Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say

The Kremlin is turning to unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the US presidential race, top intelligence officials said Monday, detailing the latest efforts by America’s adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 election.

The warning comes after a tumultuous few weeks in US politics that have prompted Russia, Iran and China to revise their propaganda playbook rapidly. What hasn’t changed, intelligence officials said, is their determination to seed the internet with false and incendiary claims about American democracy to undermine faith in the election.