A senior U.S. intelligence official revealed on Tuesday that groups in Russia were behind the creation and dissemination of viral disinformation aimed at Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. The content, which includes unfounded allegations regarding Walz's past as a teacher, showed signs of manipulation according to the official from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Analysts were able to trace the disinformation to Russian operations, marking the first official confirmation by federal authorities. The disinformation campaign against Walz aligns with Russia's broader strategy to undermine the Democratic campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate.
