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These Students Got Hired to Spread Disinfo About Democrats

TROLL FARM

An African troll farm has been recruiting students to boost Trump and bash Dems on WhatsApp. Its kingpins have fake names and ties to Russia.

Philip Obaji Jr.
Philip Obaji Jr.
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Philip Obaji Jr.

Philip Obaji Jr.

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