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Russia, Iran Use Bots to Sabotage MAGA Movement

6/21/2025

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A startling report from the Network Contagion Research Institute uncovers that Russia and Iran are deploying social media bots to sabotage the Make America Great Again movement. By spreading false narratives, these bots sow confusion and tarnish Trump's image, echoing similar tactics used against the Democratic Party to erode trust in U.S. institutions.

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Story summary

A startling report from the Network Contagion Research Institute uncovers that Russia and Iran are deploying social media bots to sabotage the Make America Great Again movement. By spreading false narratives, these bots sow confusion and tarnish Trump's image, echoing similar tactics used against the Democratic Party to erode trust in U.S. institutions.