American political networks export influence operations abroad

American conservative political networks began systematic international expansion operations in 2025, deploying operatives, funding, and disinformation infrastructure to support far-right parties in Europe, Latin America, and beyond. Networks linked to the Rockbridge Network, Heritage Foundation, and aligned political action committees funneled resources to nationalist movements in Italy, Argentina, Hungary, and Brazil. Federal Election Commission regulations prohibit foreign money in U.S. elections but contain limited restrictions on Americans financing foreign political operations.