Counter Misinformation Team
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The Counter Misinformation Team or Counter Mis-information Team, headed by Todd Leventhal, was part of the United States Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs.[1] The team was tasked with responding to alleged misinformation and disinformation about the United States government. It was discontinued after the Bush administration ended.[2]
Creation
The team was originally formed to counter Soviet misinformation during the Cold war.[2]
Response to 9/11 conspiracy theories
In an attempt to debunk 9/11 conspiracy theories, the team released "The Top September 11 Conspiracy Theories"[3] report on August 28, 2006.[4]
References
- ^ Todd Leventhal
- ^ a b Aistrope, Tim (2016). "Social Media and counterterrorism strategy". Australian Journal of International Affairs. 70: 121–138 – via EBSCO.
- ^ "The Top September 11 Conspiracy Theories". Counter Misinformation Team. Archived from the original on 2011-02-28.
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