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In reply to the discussion: Richard Engel has just done a major service with his report [View all]CousinIT
(9,223 posts)7. Russia funded Facebook and Twitter investments through Kushner associate
I HOPE ROBERT MUELLER IS STUDYING ALL THIS....and adding it to his pile of evidence against these fleas.
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/nov/05/russia-funded-facebook-twitter-investments-kushner-associate?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Two Russian state institutions with close ties to Vladimir Putin funded substantial investments in Twitter and Facebook through a business associate of Jared Kushner, leaked documents reveal.
The investments were made through a Russian technology magnate, Yuri Milner, who also holds a stake in a company co-owned by Kushner, Donald Trumps son-in-law and senior White House adviser.
The discovery is likely to stir concerns over Russian influence in US politics and the role played by social media in last years presidential election. It may also raise new questions for the social media companies and for Kushner.
The investments were made through a Russian technology magnate, Yuri Milner, who also holds a stake in a company co-owned by Kushner, Donald Trumps son-in-law and senior White House adviser.
The discovery is likely to stir concerns over Russian influence in US politics and the role played by social media in last years presidential election. It may also raise new questions for the social media companies and for Kushner.
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/nov/05/russia-funded-facebook-twitter-investments-kushner-associate?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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wow. but if russian investment in twit and face is indicator of them trying to
certainot
Nov 2017
#30
Hmmm. Maybe the rUSSRski's figured out how to hook the RW gasbags with some dope?
erronis
Nov 2017
#47
Thanks for posting this- every word is spellbinding. And it's way, way deeper than they could
NBachers
Nov 2017
#32
Yes. It's really strange how things like that happen. The CIA reporting about Russian interference
Lint Head
Nov 2017
#20
I could not help thinking that had this story been about a Democratic president and her advisors
question everything
Nov 2017
#19
every time I go to that video, all I get is the first 9 seconds. have they taken it down?
niyad
Nov 2017
#38
I missed it!!! Richard Engel has just done a major service with his report
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#40
Engel: So many people want 2 tune out, find all politics confusing/disturbing. Now not d time 4 that
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#48
Richard Engel #OnAssignment on Ross, Russia, Manafort and more. Full hr. MSNBC check it out:
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#50