
Facebook is still dealing with the fallout from a New York Times report outlining the company’s strategy to fight back against criticism, particularly its work with Definers Public Affairs, an opposition research firm with ties to the Republican Party. That work included a document that Definers sent to reporters suggesting ties between George Soros and progressive political groups criticizing Facebook.
Main Idea: A leaked Definers Public Affairs document about George Soros and Facebook is now public, adding to the controversy over Facebook’s use of opposition research.
Key Points:
The Soros link in Definers’ research may feed political misinformation and deepen public distrust in Facebook and other media.
The public release of the document can help voters judge how political research firms shape corporate messaging.
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Opposition research firm whose work for Facebook is the main subject of the article.
Central named individual discussed as the alleged funding target and subject of criticism in the controversy.
Facebook executive whose awareness of the Soros-related research is a major focus.
Named Facebook CEO who denied knowledge of Definers’ work, relevant but not the main focus.
Outgoing Facebook public policy head who took responsibility for hiring Definers.
Coalition/campaign discussed as the group Definers linked to Soros, though it is not the main subject.
Source of the original report that triggered the fallout and is referenced throughout.
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