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Trump Wants to Take Over Cities. Influencers Are Giving Him the Fuel to Do It

The article discusses the Trump administration's efforts to build its own content mill to justify its law-and-order immigration agenda. It highlights how the administration is using social media influencers to amplify its message and portray cities as being in crisis due to "radical" policies and immigrants. The article cites examples of how the administration has worked with right-wing influencers to create and spread narratives that support its agenda, even when the facts do not align with the messaging. This strategy is seen as an attempt to create a perception of chaos and lawlessness in cities, which could then be used to justify federal intervention and a crackdown on immigration. The article suggests that this approach is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to consolidate power and undermine local governments, particularly those led by Democrats. It warns that this tactic could have serious implications for the balance of power between federal and local authorities, as well as for the civil liberties and rights of immigrants and communities of color.

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Man finally released a month after absurd arrest for reposting Trump meme

A man was arrested in Florida for reposting a Donald Trump meme on social media, sparking outrage and concerns over free speech. The sheriff's office initially claimed the man posed a "true threat," but body camera footage later revealed…

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Man finally released a month after absurd arrest for reposting Trump meme

A man was arrested in Florida for reposting a Donald Trump meme on social media, sparking outrage and concerns over free speech. The sheriff's office initially claimed the man posed a "true threat," but body camera…

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Oct 29, 2025·GizmodoT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Does President Trump Actually Write His Own Tweets?

According to a recent report, President Trump writes only about 5% of the tweets posted under his name. The majority of his tweets are composed by his staff and social media team. The report suggests that while Trump…

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Oct 29, 2025·WiredT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Donald Trump Is the First AI Slop President

The article examines how AI-generated videos have been appearing on former U.S. President Donald Trump's social media accounts. It explores the increasing use of AI technology in creating and manipulating video content,…

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Oct 21, 2025·WiredT2 · Outlet report
Inside the Trump Adminstration's Bluesky Invasion

The Trump administration has made a move into the left-leaning social network Bluesky. Federal agencies started posting on the platform on Friday, following months of internal discussions. This move led to the agencies…

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Oct 21, 2025·GizmodoT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
MAGA Judges Insist You Shouldn’t Take Trump’s Social Media Too Seriously

The article discusses a court case where MAGA-appointed judges argued that Donald Trump's social media posts should not be taken too seriously when determining his intentions or actions. The judges claimed that the…

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Trump Wants to Take Over Cities. Influencers Are Giving Him the Fuel to Do It

The article discusses the Trump administration's efforts to build its own content mill to justify its law-and-order immigration agenda. It highlights how the administration is using social media influencers to amplify…

Read original at Wired →

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T2 · Outlet reportArs TechnicaOct 30, 2025

A man was arrested in Florida for reposting a Donald Trump meme on social media, sparking outrage and concerns over free speech. The sheriff's office initially claimed the man posed a "true threat," but body camera footage later revealed…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoOct 29, 2025

According to a recent report, President Trump writes only about 5% of the tweets posted under his name. The majority of his tweets are composed by his staff and social media team. The report suggests that while Trump approves the content…

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T2 · Outlet reportWiredOct 29, 2025

The article examines how AI-generated videos have been appearing on former U.S. President Donald Trump's social media accounts. It explores the increasing use of AI technology in creating and manipulating video content, particularly in the…

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T2 · Outlet reportWiredOct 21, 2025

The Trump administration has made a move into the left-leaning social network Bluesky. Federal agencies started posting on the platform on Friday, following months of internal discussions. This move led to the agencies quickly dominating…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoOct 21, 2025

The article discusses a court case where MAGA-appointed judges argued that Donald Trump's social media posts should not be taken too seriously when determining his intentions or actions. The judges claimed that the district court placed…

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T2 · Outlet reportWiredOct 10, 2025

The article discusses the Trump administration's efforts to build its own content mill to justify its law-and-order immigration agenda. It highlights how the administration is using social media influencers to amplify its message and…

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