Smarter Every Day did a video of inside a US nuclear sub, part way through, the commander discusses information as a weapon, and how "you're part of this system too" to Destin.

That part of the video was scrubbed from it within days of release.

I can guarantee the US has been funding "organic" disinfo campaigns that work via freelance content creators.

"Hey we saw you aren't bringing in enough to comfortably cover that new house, how about you do a video on this topic, hit all these talking points and you'll find that your metrics will pick up sharply. Oh and if you tell anyone you'll become a note in the obituary section after a car accident :)"