Correct the Record, a super PAC supporting Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, announced it would spend $1 million to counter what it described as attacks and misinformation directed at Clinton on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and Instagram. The organization said it would employ staff to respond to negative comments and posts about Clinton online. The announcement drew significant criticism from across the political spectrum. Opponents characterized the effort as 'astroturfing' — creating the appearance of grassroots support through paid operatives. Bernie Sanders supporters and Trump supporters alike condemned the tactic, arguing that it undermined genuine political discourse. The initiative raised questions about the role of paid political messaging on social media and the difficulty of distinguishing between authentic grassroots commentary and coordinated campaign efforts. The controversy contributed to broader concerns about manipulation of online political discussions that would intensify in the years following the 2016 election.