It's been shown that foreign intelligence adds fuel to already divisive topics.

https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Pillars-of-...

> The media multiplier effect can, at times, create disinformation storms with potentially dangerous effects for those Russia perceives as adversaries at the international, national, and local level. In the past, Russia has leveraged this dynamic to shield itself from criticism for its involvement in malign activity. This approach also allows Russia to be opportunistic, such as with COVID-19, where it has used the global pandemic as a hook to push longstanding disinformation and propaganda narratives.

A certain dossier?