Shocking Allegations: Pro-Trump Influencer AlphaFox78 Admits to Posting Fake Video for Russian Agent

In a startling revelation, a prominent pro-Trump influencer known as @AlphaFox78 has confessed to receiving payment from a Russian propagandist to share a fabricated video implying that Haitian immigrants were attempting to vote illegally in the U.S. presidential election. The influencer, who has become a controversial figure with over 650,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter), disclosed that he was offered $100 to post the misleading content, among several other payments for similar activities.

According to investigations, the video showed a Haitian immigrant claiming he would vote multiple times in Georgia in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. However, this claim was quickly debunked by the Georgia Secretary of State, who affirmed that both the actors and the IDs were entirely fabricated by Russian disinformation agents.

Operating from Massachusetts, AlphaFox78 requested anonymity while discussing his role in this disinformation scheme. He admitted to sharing the video without verifying its authenticity. "I really have no clue where the video came from," he explained. "I’m just the guy who shared it."

The orchestrator of this scheme, Simeon Boikov—who goes by the handle "AussieCossack"—is a registered Russian agent residing in Australia and has ties to Russian state media. Multiple sources confirmed that Boikov has played a significant role in spreading pro-Kremlin narratives in the lead-up to the presidential election.

Boikov’s methods appear to be part of a larger Russian strategy to inject disinformation into critical U.S. political processes. As Russian operatives have found success with this approach, they often utilize American influencers to leverage their extensive follower bases to disseminate false information. Darren Linvill, a disinformation expert from Clemson University, pointed out that this model parallels how businesses enlist influencers to market their products.

AlphaFox78 revealed that he had previously posted various memes for Boikov, underestimating the implications of his actions. "It all started with memes; it felt harmless," he recalled. "But when it turned into election-related content, I didn’t think about the potential consequences." This casual approach to sharing disinformation exemplifies the challenges faced by officials combating the spread of false narratives during crucial elections.

Despite immediately deleting the post after it garnered over 2.6 million views, multiple versions of the video continue to circulate online, amplifying the original misinformation. Election officials, such as Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, have been forced to allocate resources to dispel these dangerous fabrications, emphasizing that foreign adversaries should not be allowed to undermine confidence in democratic processes.

The broader implications of this case highlight the risks posed by social media influencers as conduits for foreign disinformation campaigns. As Linvill cautioned, real individuals are now critical participants in the dissemination of Russian propaganda, rather than anonymous bots or fake accounts. He stated, "Storm-1516 has successfully exploited the trust users build with influencers they've known for years."

In a moment of reflection, AlphaFox expressed sorrow over his role in spreading misinformation, asserting, "People need to be more vigilant when they share things. I never intended to mislead anyone." As the U.S. navigates the complexities of the upcoming presidential election, the necessity for discernment and critical thinking among social media users has never been more crucial.