Right-Wing Influencers Allegedly Caught Up In Russia Propaganda Scheme

"An indictment charging Russian nationals Kostiantyn Kalashnikov, 31, also known as Kostya, and Elena Afanasyeva, 27, also known as Lena, with conspiracy to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and conspiracy to commit money laundering was unsealed today in the Southern District of New York. Kalashnikov and Afanasyeva are at large.

“The Justice Department has charged two employees of RT, a Russian state-controlled media outlet, in a $10 million scheme to create and distribute content to U.S. audiences with hidden Russian government messaging,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “The Justice Department will not tolerate attempts by an authoritarian regime to exploit our country’s free exchange of ideas in order to covertly further its own propaganda efforts, and our investigation into this matter remains ongoing.”"

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[KY-Guy]

So Tim Pool wasn't pushing Russian propaganda because they paid him. Tim Pool was pushing Russian propaganda because he chose to do so. Got it. Glad you cleared that up, Tim.

[BigKeith]

The way people in this country defend Russia to me is insane.

[bigbaddawg]

The Russian bots are losing their minds here in the comments.

[Nclght]

Of course, Fox isn't reporting this.

[dustinsindledecker]

Tim Pool loves russia because they provide him with all his beanies

[YouriTarded]

Tim pool pushing propaganda? I’m shocked😐

[OceanWise]

Tim Pool deserves zero credit for anything. He is not a thinker, he is a talker and is fully aware of the language he spews. Stop defending these traitors.

[TheChipMcDonald]

90% Russian money = a Russian company.

[frankfinnsweenryan]

I think you are being too kind too Tim Pool. He has been unhinged with regard to Ukraine. Russia is not being picked on. They have been the most effective at this and it has been very harmful

[bigdee-ds]

There ain't no both siding here Ana, stop with this your sanctimonous shit.I think they oughta go after FOX.

[Sweetjudiblueyes]

Tim Pool rails continuously about Ukraine…I find it IMPOSSIBLE to accept he wasn’t using Russian talking points…plus the “anger”….
This is going bust wide open.

[kentl]

Just remember three things

1: it is normal to get paid $4.8 million a year by someone you don't know for reasons you don't understand.

2: Always trust investigative media commentators who know things that you don't, who live with option 1.

3: If a person is discovered to be doing propaganda for an unpleasant foreign entity, who lives by point 1 and 2, you must believe that the person is still intelligent, genuinely never knew and knows best who you should vote for.

[echolocationn]

The Feds should investigate RFK Jr as well as he worked for RT for decades.

[chefbkeyes]

The Russian bots were locked and loaded for this one.

[allanalvarado]

Why do you respect him for the bare minimum of not making something up when there wasn't, Anna?? Ugh

[JeremyHickson]

Tim Pool literally said on his show that Ukraine is the enemy of the world. Russia is doing the world a favor and the US owes them a huge apology. So no hats off to him.

[GarroLegionofOne]

Can these right wing influencers use stupidity for a defence?

[markdeckard]

Its not an "allegation". Its an undictment. The evidence will be overwhelming.

[brandoncarson]

I remember Republicans didn't like Russia dictatorship

[truthhurtswilky]

The best thing they could do is shut down social media.