References
This References page lists all scholarly, peer-reviewed, and professional sources used in the development of this multimodal research project. These sources provided the academic foundation for analyzing how social media influencers and political activists manipulate public opinion in the United States. Each citation follows APA 7 guidelines and includes hyperlinks for transparency, accessibility, and further research.
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