Three members of Congress are seeking answers regarding the origins of misinformation spread in Western North Carolina (WNC) about the Helene nuclear power plant. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, Rep. Ted Budd, and Rep. Patrick McHenry have written a letter to the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, raising concerns that Russia and China may be behind the false information.
The misinformation includes claims that the Helene nuclear power plant is leaking radiation and that the Chinese government is using the facility for nefarious purposes. These claims have caused panic and concern among residents in the WNC area.
Rep. Cawthorn, who represents the district where the Helene plant is located, has said that the spread of false information is a threat to national security and must be investigated. He stated that the Chinese government has a history of using disinformation campaigns to undermine the United States.
The letter from the three congressmen requests that the FBI and DHS provide information on any foreign actors that may be involved in spreading misinformation about the Helene plant. They also ask for details on any investigations that are currently underway.
The FBI and DHS have not yet commented on the letter or provided any information on their investigations into the matter. However, the congressmen are determined to get to the bottom of the situation and ensure that the residents of WNC are not being manipulated by foreign adversaries.
As the investigation continues, the community in WNC is on edge, unsure of what to believe about the safety and security of the Helene nuclear power plant. The actions of Russia and China in spreading false information have raised concerns about the potential risks posed by foreign interference in local matters.
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