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US extremists on Telegram have been infiltrated by Russian disinformation, says experts
Researchers say some channels show tell-tale signs of foreign interference
American extremists on Telegram are being influenced by state-backed disinformation campaigns, according to researchers.
White nationalist groups on the app have seen a boost in membership since mainstream social media platforms banned President Donald Trump and cracked down on his supporters who were promoting violence or conspiracy theories about election fraud.
But Steven Stalinsky, director of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), said that Telegram hosts a series of groups and accounts that carry tell-tale signs of state-backed disinformation campaigns.