Matt Taibbi

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8. Last year, http://racket.news/ began filing FOIA requests on GEC in search of contractor names, which are beginning to come in:
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7. No one really knew what GEC did, because its awards were and are kept secret. An Inspector General report in 2020 redacted all but 3 of 39 GEC contractors, but offered the helpful information that most of its money came from the Pentagon:
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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:

The statement is part of a series of tweets discussing the activities of the Global Engagement Center (GEC) and its alleged targeting of Americans. The tone is investigative and critical, aiming to shed light on government practices and transparency. The images included are screenshots of emails and documents that appear to be related to the GEC's funding and operations.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to inform and does not appear to cause harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects privacy by redacting sensitive information in the images. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement encourages understanding of government operations. [+1]
  4. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement is part of a dialogue about government transparency. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement is part of an ongoing investigation, suggesting a willingness to correct and update information. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement uses the platform to discuss matters of public interest responsibly. [+1]