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Kamala Harris Campaign Accused of Paying Influencers for Fake Support via Launch Viral

Jul 29, 2024, 02:01 PM

Kamala Harris's Presidential campaign has come under scrutiny following revelations that it has been paying social media influencers to create the appearance of grassroots support on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The company involved in orchestrating these paid posts is Launch Viral, headed by CEO Rick Schirmer. Allegations suggest that many of these posts were not disclosed as paid advertisements, raising concerns about transparency and potential violations of Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations. The expose, which has gained significant attention, including a repost by former President Trump, has led to Schirmer locking his social media accounts. Additional accusations include ActBlue money laundering and manipulated polls to boost Harris's popularity.