London CNN —TikTok has removed accounts associated with two Russian media groups for trying to exercise what it called “covert influence” on the upcoming US presidential election, in violation of its guidelines.
The covert influence campaign was aimed at the American public ahead of the presidential election, US officials said.
Tenet Media boasts a slate of high-profile right-wing, pro-Trump commentators, including Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, Benny Johnson and several others.
After the Justice Department announcement, RT responded with mocking statements that did not address the specifics of the US allegations.
TikTok, for its part, has itself faced questions over whether or not the Chinese government can manipulate its algorithm to influence the American public.
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London CNN — TikTok, Rossiya, Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, Benny Johnson, Joe Biden
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London CNN, Novosti, Sputnik, Meta, CNN, US Justice Department, Tenet Media, Trump, Department
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United States