Platform Reveals Users’ Locations, Prompting Scrutiny of Political Accounts

Researchers Spot Foreign Origins Behind Several U.S.‑Focused Profiles

Online investigators quickly discovered that a number of accounts sharing content about American politics—particularly those aligned with the MAGA movement—are not actually based in the United States. By cross‑referencing the platform’s location data with public posts, analysts identified a pattern of foreign‑based profiles masquerading as domestic voices.

Key findings include:

• More than half of the examined political accounts list locations outside the U.S.
• Several high‑engagement profiles claim to represent grassroots American supporters, yet their IP traces point to Europe and Asia.
• The phenomenon raises concerns about disinformation and the authenticity of online political discourse.

Critics argue that the platform’s transparency tools, while useful, also expose vulnerabilities that could be exploited to amplify foreign influence. Meanwhile, the platform maintains that it does not moderate users based on location, but it has pledged to review its policies amid growing public pressure.