US Intelligence Uncovers Fake 'Haitian Voters' Video in Russian Disinformation Campaign

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US intelligence officials have recently highlighted a suspected Russian disinformation effort involving a fake video of a man claiming to be a Haitian voter in Georgia. According to intelligence agencies, "Russian influence actors" were responsible for creating and spreading a fabricated 20-second clip that has been widely shared on social media, including the platform X. The video, which shows two men in a car identifying themselves as Haitian, features one individual claiming that he obtained U.S. citizenship within six months of arriving in the country and has since voted multiple times in Georgia counties such as Gwinnett and Fulton. He also encourages other Haitians to migrate to the United States.

This tweet was going viraL in the last 18hrs. KEEP RETWEETING IT!

Why did they delete this video showing Haitian Migrants who came to America 6 months ago just voted for Kamala Harris?
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— marc josepi (@markjos05095724) November 1, 2024

 

BBC Verify, an investigative team, identified multiple inconsistencies in the video, such as false addresses and stock photos, that strongly indicate its fraudulent nature. In a statement, three prominent U.S. security agencies—the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency—asserted that the video "falsely depicted individuals claiming to be from Haiti" and was indeed created by "Russian influence actors." They emphasized that “this Russian activity is part of Moscow’s broader effort to raise unfounded questions about the integrity of the US election and stoke divisions among Americans.”

 

 

In response, the Russian embassy in the United States issued a statement via Telegram, denying the accusations and labeling them as "baseless." The embassy maintained that Russia "has not and does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries."

 

However, researchers at Clemson University have linked the video to a Russian disinformation campaign called Storm-1516, known for targeting the U.S. electoral process. Darren Linvill, a Clemson researcher, remarked, “This narrative is consistent with what we’ve seen from Storm-1516, especially in recent weeks since they’ve turned their focus squarely on the US election.” He cautioned against underestimating the impact of such operations, adding, “We should absolutely not be surprised that they are focused on undermining the integrity of the US election. This is consistent with Russian strategy over the last two election cycles."

 

Linvill further explained that the "narrative focus, style, and production of the video" closely align with earlier content attributed to Storm-1516, which is reportedly linked to the Russian Foundation to Battle Injustice. This organization was founded by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the former head of the Wagner Group, a mercenary organization. Prigozhin's association with the organization continued until his rebellion against Moscow, which ended with his death in a plane crash.

 

The incident has prompted a strong response from U.S. officials. Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's Secretary of State, condemned the clip as "fake and part of a disinformation effort," calling on X owner Elon Musk and other social media platform operators to remove the video. In the clip, one man displays multiple driver's licenses as supposed evidence of identity. BBC Verify analyzed these images, discovering that the addresses on two licenses led to non-residential locations, one being a business site and the other a spot on the road near a gas station. Additionally, a reverse image search revealed that one of the license photographs was a stock image produced by a South African company, further proving the video’s inauthenticity.

 

This isn't the first instance of alleged Russian interference in U.S. elections. Just last week, U.S. intelligence disclosed another fabricated video purportedly showing a poll worker destroying mail-in ballots marked for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, which was also "manufactured and amplified" by Russian actors. These findings underline the persistence of foreign influence efforts aimed at sowing doubt and discord within the U.S. electoral system.

 

Based on a report by BBC 2024-11-04

 

 

 

[Tug]

Quell surprise notice how they try to whip up rage in the trump base……heck trump works for them he’s been a tremendous asset to putin for us not so much.

[impulse]

I wonder if it's like those 51 intelligence wonks who uncovered a fake Russkie laptop story, just before the 2020 election?

 

[WDSmart]

Yes, I'm afraid we're going to be deluged with false videos, photos, and stories like this one concerning the USA election! 

[Hermes Live]

Russia does not have to interfere in the elections. The Democrats with their open border policy have done enough to sabotage the elections.

 

[Jingthing]

2 minutes ago, Hermes Live said:

Russia does not have to interfere in the elections. The Democrats with their open border policy have done enough to sabotage the elections.

 

Irrelevant.

[Will B Good]

4 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

Yes, I'm afraid we're going to be deluged with false videos, photos, and stories like this one concerning the USA election! 

 

 

Yes, but that has always been the case in every US presidential election since......let me think....oh? .....Only since 2016????

[Will B Good]

 

 

 

If they were genuine Haitians surely they be snacking on a puppy or a kitten kebab.....Putin and Trump missed a trick there.

[AndreasHG]

With Americans being at each other's throat, struggling with an epidemic of 'enemies from within' of epic proportions, and the United States in full swing self-destruction mode, the job of Storm-1516 must be very easy these days.

Just add some fuel to the fire, and let naive Americans finish the job.

 

[WDSmart]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

1 hour ago, WDSmart said:

Yes, I'm afraid we're going to be deluged with false videos, photos, and stories like this one concerning the USA election! 

 

 

Yes, but that has always been the case in every US presidential election since......let me think....oh? .....Only since 2016????

Probably since 1789, but all the technological inventions since then, especially now the Internet and social media, have made it much easier to do and more difficult to validate.  And I don't think, even during the lead-up to our Civil War, that we've ever had such a bold-faced (and orange face) liar running as we do now.

[john donson]

hunter biden laptop, russian desinformation, remember...well... same same

[Thingamabob]

'Based on a report from the BBC' quoting 'researchers at Clemson University'. So that's alright then..

[xylophone]

7 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

'Based on a report from the BBC' quoting 'researchers at Clemson University'. So that's alright then..

Read and learn...................

[billd766]

12 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

US intelligence officials have recently highlighted a suspected Russian disinformation effort involving a fake video of a man claiming to be a Haitian voter in Georgia. According to intelligence agencies, "Russian influence actors" were responsible for creating and spreading a fabricated 20-second clip that has been widely shared on social media, including the platform X. The video, which shows two men in a car identifying themselves as Haitian, features one individual claiming that he obtained U.S. citizenship within six months of arriving in the country and has since voted multiple times in Georgia counties such as Gwinnett and Fulton. He also encourages other Haitians to migrate to the United States.

 

BBC Verify, an investigative team, identified multiple inconsistencies in the video, such as false addresses and stock photos, that strongly indicate its fraudulent nature. In a statement, three prominent U.S. security agencies—the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency—asserted that the video "falsely depicted individuals claiming to be from Haiti" and was indeed created by "Russian influence actors." They emphasized that “this Russian activity is part of Moscow’s broader effort to raise unfounded questions about the integrity of the US election and stoke divisions among Americans.”

 

 

In response, the Russian embassy in the United States issued a statement via Telegram, denying the accusations and labeling them as "baseless." The embassy maintained that Russia "has not and does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries."

 

However, researchers at Clemson University have linked the video to a Russian disinformation campaign called Storm-1516, known for targeting the U.S. electoral process. Darren Linvill, a Clemson researcher, remarked, “This narrative is consistent with what we’ve seen from Storm-1516, especially in recent weeks since they’ve turned their focus squarely on the US election.” He cautioned against underestimating the impact of such operations, adding, “We should absolutely not be surprised that they are focused on undermining the integrity of the US election. This is consistent with Russian strategy over the last two election cycles."

 

Linvill further explained that the "narrative focus, style, and production of the video" closely align with earlier content attributed to Storm-1516, which is reportedly linked to the Russian Foundation to Battle Injustice. This organization was founded by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the former head of the Wagner Group, a mercenary organization. Prigozhin's association with the organization continued until his rebellion against Moscow, which ended with his death in a plane crash.

 

The incident has prompted a strong response from U.S. officials. Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's Secretary of State, condemned the clip as "fake and part of a disinformation effort," calling on X owner Elon Musk and other social media platform operators to remove the video. In the clip, one man displays multiple driver's licenses as supposed evidence of identity. BBC Verify analyzed these images, discovering that the addresses on two licenses led to non-residential locations, one being a business site and the other a spot on the road near a gas station. Additionally, a reverse image search revealed that one of the license photographs was a stock image produced by a South African company, further proving the video’s inauthenticity.

 

This isn't the first instance of alleged Russian interference in U.S. elections. Just last week, U.S. intelligence disclosed another fabricated video purportedly showing a poll worker destroying mail-in ballots marked for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, which was also "manufactured and amplified" by Russian actors. These findings underline the persistence of foreign influence efforts aimed at sowing doubt and discord within the U.S. electoral system.

 

Based on a report by BBC 2024-11-04

 

 

 

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"In response, the Russian embassy in the United States issued a statement via Telegram, denying the accusations and labeling them as "baseless." The embassy maintained that Russia "has not and does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries."

 

If the Russian embassy in the USA claims this, then which country has invaded Ukraine and has been fighting to take over the whole country?

[candide]

Fake, just like every previous MAGA voter fraud claim. 😀