DOJ Exposes Russian Spy Network Involving Tim Pool and Benny Johnson

Narativ with Zev Shalev (Video)

Narativ Live discusses the US Department of Justice's recent indictments against a Russian influence network targeting the 2024 US elections. Notable right-wing influencers Tim Pool and Benny Johnson are implicated in a $10 million operation orchestrated by RT (formerly Russia Today) employees. The DOJ also addresses the Doppelganger campaign, which involved creating fake news websites to spread Russian propaganda. Concurrently, there has been significant global news, including the banning of Elon Musk's social network X in Brazil and the arrest of Telegram's CEO in France. Additionally, breaking news reports highlight a horrendous terrorist attack at a concert hall in Russia claimed by ISIS. The episode delves into the ramifications of these developments and how they shape global narratives.

00:00 Introduction and Breaking News

00:31 Russian Influence Network Exposed

01:23 The Doppelganger Campaign

02:31 Indictments and Seizures

02:53 Elon Musk and Social Media Bans

04:24 Moscow Concert Hall Attack

05:54 ISIS Claims Responsibility

06:09 Benny Johnson's Propaganda

16:08 Tim Pool's Transformation

28:36 Operation Doppelganger Details

29:43 Putin's Election Influence

35:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts