Hajra Naz
X started rolling out a new feature this week. It showed that many right-wing “America First” accounts appear to operate outside the United States. The accuracy of this data is now in question.
The new “About This Account” feature lists join dates and app download methods. The geographic location section is getting the most attention.
Left-wing creator Micah Erfan shared a gallery of MAGA accounts. The images claimed these profiles were based in Japan, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Thailand. Erfan called the situation “total armageddon for the online right.” These posts spread fast across X as users debated authenticity and digital transparency.
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Several of the highlighted accounts are small. Others have large followings reaching into the hundreds of thousands. One example is the account @American, which the feature lists as Pakistan-based.
X’s director of product, Nikita Bier, commented on the rollout. He said the feature is launching globally. He framed it as a step toward improving integrity across the platform. He also confirmed that some location listings are incorrect. Bier said older accounts have flawed data. He added that updates will fix “rough edges” by Tuesday.
Users have shared screenshots showing wrong locations. Some said their profiles were assigned countries they’ve never visited. This raised concerns about misinformation tracking and platform accountability.
The Verge noted deeper issues behind the mismatch. Rage-bait accounts and troll farms do operate outside the U.S. However, many of the new listings seem questionable. Travel history, global teams, VPNs, and old IP addresses may confuse. This has sparked new discussions around AI moderation, social media safety, and how platforms verify identity.
