The social media platform X (used to be called Twitter) recently added a new feature. This feature shows where accounts are really based. It revealed something surprising: many big MAGA (Make America Great Again) accounts, which support Trump and the “America First” idea, are actually run from outside the United States. This discovery started a big conversation about foreign influence, fake news, and honesty online.
The New Transparency: “About This Account”
The new tool is called “About This Account”. It started on November 22nd. Nikita Bier, X’s Head of Product, said that now anyone can see important information about an account, like the country it is based in. X finds this out by looking at IP addresses, not just what users write in their profiles. You can see this by clicking on the account’s signup date.
Bier said this tool helps make the platform safer. She said it is “an important first step to securing the integrity of the global town square.” The goal is to help people know if the content they see is real or possibly biased. It also helps fight the spread of false information online.
Key Findings: The Foreign-Based MAGA Accounts
When the location feature was used, it showed that several big MAGA accounts are actually from other countries. These accounts have many followers and often post about U.S. politics.
Newsweek made a list of some big foreign-based MAGA accounts:
| X Account | Location | Followers (Approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| @ColdWarPatriot | Chile | 140,000+ | Bio says “USAF Veteran,” “Constitutionalist,” pro-Trump hashtags. |
| @AmericaFirst0 | Bangladesh | 60,000+ | Bio: “Make America Great Again.” |
| @_MagaScope | Nigeria | 50,000+ | Important in political commentary. |
| @femalebodybuil6 (“Maga Nadine”) | Morocco | 390,000+ | Bio: “Immigrant in the USA” and “Trump Lover.” |
| @MAGANationX | Eastern Europe | 390,000+ | Promotes “America First.” |
| @DarkMagaCoin | Thailand | 15,000+ | Part of “Dark MAGA” movement. |
| @MAGAWorld4896 | East Asia / Pacific | N/A | Calls self “Overseas MAGA” with U.S. flag. |
| @Americaman_Hero | Indonesia | 15,000+ | Promotes American nationalism. |
| @MAGA100X | Germany | 1,000+ | Based in Europe. |
| @1776General | Turkey | 140,000+ | Says in Turkey “for work” but posts with U.S. passport. |
After the feature revealed their locations, some accounts were deleted. This shows that some accounts were trying to hide where they were from. This raises serious questions about foreign influence in U.S. politics.
Reactions and the Debate on Integrity
People had very different reactions to this news. Many Democrats said it proves their worries about foreign influence and fake campaigns online are real. Political commentator Harry Sisson said it shows Democrats were right about “foreign actors trying to harm the United States.”
Other users, including law students and policy advisers, said MAGA has “always been a foreign-backed effort to divide and hurt the U.S.”
At the same time, X’s product director Nikita Bier said the feature had some mistakes at first. Some users, even public figures, saw wrong location info. Problems can happen because of VPNs, old IP addresses, or travel. X plans to fix these errors soon. The tool started an important discussion about online false information, political manipulation, and the need for honest accounts on social media. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also commented, saying their account is always run from the U.S.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Platform Transparency
X wants to improve transparency on its platform. This new feature is a big step for making social media more trustworthy.
The news about foreign-based MAGA accounts shows that modern political campaigns are complex. Platforms have a hard job keeping political conversations honest. As X fixes and improves the “About This Account” feature, it could help people spot and reduce organized foreign campaigns. This might change how people see and interact with political content around the world.
Disclaimer
The news information presented here is based on available reports and reliable sources concerning a social media platform’s feature release. Readers should cross-check updates from official news outlets and the social media platform itself for the most current information regarding account locations and features.