#political-manipulation — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #political-manipulation, aggregated by home.social.
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Ok - this has now gotten SERIOUS! Musk and X (former CEO Yaccarino) now face a formal criminal investigation by France.
French cybercrime authorities are now investigating alleged algorithmic manipulation by X to influence and interfere in French politics, and allegations that Musk and X knowingly allowed users of the AI chatbot Grok to create and spread Holocaust denials and nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfake images, and child sexual abuse materials on X.
The Paris public prosecutor’s office is requesting indictments of X.AI Holdings Corp, X Corp, and X AI, Elon Musk, and Linda Yaccarino. If they fail to appear they may face judicial warrants that will serve as indictments. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/french-prosecutors-probe-of-elon-musk-x-now-a-criminal-investigation.html
DL the Prosecutors PR here (PDF in French): https://www.tribunal-de-paris.justice.fr/sites/default/files/2026-05/2026-05-07%20-%20CP%20ouverture%20d%27information%20sur%20X.pdf
#France #CyberCrime #X #xAI #Grok #Musk #Yaccarino #AI #CrimminalInvestigation #Warrant #Indictment #SocialMedia #DeepFake #Politics #PoliticalManipulation #Crime
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The Democrats’ Disastrous Shutdown Strategy: A Shameful Weaponization of Human Suffering
The government shutdown of 2025 has been one of the most shameful episodes in modern American politics, not just because of the dysfunction it exposed, but because of how both parties — especially the Democrats — turned human suffering into a political strategy. For over 40 days, the federal government was paralyzed, workers went without pay, vital services were halted, and millions of Americans were left hanging in uncertainty. All for what? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. When the dust […] -
“Now MAGA wants to bribe babies with $1,000 to ensure they grow up as Trump loyalists. This isn’t about policy—it’s about indoctrination. Using our kids as pawns in a political game is disgusting. #MAGA #PoliticalManipulation #Resist” www.thedailybeast.com/maga-savings...
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**Twitter Sewage of Trump: A Conspiracy Against Putin?**
Trump's Twitter feed is currently operating at such an unbelievable intensity that the stunned public barely has time to dodge. Just as we recover from the existential shock of one outrageous statement, we’re already in a coma from the next.
It started mildly with *“this war could have been avoided”*, then escalated to mockery: *“he could have easily negotiated, giving away almost nothing”*, and finally, the brutal claim that Russia shouldn't be called an aggressor.
All of this looks so phantasmagorical that I can't help but wonder—could this actually be a conspiracy against Putin?
Let's assume Putin is pressuring Trump in a *"tough-guy"* manner, sending him a diplomatic *“note”* demanding that his top priority be to *“de-crown”* Zelenskyy. Trump wouldn’t mind—he still holds a grudge against Zelenskyy for not helping him during his last term when the Ukrainian president *saved* Biden Jr. from scandal. So Trump starts pushing for elections, signaling to Putin: *“See, brother, just as you asked.”*
But there's a hidden catch. Trump’s attacks on Zelenskyy are so overt that the Ukrainian president’s approval ratings skyrocket. A few more statements like *“Ukrainians are bombing themselves”* and a Twitter post offering *“condolences to the parents of a crucified boy”*, and if elections happen soon, Zelenskyy’s victory will be on par with the infamous *146%* of Russian electoral commissions. He would win even the impossible.
And then what? Ukraine ends up with the *same* president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, now completely legitimized—elected in an election that Putin himself insisted on. Naturally, Putin turns to Trump in frustration: *“This isn't what we agreed on!”* To which Trump shrugs and replies: *“Sorry, buddy, I lost. But you saw how I tried to flush him down the drain!”***Bibliography:**
Timothy Snyder, *The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America* (2018).
Anne Applebaum, *Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism* (2020).
Masha Gessen, *Surviving Autocracy* (2020).
David Shimer, *Rigged: America, Russia, and One Hundred Years of Covert Electoral Interference* (2020).
Fiona Hill, *There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century* (2021).
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WPS News Article: WPS News Moves Away from X/Twitter Amid Controversy Surrounding Elon Musk’s Ownership
By, Cliff Potts, WPS News, Editor-in-Chief
Baybay City | January 14, 2025In a decisive move, WPS News announces that it will remove itself from X/Twitter effective January 20, 2025, at 12:00 AM PhST. This comes in response to numerous concerns regarding Elon Musk’s acquisition of the platform and its implications for small businesses and free speech.
Since Musk’s takeover, the platform has faced a myriad of controversial allegations that highlight his interference with small businesses and a troubling lack of transparency. Initially, Musk promised to foster an environment conducive to openness and the flourishing of diverse voices. However, critics assert that his leadership has instead suppressed these very ideals, disproportionately impacting small businesses that depend on equitable representation.
Moreover, Musk’s corporate governance practices have come under scrutiny. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has previously charged him with securities fraud, raising further questions about the integrity of his management. In light of these developments, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a rigorous oversight campaign against Twitter, complicating the platform’s regulatory landscape.
Allegations extend beyond domestic concerns, suggesting Musk may have interfered with foreign governments and undermined progressive representation, especially regarding election integrity. Critics argue that the platform has been weaponized to manipulate voters during crucial electoral moments, potentially facilitating disinformation campaigns that could sway public opinion. Such issues have led to fears of an unbalanced political discourse, raising alarms about the fairness of representation within the platform.
As WPS News steps away from X/Twitter, we hope to engage our audience through channels that prioritize integrity, transparency, and equitable discourse. This proactive move reflects our commitment to fostering a healthy democratic dialogue and ensuring that all voices can be heard.
#corporateGovernance #disinformation #electionIntegrity #ElonMusk #FederalTradeCommission #freeSpeech #politicalManipulation #smallBusinesses #SocialMedia #Transparency #WPSNews #XTwitter
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"For the first time in history, guns are the No. 1 killer of children and teens."
So much wrong going on here, but it does prove you can keep track of who owns the guns, and control them.
#guns #GunViolence #Privacy #corporations #politicalmanipulation
Iconic Gun-Makers Gave Sensitive Customer Information to Political Operatives — ProPublica https://www.propublica.org/article/gunmakers-owners-sensitive-personal-information-glock-remington-nssf?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us
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@treleanor Bill Shorten, former Labor leader, was crucified by the Murdoch media when he sought to reform negative gearing and franking credits – reforms that would have helped millions of Australians. Now, as Shorten announces his retirement from politics to take a top job at the University of Canberra, we face a nation where homelessness is rampant, and a few wealthy individuals continue to rake it in. It’s time to reflect on how media power manipulates public opinion and stifles meaningful change. #BillShorten #MurdochMedia #PoliticalManipulation #WealthInequality #HomelessnessCrisis #Auspol
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Senator Josh Hawley admits that Border/Ukraine bill is being stalled just to make Biden look bad
https://newrepublic.com/post/178488/republican-senator-hawley-admits-truth-killed-border-deal
#JoshHawleyAdmits #BorderDealStalled #MakeBidenLookBad #UkraineBill #RepublicanTactics #PoliticalManipulation #Politics #News
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Republicans Are Trying to Redefine Who’s an American
#RepublicansAreRedefiningAmericans #VotingRightsFight #ImmigrationDebate #KeepingPower #AmericanIdentity #PoliticalManipulation #Politics #News
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Mike Johnson is not a "culture warrior" — he's an enemy of democracy
https://www.salon.com/2023/11/03/mike-johnson-is-not-a-culture-warrior--hes-an-enemy-of-democracy/
#MikeJohnsonEnemy #DemocracyThreat #CultureWarriorDeception #SalonOpinion #PoliticalManipulation #AuthoritarianAgenda #Politics #News
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Wisconsin’s Gerrymandering Is Sparking a Constitutional Crisis: Badger State Republicans' desire to hold onto power is running afoul of democracy.
https://newrepublic.com/article/175553/wisconsins-gerrymandering-sparking-constitutional-crisis
#Wisconsin #Gerrymandering #ConstitutionalCrisis #BadgerStateRepublicans #Democracy #PowerStruggle #PoliticalManipulation #Politics #News
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Ohio Republicans Sneak in Sinister Change to Abortion Ballot Language
https://newrepublic.com/post/175206/ohio-republicans-change-abortion-ballot-language
#OhioRepublicans #AbortionBallotLanguage #SinisterChange #ReproductiveRights #PoliticalManipulation #OhioPolitics #Politics #News
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Here’s a Conspiracy Theory: RFK Jr. Is a Tool of Pro-Trump Agitators
https://newrepublic.com/article/173893/robert-f-kennedy-jr-tool-pro-trump-agitators
#NewRepublic #RFKJrConspiracy #ProTrumpAgitators #PoliticalManipulation #MediaBias #JournalisticIntegrity #Politics #News
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Fox News producer behind Biden ‘wannabe dictator’ chyron resigns
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/jun/16/fox-news-wannabe-dictator-producer-alexander-mccaskill
#FoxNews #BidenDictatorChyron #FoxNewsProducerResigns #MediaBias #JournalismEthics #PoliticalManipulation #NewsAccountability #Politics #News
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Roger Stone Caught On Camera Revealing How He’s Manipulated Trump For Decades
#HuffPost #RogerStone #TrumpManipulation #PoliticalManipulation #PresidentialInfluence #USPolitics #Politics #News