34. How Disinformation Campaigns Impact the 2024 US Presidential Election
During the 2024 US Presidential Election, a series of coordinated disinformation campaigns on social media platforms, originating from external state actors, falsely claim widespread voter fraud in states like Pennsylvania and Florida.
Individual outcomes
Voters like David, a first-time voter in Miami, become confused and distrustful of the electoral process, in elected public officials or in particular policy. In extreme cases, people like David may decide to never again participate in elections and may be pushed to fringe ideologies and conspiracy theories.
Societal outcomes
Societally, the misinformation erodes public trust in democracy and the legitimacy of the elected officials.
Competences involved in this scenario:
Social systems affected by this scenario:
M2. Media bias
M9. Ethical considerations
S2. Fact-checking
Electoral Systems
Media
Government
Political Systems