A covert right-wing network has been paying influencers to disseminate sexual smears against Vice President Kamala Harris, coinciding with her rise as a Democratic presidential candidate in late July. The campaign, organized through anonymous Zoom calls and emails, saw participants remain unidentified and use cameras off to protect their identities. One known participant is former Rep. George Santos, who publicly disapproved of the smear tactics after joining a call discussing the allegations. Reports indicate that influencers were compensated significantly, with one participant earning over $20,000 for promoting assigned messages via social media. The network blurred the lines between paid advertising and genuine grassroots support, utilizing typical Republican talking points in its messaging. The funding source remains unclear, with claims of connections to a wealthy American figure that have been denied by the associated political operation.