The Emerging Political Power of Social Media Influencers
As new political actors, social media influencers may fill the increasing trust void between the public and political elites.
Influencers on social media who engage in politics have a questionable reputation. The Department of Justice has indicted two Russians for allegedly funding a media startup that hired social media influencers to spread Russian propaganda.
Examples of suspicious activity include Romania's cancellation of its presidential election due to alleged secret payments to social media influencers and repeated instances of influencers spreading misinformation and disinformation.
social media influencers to amplify Russian propaganda
Author's summary: Social media influencers' political power raises concerns.
- Indictment of two Russians for allegedly funding a media startup
- Romania's cancellation of its presidential election
- Social media influencers involved in spreading misinformation
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