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GEC is part of the State Department (that figures!)
State Dept is pretty much the CIA
https://www.state.gov/about-us-global-engagement-center-2/
About Us - Global Engagement Center - United States Department of State
Mission: To direct, lead, synchronize, integrate, and coordinate U.S. Federal Government efforts to recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining or influencing the policies, security, or stability of the United Stat..
https://www.state.gov/about-us-global-engagement-center-2/