Musk Accidentally Proves Most MAGA Accounts on Twitter Live in Russia
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- #Elon Musk
- #Disinformation
- #MAGA
- Elon Musk launched a new 'About This Account' feature to expose liberal bots, but it backfired by revealing that many pro-MAGA accounts are run by foreign agents.
- Key findings include MAGA accounts linked to Russia, Nigeria, Bangladesh, India, and Macedonia, while liberal accounts were primarily in the U.S. or Canada.
- The feature was quickly removed after exposing foreign operatives posing as Americans to spread disinformation and division.
- The article highlights the role of foreign influence in movements like MAGA and Brexit, emphasizing the need for vigilance.
- The author calls for support to combat disinformation, positioning themselves as digital warriors in the fight against foreign propaganda.