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- Rely on dissenting political groups in Western countries for dissemination.
- Domestic propaganda is most important.
- Destroy and ridicule the idea of truth.
- “Putin is strong. Russia is strong.”
- Headlines are more important than reality, especially while first impressions are forming.
- Demoralize.
- Move the conversation.
- Pollute the information space.
- Gas lighting — accuse the enemy of doing what you are doing to confuse the conversation.
The Trump team promotes a dystopian and apocalyptic vision of America where only the Great Leader with his supposed strength and virility can successfully intervene, and displays blatant disregard for its campaign promises. Trump’s people use Twitter and other social media to cause controversy and distraction, as well as to spread bullying behavior and insults, threats of violence against his political rivals, militant nationalism and conspiracy theories about “illegal” voters. All of this represents a direct application of Russian propaganda strategies to American politics.
American exceptionalism is dead (once again) and Donald Trump helped to kill it. He has perverted and “Putinized” American politics, all while promising to “Make America Great Again.” The irony is ugly and profound.
From Russia with love: How Donald Trump uses Kremlin propaganda techniques against the American people
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Just the beginning with a federal agency shutdown across the entire government.
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Trump clamps down on federal agencies
Report: Trump Admin. Orders Media Blackout for Federal Agencies
The Trump administration has reportedly ordered a media blackout at several federal agencies, cracking down on staffers' ability to issue news releases, tweet or otherwise communicate with the public.
The limits appear to target agencies overseeing environmental and scientific policy, sparking criticism the hammer is coming down on information regarding climate change, the Washington Post reported.
The new polices are in place at the Environmental Protection Agency, Agriculture and Interior departments, the Post reported. Politico reported limits are imposed at "varying degrees" also at Transportation and Health and Human Services.
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Putin's Poodle has bite.