Harris Campaign Faces Scrutiny for Social Media Manipulation

An investigation reveals that the Harris-Walz campaign is allegedly manipulating Reddit to create a false sense of popularity for Vice President Kamala Harris through an astroturfing operation. This involves campaign staff and volunteers posing as ordinary users to generate pro-Harris content and favorable comments, violating Reddit's Terms of Service. The campaign reportedly tracks these efforts via a spreadsheet and sends out daily messaging guidance to staffers. Critics liken this tactic to deceptive practices used by companies to inflate product reviews, raising concerns about the integrity of political discourse. The revelations have prompted discussions about the ethical implications of such strategies in elections. The campaign has yet to respond to these allegations.