The New York Times reports that far-right operatives infiltrated Democratic-affiliated groups across western states during the 2020 election cycle to try to manipulate politics and reshape the U.S. electoral map. The Times exposé reveals how a former British spy connected to the mercenary contractor Erik Prince recruited ex-operatives from the conservative group Project Veritas to gather dirt that could sabotage the reputations of people and groups considered threats to then-President Trump. Major funding for the effort came from Susan Gore, heiress of the Gore-Tex fortune. The operatives also targeted Wyoming Republican Governor Mark Gordon, whom Trump supporters considered far too moderate.