Russian Disinformation Fuels Fake Election Video Controversy
A pro-Trump social media influencer, known as @AlphaFox78, admitted to being paid $100 by Russian propagandist Simeon Boikov to post a fake video of Haitian immigrants voting in the US election. The video, debunked by Georgia officials, was part of a broader Russian disinformation campaign targeting the 2024 presidential election. AlphaFox, who has over 650,000 followers, claimed ignorance of Boikov's ties to Russian state media and expressed remorse for spreading misinformation. This incident highlights the role of social media influencers in disseminating foreign propaganda.