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Do you think this is accurate about Brietbart?
Posted on: March 12, 2025 at 10:38:24 CT
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Breitbart, a prominent right-wing outlet, has historically focused on anti-establishment, nationalist, and populist themes, which sometimes intersect with narratives pushed by Russian state media, such as RT or Sputnik. For example, both Breitbart and Kremlin outlets have at times criticized Western liberal policies, NATO expansion, and U.S. interventionism—positions that can appeal to conservative audiences in the U.S. and align with Russia’s geopolitical goals of undermining Western unity. During the 2016 U.S. election, Russian disinformation efforts amplified content from conservative sites like Breitbart, not necessarily because Breitbart was complicit, but because its stories fit the Kremlin’s strategy of sowing division in the West.
Specific instances from Breitbart’s coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict show a mixed picture. It has reported critically on U.S. aid to Ukraine and NATO’s role, often framing these as overreaches of American power—views that echo Kremlin talking points about Western aggression. For instance, articles from early 2025 highlight skepticism toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and support for Donald Trump’s push for a negotiated peace, which aligns with Russia’s preference for a settlement that preserves its gains. However, Breitbart has also covered Russia’s military actions and ceasefire rejections without overt praise, suggesting it doesn’t uniformly "favor" Russia but rather prioritizes an America-first lens that can inadvertently parallel Kremlin rhetoric.
Analyses from outside observers, like NewsGuard and the Alliance for Securing Democracy, have noted that Breitbart’s comment sections and articles have been targeted or amplified by Russian disinformation campaigns, such as Storm-1516, to push pro-Kremlin narratives. This doesn’t mean Breitbart itself generates these narratives, but its platform has been a conduit for them, especially when they resonate with its audience’s distrust of mainstream institutions.
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Specific instances from Breitbart’s coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict show a mixed picture. It has reported critically on U.S. aid to Ukraine and NATO’s role, often framing these as overreaches of American power—views that echo Kremlin talking points about Western aggression. For instance, articles from early 2025 highlight skepticism toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and support for Donald Trump’s push for a negotiated peace, which aligns with Russia’s preference for a settlement that preserves its gains. However, Breitbart has also covered Russia’s military actions and ceasefire rejections without overt praise, suggesting it doesn’t uniformly "favor" Russia but rather prioritizes an America-first lens that can inadvertently parallel Kremlin rhetoric.
Analyses from outside observers, like NewsGuard and the Alliance for Securing Democracy, have noted that Breitbart’s comment sections and articles have been targeted or amplified by Russian disinformation campaigns, such as Storm-1516, to push pro-Kremlin narratives. This doesn’t mean Breitbart itself generates these narratives, but its platform has been a conduit for them, especially when they resonate with its audience’s distrust of mainstream institutions.
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Do you think this is accurate about Brietbart? - KCT-BoneTiger MU - 3/12 10:38:24