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A video circulating on social media falsely depicts Haitian migrants voting illegally in Georgia. US intelligence has identified this video as a fabrication created by Russian influence actors to undermine American trust in elections and sow discord. The video, amplified by right-wing accounts, shows individuals claiming to be Haitian migrants stating they voted multiple times in different counties for Vice President Kamala Harris. Georgia authorities have confirmed the video’s falsity, highlighting the ongoing attempts by foreign adversaries to interfere in US elections.

The authenticity of Hunter Biden’s laptop has been a subject of debate since it was first reported in 2020. Former intelligence officials and members of the Biden campaign initially dismissed the laptop as Russian disinformation, but it has since been entered into evidence in Hunter Biden’s gun trial. The laptop’s contents include text messages, metadata, photos, and short videos that could potentially shed light on Hunter Biden’s business dealings and drug use. The introduction of the laptop into evidence has raised questions about the role of the Biden campaign in suppressing the story before the 2020 election.

The media’s role in the Hunter Biden laptop conspiracy theory is a tale of deception and denial. Despite overwhelming evidence of the laptop’s authenticity, major news outlets spread false claims that it was Russian disinformation. These outlets included ABC, NBC, CBS, the Washington Post, and others. The media’s unwillingness to retract these claims or hold those responsible accountable has raised serious questions about their credibility. The laptop conspiracy theory was used as a political weapon against President Trump and his supporters. Now that the laptop has been authenticated, the media must be held accountable for its role in perpetuating a false narrative.