinformation Targets Democrats
russian operatives began spreading false claims about democratic candidates on social media.
Matryoshka Disinformation Unit
a russian disinformation unit dubbed matryoshka created fake videos about democratic candidates.
False Allegations Against Harris
matryoshka falsely claimed kamala harris had an abortion at 17 and early onset alzheimer's.
Fake CNN Video Claims
matryoshka posted fake cnn videos falsely attributing claims to democratic candidates.
Mother Jones Video Fake
matryoshka posted a fake mother jones video claiming mother jones paid $289 million to cnn chief.
Counterfeit Book Video
matryoshka posted a fake video claiming corn published enemies of democracy for dummies.
False Book Quote
the fake video claimed corn said democrats have a fissure leading straight to hell.
Additional False Claims
matryoshka created nine more fake videos with false allegations about democratic candidates.
False Allegations Details
one video falsely claimed a democratic candidate dated underage boys and had sexual relations with them.
Impact of Disinformation
the disinformation operation has not gone viral but remains a threat to election integrity.
Election Timeline
five weeks remain until election day as russian disinformation targets midterms.
The bottom line
David Corn, author of How Russia Won, became a target of Russian disinformation operations that spread fake videos falsely claiming he promoted damaging allegations against Democratic candidates.
