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Georgia's Brad Raffensperger Requests Elon Musk Remove Fake Video of Haitian Immigrants Amid Election Misinformation

Nov 1, 2024, 01:45 PM

The state of Georgia has formally requested Elon Musk to remove a misleading video that allegedly depicts Haitian immigrants voting multiple times. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stated that the video is a product of Russian troll farms and is intended to sow confusion ahead of the upcoming election. The situation has drawn attention as Musk has been accused of enabling the spread of election misinformation, which has become a significant concern for election officials. The call for action highlights the ongoing challenges faced by social media platforms in managing content that could influence electoral integrity.