Former President Donald Trump recently stirred controversy by sharing posts from foreign accounts that impersonate MAGA influencers on the social media platform X. In a flurry of over 160 posts within four hours, Trump prominently featured tweets that support his agenda, but investigations reveal many of these accounts originate outside the United States.
The issue came to light when MeidasNews identified several posts from Trump supporters that were traced back to locations in South and East Asia, Europe, and India. This revelation coincided with the rollout of X’s new feature, “About This Account,” which allows users to see where accounts are based and other details about their activity. The feature, launched on March 15, 2024, has shed light on the international origins of numerous accounts that had previously presented themselves as U.S.-based MAGA supporters.
Some of the accounts Trump amplified include @MilaJoy, which spread a false claim regarding a former aide to Nancy Pelosi. The post suggested that the aide had orchestrated the January 6 Capitol attack. Although X lists @MilaJoy as being located in the U.S., it carries a VPN warning, indicating that its true location may be obscured. The account’s bio boasts of being “🇺🇸 MAGA 🇺🇸 AMERICA FIRST 🇺🇸 Trump 🇺🇸.”
Another account, @NathanielSami, which has more than 65,000 followers, promotes pro-Trump content but is also based in South Asia. Trump reshared posts from this account that praised his hardline immigration policies and echoed his “America First” message. The account’s bio emphasizes its support for Trump, declaring, “Trump fan #LoveTrump.”
Additionally, @Thevictoria76, which aligns itself with the #trump2024 movement, is similarly cited as operating from South Asia. One of its posts, shared by Trump, claimed that “REVERSE MIGRATION IS HERE!…Promises Made. Promises KEPT!” This highlights a trend of foreign accounts engaging in political messaging that aligns with Trump’s campaign themes.
The situation has drawn attention to a broader pattern of using deceptive accounts to influence political discourse. Experts from the Center for Information Resilience have previously documented such tactics during the 2024 election cycle. The deliberate use of fake profiles to amplify political messages raises questions about the authenticity of online support and the integrity of social media platforms.
As these revelations continue to emerge, the Daily Beast has reached out to the White House for comment. The implications of Trump’s actions and the exposure of foreign influence in domestic politics remain significant as the political landscape evolves ahead of future elections.
