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I think it's a trend and those in power aren't even trying that hard to explain it in any meaningful way. Before Trump the TikTok ban would have been unthinkable. But after Trump's 2016 win - libs got Russia brain. It reminds me of the zany and awful movie "The Russians Are Coming (1966)". In the movie it's a Russian sub that ran aground and some Russian sailors on American soil. In reality in 2024 - libs are primed to think anything labeled "disinformation" is Russia trying to destroy America by spending a few $100,000 on Facebook.
And it's a bipartisan effort in DC where pols want to control the narrative like they always do but when young people can watch a continuing genocide on TikTok and it puts a crimp in their plans.
That's an amazing movie, one of my favorites, it was praised by the Soviets at the time too. Perfect satire comedy of Cold War brainworms.
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy: