I didn't have time to read the link. But it's just irrelevant in this case. The US wouldn't manipulate to get this candidate in play because it's the worst possible outcome for them.
And tbh I doubt Romania would do this, as they're the other party in this, the US doesn't really have much to do with this. Romania doesn't really have the resources for troll farms. And they also wouldn't benefit this candidate.
It's worth the read. I've lost some of my illusions about the US while reading it.
This whole thread is about the perceived rise of 'populist politics' in 'many other countries', isn't it? Of course the US won't support pro-Russia populist in Romania. The US supports anti-Putin populists in Russia and anti-Russia and anti-China populists in other countries.
>"Russian troll farms are also well documented"
Their effect is blown way out of proportion by Western media.