DISINFO: The protests in the US are reminiscent of colour revolution technique
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: orientalreview.org (archived)*
  • Date of publication: June 02, 2020
  • Outlet language(s): English
  • Reported in: Issue 200
  • Countries / regions discussed: US
Tags:
US racial justice protests Conspiracy theory

DISINFO: The protests in the US are reminiscent of colour revolution technique

SUMMARY

The situation [with the protests] is complicated: a harsh crackdown on the protests will lead to a fall in ratings (including among African Americans, whose votes will be key in the forthcoming elections), but continued unrest will shake the confidence of Trump’s nuclear electorate. The protests are being supported by opponents of Trump, led by Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, albeit with reservations. It seems that, alongside the coronavirus, they will become a central theme of the election race. Whatever happens, developments in the country are extremely reminiscent of the techniques of a colour revolution.

RESPONSE

An unfounded conspiracy theory, in line with a pro-Kremlin narrative on protests never actually being manifestations of popular discontent. The pro-Kremlin media frequently use disinformation narratives about popular protests allegedly incited by the US around the world, including colour revolutions in Eastern Europe, Euromaidan in Ukraine, protests in Catalonia and others. The widespread protests against racial injustice and police brutality broke out in the US after the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis on the 25th of May, 2020. The protests followed several high-profile incidents involving African Americans and the police, invoking debates about racism in the US.

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