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How Elon Musk amplified content from a suspected Russian election interference plot

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Elon Musk used his social media app X to amplify conservative talking points from Tenet Media.

The media company appears to be at the center of an alleged Russian covert operation to manipulate U.S. public opinion ahead of the 2024 election.

Musk 's posts, shared with his 198 million followers, put Russia -aligned talking points in front of tens of millions .

Tech platforms are split on what to do with Tenet Media's back catalog of videos.

Tech platforms removed Tenet ’s accounts, citing their policies against disinformation.

“At this point, we should expect this as a norm for Musk , and not an outlier of his activity,” an expert says.