How Russia Found Its Way Into America’s Conservative Media

Published On Sep 7, 2024, 5:02 AM

Federal prosecutors have accused the American media company Tenet Media, founded by Lauren Chen and Liam Donovan, of receiving about $10 million from Russian sources to promote pro-Kremlin narratives through popular conservative influencers like Benny Johnson, Tim Pool, and Dave Rubin. This operation, which began in early 2022, mirrors Russia's previous attempts to influence American opinion through social media but adopts a newer strategy by leveraging established influencers to broaden its reach.