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Study: far-right politicians most likely to spread fake news on social media.

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The research, which analyzed the tweets of 8,198 parliamentarians from 26 countries, found that far-right populists were the most active in spreading disinformation. The study also revealed a symbiotic relationship between far-right populists and 'alternative' media, which helped amplify their ideological messages.

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