Matt Taibbi

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6. As shown in the #TwitterFiles, GEC really never stopped targeting Russia or China. GEC sent huge lists of alleged Chinese propagandists deemed a "crock" by Twitter, while another Twitter analyst joked that if you retweet a Russian, "you become Russia-linked" to GEC:
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5. But the story was quickly reframed to focus on Trump's misuse of GEC to target Iran instead of Russia:
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4. For a brief moment, it seemed the national press would alert to the wider problem of federal bureaucracies like the State Department violating traditional bans on propagandizing Americans:
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3. Similar stories at The Intercept and Guardian ripped State's Global Engagement Center for funding @IranDisinfo, which was said to have dubbed critics of of Trump's "Maximum Pressure" policy “‘mouthpieces,’ ‘apologists,’ ‘collaborators,’ and ‘lobbyists’” of Iran:
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2. In late May and early June, 2019, a story hit the news: Donald Trump's State Department had been caught trolling people, including a Washington Post reporter, deemed insufficiently tough on Iran. Outrage was universal:
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1. FOIA FILES EXTRA:
STATE DEPARTMENT "TARGETING AMERICANS"?

The statement provides information about the Global Engagement Center (GEC) and its funding, with a focus on the secrecy surrounding its awards and contractors. The tone is informative and critical, questioning the transparency of the GEC's operations. The content includes an image of a redacted report, which supports the claim about secrecy. The statement is part of a larger conversation about the GEC's activities and funding sources.

  1. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement uses the provided image to support a claim about the GEC's lack of transparency, which is a responsible use of the platform to inform and engage in dialogue about government operations. It does not appear to harm, disrespect, or harass any individuals or groups. [+1]