ATLANTA — In an article written by Savannah Sicurella published by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, titled “How foreign actors are using media to influence opinion before Election Day,” Georgia State University, Professor of Communication, founding co-director of the Atlanta Global Studies Center, and lead researcher in the Transcultural Conflict and Violence Initiative,Dr. Anthony F. Lemieux is cited in the article which discusses the intent is not just to get people to believe something that is false, but to undermine confidence and faith in institutions. Lemieux stated,“When you undermine faith in institutions and democratic norms, then you start to see the weakening of the fabrics of society,” pointing out the overriding goal is to weaken the U.S. and American belief in the democratic system.
This article was published Sept 17, 2024