Event Brief
Did Romania’s ‘King of TikTok’ Sway Election?
Filed: Feb 26, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET
Summary: A citizen reportedly spent nearly a million dollars promoting a pro-Russia candidate via TikTok gifts.
WHO: A Romanian citizen
WHAT: Promoted a pro-Russia presidential candidate
WHEN: Feb 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
WHERE: Romania
WHY: To influence the election outcome
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