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X's Feature Unveils Foreign Influence in US Politics

11/24/2025

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The launch of X's About This Account feature revealed a foreign influence problem in American politics, with ULTRAMAGA??TRUMP??2028 traced to Nigeria, Eastern Europe, Bangladesh, and Thailand.
The finding sparked outrage as users identified numerous fake accounts aimed at inciting political discord.
X initially removed details about account origins, reducing transparency.
The analysis notes a potential for state-sponsored campaigns from Russia and China.

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The launch of X's About This Account feature revealed a foreign influence problem in American politics, with ULTRAMAGA??TRUMP??2028 traced to Nigeria, Eastern Europe, Bangladesh, and Thailand.
The finding sparked outrage as users identified numerous fake accounts aimed at inciting political discord.
X initially removed details about account origins, reducing transparency.
The analysis notes a potential for state-sponsored campaigns from Russia and China.