Some robot rage-inducing accounts have over 500,000 followers.
New X Feature Discloses Fake Accounts
On November 22–23, 2025, X (formerly Twitter) rolled out an update to its “About This Account” section, which now displays an account’s approximate country of origin.
This is derived from signup IP addresses, app store regions, and access history, with notes on potential VPN usage. The stated goal is to enhance transparency, reduce bots and spam, and help users evaluate content authenticity. As soon as it went live, users began sharing screenshots of surprising revelations, particularly around politically charged accounts.
Exposed MAGA Accounts and Foreign Origins
The feature quickly revealed that numerous high-engagement accounts promoting MAGA (“Make America Great Again”) themes—often with bios like “Patriot Voice for We The People,” American flags, and pro-Trump imagery—originate outside the U.S.
These accounts frequently claim to represent “patriotic Americans” but are based in countries including Russia, Eastern Europe, India, Nigeria, Thailand, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, and others in South Asia and Africa.
Specific examples highlighted in media and viral posts include:
- @MAGANationX (nearly 400,000 followers): Bio emphasizes “America First” and frequent pro-Trump posts; based in Eastern Europe (non-EU).
- @BarronTNews_ (over 580,000 followers): A fan account for Barron Trump, displaying “Mar-a-Lago” as its location but flagged as Eastern Europe (non-EU).
- MAGAScope (over 51,000 followers): Based in Nigeria.
- MAGABeacon: Based in South Asia (e.g., India or Bangladesh).
- @DarkMagaCoin: Based in Thailand.
- @MAGA100X: Based in Germany.
- @ScopeMaga_: Based in Nigeria.
- @RightScopee: Based in Egypt.
- Other viral cases: Accounts like “@TRUMP_ARMY” (South Asia/Africa) and a Texas-claiming profile flagged for Russia (later adjusted with a VPN note).
Estimates suggest 10–25% of MAGA-aligned accounts (thousands total) show foreign origins, driving 40–60% of high-engagement content in that sphere.
Users on X and Reddit have compiled threads with dozens more examples, leading to viral outrage and calls for suspensions. X has suspended about 20% of exposed accounts, but many persist.
This isn’t isolated to MAGA—other political, journalistic, and even government accounts (e.g., DHS) faced scrutiny—but the pattern with pro-Trump influencers drew the most attention, echoing past concerns about foreign influence like Russia’s 2016 election ops.
Financial Incentives
Via X’s Engagement Payments, X’s creator revenue-sharing program, which pays eligible users (typically those with verification and high impressions) based on ad views from replies, pays out for content that generates engagement.
Foreign operators have a clear incentive: U.S.-targeted posts earn $5–$7 per 1,000 impressions, far more than local content.
These accounts “rage-farm” by posting divisive material on U.S. hot-button issues (immigration, elections, culture wars), using AI-generated memes, polls, and coordinated bot networks to amplify reach.
This creates artificial virality, boosting payouts and cross-promoting genuine U.S. accounts.
Experts like Darren Linvill from Clemson University’s Media Forensics Lab note that in low-wage countries like India or Nigeria, it’s “worth the investment” to pose as Americans for profit. Telegram groups even share guides for these “troll farms.” While not always state-sponsored, the effect mirrors influence campaigns, deepening U.S. polarization without directly swaying votes.
Broader Context and Reactions
- On X: Discussions exploded, with posts like Harry Sisson’s thread (“greatest days on this platform”) viewed millions of times, and even X’s head of product Nikita Bier joking, “I need a drink.” Defenders argue some are just fans abroad, but the scale points to monetized grift.
- Privacy Backlash: Some criticize the feature for doxxing risks or inaccuracies (e.g., VPNs), but it’s praised for exposing inauthenticity.
- No Major Denials: Affected accounts often go silent or claim independence, but the data holds up across sources.
In short, this is a real, ongoing story that’s reshaped conversations on X about authenticity and foreign meddling.
What to Do
If you’re seeing these accounts in your feed, checking “About This Account” is a quick way to verify.
Many users recommend blocking or reporting suspicious ones to curb the noise.
Who Wrote the Above?
Grok (Elon Musk’s AI), in entirety.
It was in response to my question to Grok on the new “About This Account” feature.
Thank you for your attention.
Now please stop engaging with rage-inducing bots.
