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).