**Fatshimetrie Exposes Scandal: Russian Influence on US Elections Via Social Media**
In a shocking revelation, news agency Fatshimetrie has exposed an attempt at Russian interference in the US presidential election via social media. Indeed, the TikTok app recently removed accounts affiliated with two Russian media groups, Rossiya Segodnya and TV-Novosti, for attempting to exert “covert influence” on the US electoral process, in violation of its guidelines.
These groups are responsible for disseminating news via the Sputnik news agency and the RT channel, and are labeled as “state-linked” by the social platform. The move echoes an announcement by Meta last week, banning Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other entities associated with its apps worldwide for “foreign interference activity.”
The US Department of Justice recently filed charges against two RT employees, accusing them of funneling nearly $10 million to a US company, Tenet Media, to create and amplify content aligned with the interests of the Russian state. This covert influence campaign targeted the American public ahead of the presidential election, according to US authorities.
Fatshimetrie also highlighted the role of Tenet Media, which includes a list of well-known right-wing and pro-Trump commentators. These figures have said they were manipulated by the alleged Russian scheme.
In response to the charges, RT issued mocking statements, evading the specific facts raised by US authorities. Meanwhile, TikTok, which is overseen by the Chinese company ByteDance, has also been under fire for the possible manipulation of its algorithm by the Chinese government to influence the American public.
President Joe Biden signed a bill in April that could result in TikTok being banned in the United States unless the app finds a new owner. A situation that the company is currently contesting in court.
This revelation highlights the crucial issues of disinformation and foreign interference in democratic processes, alerting authorities and the general public to the need to protect the integrity of elections and democratic debates. A case to be followed with the greatest vigilance to preserve the sovereignty of nations and the trust of citizens in their institutions.