Overview

• At least 17 European women had their photos stolen and manipulated for pro-Trump propaganda on X.
• The fake accounts, identified by CNN and CIR, used photos of young women, sometimes AI-altered, to appear authentic.
• These accounts posted similar messages with hashtags like #MAGAPatriots and showed signs of foreign interference.
• Despite platform rules, X was slow to react, only removing most accounts after CNN's investigation.
• The European Commission is investigating X for non-compliance with the Digital Services Act.