The Russian group planned the protest on Facebook, organizing thousands of disenfranchised Americans, unhappy with the outcome of the presidential election, into a November 12 march from Union Square to Trump Tower. Using the name "BlackMattersUS," the operatives managed to share the event with around 60,000 Facebook users, and got nearly 10,000 RSVPs.
Between 5,000 and 10,000 people showed up at the event.
The Facebook event page, which is still available, reads "Join us in the streets! Stop Trump and his bigoted agenda!" and “Divided is the reason we just fell. We must unite despite our differences to stop HATE from ruling the land.”
The rally was the fourth such rally to take place in New York following Election Day, and one of many across the country. But, according to The Hill, the Russian operatives organized the rally deliberately, to fan the flames of dischord that emerged following President Trump's election, apparently in the hopes that such unrest might throw the United States into a tailspin.
Thousands — Including MICHAEL MOORE — Duped Into Attending Russia-Organized Anti-Trump March
Activists fell for a Russian attempt at creating discord among Americans.
Between 5,000 and 10,000 people showed up at the event.
The Facebook event page, which is still available, reads "Join us in the streets! Stop Trump and his bigoted agenda!" and “Divided is the reason we just fell. We must unite despite our differences to stop HATE from ruling the land.”
The rally was the fourth such rally to take place in New York following Election Day, and one of many across the country. But, according to The Hill, the Russian operatives organized the rally deliberately, to fan the flames of dischord that emerged following President Trump's election, apparently in the hopes that such unrest might throw the United States into a tailspin.
Thousands — Including MICHAEL MOORE — Duped Into Attending Russia-Organized Anti-Trump March
Activists fell for a Russian attempt at creating discord among Americans.
