Revealed: how Italy's populists used Facebook to win power

Matteo Salvini and Luigi Di Maio eclipsed rivals in online election battle, data showsThe domination of Facebook by Italy’s two populist political leaders, Matteo Salvini and Luigi Di Maio, is revealed in previously unseen data that shows how they exploited video and live broadcasts to bypass the mainstream media and foment discord during the country’s general election.The data, reviewed by the Guardian, reveals how the leaders massively expanded their reach with inflammatory and vis