The internet, social media, blogs et al. have replaced real news stories as the core source of their information and consequent view of the world. This makes this foreign “Infektion” so easy to spread. Yikes!

Donna Rutola

Kensington, Conn.

To the Editor:

Well , I’m shaken to my core. I have a question that must be asked. Donald Trump, the folks at Fox News and other right-wing disinformation peddlers are so good at what they do. Have any of these people been trained, schooled or overtly led in any way by Russian agents? I’m asking if they are willing participants in acts of disinformation, both in technique and in substance.

The reason I ask is that these people aren’t smart enough to figure out such a game plan. There is a big difference between being an unwitting pawn and a willing participant. This opens the door to investigating any contact between these media celebrities and Russian agents or those in their employ.

Now I realize that my question could in fact be construed as disinformation because it has three of the criteria: 1) There is a kernel of truth to it. 2) It initially appears outrageous. 3) It feeds off political divisions. Hey, I learn fast! This is how the game is played. All I need is a useful idiot to spread the question.

But my question is serious in that I hope that Robert Mueller and the F.B.I. are pursuing such possibilities. Or are they in on it, too? See how easy this is.