Matthew Metro

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Fake Video Allegedly Misattributes False Claims to Former Student in Attack on Vice-Presidential Candidate Tim Walz

2024-10-16

A viral video falsely accused Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz of misconduct by using the stolen identity of former student Matthew Metro. Circulated on X and other platforms, the video reached millions before being flagged for manipulation. U.S. intelligence later revealed it and three other similar events were part of the Russian disinformation campaign Storm-1516, whose aim is to disrupt the 2024 elections.

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