CCP-linked antisemitic trolls are targeting down ballot Republicans in election influence operation: Microsoft
Published On Oct 24, 2024, 7:37 AM
Microsoft has reported that a campaign of antisemitic trolling linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is targeting Republican lawmakers who have criticized China. These bots are spreading false information and defamatory messages against specific Republican politicians, particularly in Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee, to influence voter opinions. This campaign appears designed to undermine Republican candidates and promote their opponents, demonstrating a strategic approach to U.S. election interference by foreign entities.
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