By BBCMore by this AuthorRussia allegedly used every major social media platform to influence the 2016 US election, a report claims. It is the first analysis of millions of social media posts provided by Twitter, Google and Facebook to the Senate Intelligence Committee. VAST CAMPAIGNWhile Facebook and Twitter have previously disclosed Russian interference, little has been known about the use of other platforms. The main groups that could challenge Trump were then provided messaging that sought to confuse, distract and ultimately discourage members from voting." The agency was among the three companies indicted earlier this year, as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Source: Daily Nation December 17, 2018 16:30 UTC