Russia's Internet Research Agency targets U.S. with social media disinformation during 2016 election

Summary

The Senate Intelligence Committee revealed that Russia's Internet Research Agency used social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to target African Americans and spread disinformation aimed at sowing racial discord during the 2016 U.S. election. The agency's content was heavily focused on race-related themes. This incident highlights foreign interference through digital platforms during a critical U.S. political event.