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U.S. Partners with Military for Controversial Image Campaign

4/22/2026

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Washington plans to partner with the military's psychological operations to improve the U.S. image, a move analysts warn could harm credibility.
Historian Tad Stoermer called the plan propaganda to fight the truth.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed embassies to launch coordinated campaigns against anti-American propaganda.
March 30 cable, obtained by The Guardian, proposed recruiting local influencers to present narratives as organic and to boost use of X (formerly Twitter).

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Washington plans to partner with the military's psychological operations to improve the U.S. image, a move analysts warn could harm credibility.
Historian Tad Stoermer called the plan propaganda to fight the truth.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed embassies to launch coordinated campaigns against anti-American propaganda.
March 30 cable, obtained by The Guardian, proposed recruiting local influencers to present narratives as organic and to boost use of X (formerly Twitter).