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  • Maga Personalities on X Exposed as Foreign

    Maga Personalities on X Exposed as Foreign


    Introduction to the X Country-of-Origin Feature

    Recently, Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, introduced a feature that displays the country of origin for each account. This feature has sent shockwaves through the online communities of both MAGA and Democrat supporters. As it turns out, many prominent MAGA personalities on X are based outside the US, sparking questions about their motives and the potential for foreign influence in US politics.

    Investigations and Exposures

    According to a news aggregator page on X, thousands of MAGA-aligned influencer accounts and large political pages that claim to be based in the U.S. are now being investigated and exposed, with many of them traced to India, Nigeria, and other countries. This raises concerns about the authenticity of these accounts and their potential impact on the US political landscape.

    Examples and Data

    For instance, an account named ‘Ron Smith’ with over 52,000 followers, claiming to be a ‘Proud Democrat’ and ‘Professional MAGA hunter,’ was found to be operated out of Kenya. This account is just one of many examples that highlight the need for greater transparency and accountability in online political discourse.

    Implications and Analysis

    The exposure of these foreign-run accounts has significant implications for our understanding of online political influence. As noted by liberal influencer Ed Krassenstein, some of these MAGA accounts from outside the U.S. may be working for foreign governments, although there is no concrete proof of this for any specific accounts. The Department of Justice has previously discovered that some popular right-wing influencers were unwittingly working for a Russian influence operation, taking payment to push certain ideas.

    Conclusion and Practical Takeaways

    In conclusion, the X country-of-origin feature has shed light on the significant presence of foreign-run accounts in US political discourse. To navigate this complex landscape, it’s essential to verify the authenticity of accounts, be cautious of potential foreign influence, and support fact-based information. By doing so, we can promote a healthier and more transparent online environment.

  • The Epstein File and the Snowball Effect

    The Epstein File Controversy

    The Epstein file controversy has sparked a heated debate within the MAGA movement, with some supporters calling for transparency and others defending President Trump’s handling of the situation. According to POLITICO, the split over Epstein represents one of the biggest rifts within Trump’s supporters since the president took office for his second term.

    MAGA Rebellion

    The MAGA faithful are furious not just about Epstein but also other broken promises, as WIRED reported earlier this week. The bungled rollout of the Epstein materials, Trump advisers tell WIRED, goes back to February, when the White House gave conservative influencers binders full of materials that were mostly already public information about the disgraced financier and charged sex trafficker.

    Consequences of the Rebellion

    The Epstein files saga has shown that the base’s willingness to abide Trump has its limits — or at least, it does when the base feels strongly enough and when the president’s political capital starts to wane, as CNN notes. This increasingly seems like a moment marking a distinct epoch, with WIRED suggesting that the Epstein toothpaste can’t be put back in the tube.

    Expert Insights

    Experts agree that the drama around the files has punctured Trump’s aura of invincibility within the MAGA movement in a way few, if any, things have before. As CNN reports, the man who has for a decade dominated his base and told it what to care about has backed down when that base decided its priorities didn’t align with his own.

    The BBC notes that according to Trump, the pair fell out in the early 2000s, two years before Epstein was first arrested. The White House has recently suggested that their fallout was connected to Epstein’s behaviour, and that ‘the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep’.

    Takeaways and Future Implications

    The Epstein file controversy has significant implications for the future of the MAGA movement and President Trump’s administration. As PBS reports, the economy is still going to be front and center next year, but the Epstein files show vulnerability for Trump, and maybe that’s why he’s resisted them so much.