* **Summary**: An influence operation may co-opt trusted sources by infiltrating or repurposing a source to reach a target audience through existing, previously reliable networks. Co-opted trusted sources may include:
- National or local new outlets
- Research or academic publications
- Online blogs or websites
* **Belongs to tactic stage**: TA16
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