Elon Musk: “We are investigating this” — After The Federalist Exposes Kamala’s Social Media Manipulation

[View in browser](=.bMDwrfOAx99VA6iYsuJiNcrpDSlHiLJ0gNylzEzh1vo) =.7EZTpNl1v8jBYhU2Dnl2zKH1hKBqouNwB3Xbv-fuMa8 Dear Reader, In a brazen attempt to rig the conversation in their favor, Democrats and their corporate media allies are once again scheming to silence dissent and mislead [Americans. This time, it’s the Harris-Walz campaign caught red-handed manipulating social media platforms, orchestrating tactics to prop up Kamala Harris and crush any criticism.](=.xDyQs0UE1IGG5mw9E_s1ptQh3cwD1Mc-j1Utzhqx5hE) The Federalist uncovered the full scope of these efforts, revealing a campaign that’s not only deceptive but actively working to shut down opposing voices in a desperate bid for power. And now, after our reporting sparked a wave of outrage, Elon Musk himself has announced an investigation into these disturbing practices on X. =.aFc3ipgJ6xysO4UA_OYJ5eoIZtq2ms9azlTuguZb7zA (Elon Musk’s response to a post on X highlighting today's article from The Federalist.) This isn’t the first time we’ve seen social media weaponized to sway public opinion, but Harris’ campaign has taken it a step further. Using the social media app Discord to host an encrypted server, her team of volunteers is given direct orders to shut down any accurate criticism that threatens the campaign’s narrative.[They’re instructed to target X’s “Community Notes,” a feature designed by Musk to empower users to fact-check misleading information.](=.9P57IRcaltNgji8BdakXJZbyGCFS0A8EeGWRGOK1UZY) However, rather than engage in honest debate, Harris’ team encourages supporters to “block [Community Notes] we don’t like,” downvoting accurate notes that expose her campaign’s falsehoods.But the manipulation doesn’t end there. Our story revealed that Harris’ staff is using the Reach app to distribute pre-packaged memes and videos, instructing volunteers to amplify these posts by piggybacking on unrelated trending hashtags. The result? A false impression of widespread grassroots support that’s anything but organic. The “Reach” platform makes it easy for the campaign to funnel targeted content straight to volunteers, who then blanket X and other sites with coordinated, misleading messages. What’s more, Harris’ campaign has gone so far as to set up a dedicated “Twitter (X) Community Notes Training” module within their server. [This module teaches volunteers how to game X’s systems to their advantage, advising them on how to inflate their own ratings to make their Community Notes more impactful.](=.1lkKb38Cqd_6rc4IS0vNQB6IavvXJonceQ-ryvrFkMU) From spreading misleading information about Biden’s son to fabricating narratives around Harris’ campaign, this server offers a troubling glimpse into the tactics being deployed to subvert the truth.The response to our reporting here at The Federalist has been electric. In addition to Elon Musk’s call for an official probe, the story has been picked up and shared by popular accounts across X, from commentators to major influencers. Our reporting has exposed a real and present danger to free speech as well as election integrity—and it’s clear we’re not alone in our outrage. Americans are tired of being manipulated and having their access to honest information blocked by powerful interests that think they know better than the public. But as we close in on a crucial election, the left’s coordinated efforts to smear Trump and silence his supporters are only intensifying. The Federalist is one of the few publications willing to stand up and call out these deceptive tactics, but this work comes with a cost. With corporate media providing cover for Harris’ campaign, our role as watchdogs of the truth is more essential than ever.[We need your support to continue this fight. Your contribution enables us to dig deeper, to investigate harder, and to ensure that Americans know what’s really happening behind closed doors.](=.9MhPxpDzycF7uW1JgCaXG6ADPUegatcZtkFuoUC7x_A) [DONATE TODAY](=.1AWLcQIhqk6JIvBT7mvwUp_Y6JiqaDEcj4LCfx9rX1k) Thank you for standing with us in this fight! Sincerely, The Federalist [facebook](=.ysACutwrTAoRyNXqK6WixGJzGxU7po5a25jsutA41nc) [twitter](=.CycuUKMQQo4EILOljRxKQMH6iHTp1C-G928iYVAa3oA) [instagram](=.pxjVAAt4Q5q4quwMeJ9Jru206mC4lzyC98qEpHTFrbw) [youtube](=.c1EtZG9g76U_wHtzTRH8lO3JIlcQWamjPvOWd1G_DMY) [rss](=.iubRqNnRpNPt4BPbm1olU2j4AopjYXRwXjELxjkAMxo) The Federalist © 2023 THE FEDERALIST, A WHOLLY INDEPENDENT DIVISION OF FDRLST MEDIA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You received this email because you signed up on our website or made a purchase from us. [Unsubscribe](=._ouZTsm8WxGcIIB1uy8KVoIT1V_ugjc7Ag_noT8aWIQ) [Sent by MailerLite](=.Zhg1RS4OnPzmw_min3Bccz7R1wTQBV4ZsejQW0cTJI0)