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US Indicts Russian Nationals for Funding Pro-Kremlin Media Operation

$10 million funneled to Tennessee-based Tenet Media to influence American public opinion, DOJ alleges.

  • Russian nationals allegedly laundered funds through shell companies to support Tenet Media.
  • Tenet Media's content creators include prominent right-wing influencers with millions of followers.
  • Influencers claim they were unaware of the Russian funding behind their contracts.
  • DOJ indictment suggests a shift in Russian misinformation tactics to use influential social media accounts.
  • Prominent Republicans appeared on Tenet Media podcasts, which are now under scrutiny.
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