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i agree that national security is threatened by the current status quo
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Not mutually exclusive issues.
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what do you mean?
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🔚10/ Trump’s record on Putin and Ukraine raises serious questions.
Not just about diplomacy—but about the cost of abandoning promises made in the name of peace.
#Ukraine #Trump #Putin #BudapestMemorandum
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9/ Ukraine is fighting not just for land—but for the principle that borders matter and promises mean something.
America’s response will shape the world’s future.
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8/ Trump’s deference to Putin and shaky support for Ukraine signal a dangerous shift.
It emboldens autocrats and casts doubt on America’s role as a global leader.
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7/ This weakens U.S. credibility.
If America won’t stand behind its promises (like in the Budapest Memorandum), why would any country trust it in the future?
Especially on nukes.
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6/ Trump now claims he could end the war “in 24 hours” if reelected—but gives no details.
He’s also suggested future aid to Ukraine should be conditional.
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5/ Even after leaving office, Trump praised Putin’s 2022 invasion tactics as “genius” and “savvy.”
While Ukraine burned, Trump praised the arsonist.
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4/ As president, Trump sent Ukraine some weapons—but also froze military aid in 2019 to pressure Ukraine into investigating Biden.
That decision got him impeached.
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3/ The deal wasn’t a formal treaty, but it was a strong security assurance.
Then in 2014, Russia annexed Crimea. In 2022, it launched a full-scale war.
That’s a clear violation. What did Trump do?
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2/ In 1994, Ukraine gave up the world’s 3rd-largest nuclear arsenal.
In return, the U.S., U.K., and Russia promised to respect its sovereignty.
This was the Budapest Memorandum.
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Are we protecting our democracy not just from internal decay—but from strategic sabotage?
Because in today’s world, a nation doesn’t have to be conquered to fall. It just has to be divided.
🧵 /end
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White nationalism isn’t just a domestic crisis. It’s a national security threat.
And in the chaos of culture wars and extremism, foreign adversaries are finding fertile ground to grow their influence.
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This is asymmetric warfare in the 21st century.
You don’t need to invade a country to harm it. You just need to break its people’s trust in each other—and in their democracy.
That’s Putin’s real endgame.
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This isn’t just speculation. It’s backed by:
• FBI reports
• Senate Intelligence findings
• Social media forensics
• Analysis by groups like SPLC, ADL, RAND
The dots are there. The connections are clear.
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Some call Trump a puppet. Others say he’s just a chaotic figure Putin knows how to exploit.
Either way, the result is the same: a weakened, divided America and a stronger geopolitical position for Russia.
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Whether Trump intended it or not, his presidency benefited Putin:
• Undermined NATO
• Attacked U.S. intelligence
• Inflamed domestic tensions
• Eroded trust in elections
All of these align perfectly with Russian strategic goals.
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Now enter: Donald Trump.
White nationalist groups openly support him. From Charlottesville to January 6, they see him as a cultural ally. Trump’s refusal to fully denounce these groups only strengthens the bond.
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Russia also positions itself as a global defender of “traditional values.” Putin uses this to appeal to white nationalist and far-right groups worldwide—including in the U.S.
He wants to be seen as the alternative to liberal, multicultural democracy.
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The strategy? Simple:
• Deepen racial tensions
• Promote conspiracy theories
• Undermine trust in institutions
• Push Americans toward chaos
The more divided the U.S. becomes, the stronger Putin looks at home and abroad.
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Because it’s being amplified—not just from within, but from abroad.
U.S. intel and researchers have repeatedly found evidence that Russian actors boost white nationalist content online, fueling division and radicalization.
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The FBI has warned for years: white nationalist extremism is the top domestic terror threat. In 2020, FBI Director Wray called it “the most persistent and lethal threat” inside the U.S.
So why does it keep growing?
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Vladimir Putin doesn’t need tanks to weaken America. He uses chaos. His strategy: amplify internal divisions, discredit democracy, and exploit extremism—especially white nationalism. It’s not new, but it’s now central to his playbook.
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In the battle for truth, trust, and democracy, the megaphone matters.
Right now, Musk holds it.
And the echo coming back sounds a lot like Moscow. 🔊🇷🇺
(End 🧵)
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The question isn’t if Elon Musk is working with Putin.
The question is: Why does his platform so effectively serve the Kremlin’s interests?
And what happens if no one stops it?
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Whether by design or by accident, Musk’s X is functioning like a Russian-style disinfo ecosystem:
Amplifying division
Spreading hate
Weakening trust
That’s a national security issue, not just a tech one.
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This isn’t just about one man.
It’s about how a single billionaire can control a global platform that’s now feeding authoritarian narratives—knowingly or not.
Musk didn’t invent chaos. But he may have turned it into a product.
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Let’s consider the possibilities:
🧩 Musk is ideologically aligned (anti-“elite,” anti-censorship)
🧩 He benefits from soft cooperation (market access, political favor)
🧩 Or he’s simply a “useful amplifier” for hostile state narratives
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Is Musk working with Russia? There’s no hard evidence.
But there are patterns:
— Platform chaos
— Far-right amplification
— Anti-West, anti-institutional rhetoric
All echo key goals of Russian disinformation ops.
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Even more concerning? Musk tweeted that Ukraine should cede territory to Russia—a proposal straight from the Kremlin’s playbook.
Neutrality? Maybe.
But the overlap with Putin’s messaging is hard to ignore.
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Back to geopolitics:
In 2022, Musk helped Ukraine by activating Starlink satellites.
But then? He reportedly denied Ukraine access during an attack on Russian forces.
A private citizen deciding battlefield outcomes. Let that sink in.
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Musk says he’s a “free speech absolutist.”
But under his watch, white nationalist accounts thrive. Hate speech is up.
The line between free speech and disinformation is blurred—and Russia loves that line being erased.
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Russia, through state-backed troll farms and media networks, has long used social media to divide the West.
Their strategy: polarize, radicalize, and erode public trust in democratic institutions.
X is doing that for them—now at scale.
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Since acquiring Twitter, Musk has slashed moderation teams, restored banned accounts, and amplified voices on the far right.
X is now a breeding ground for hate speech, conspiracy, and extremism. But it’s not just chaos—it’s familiar.
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i just want to clarify that it isn’t a crypto business. it’s a coin he has control of the market on because he holds the majority of the coins. It’s essentially a way for people to directly give him money. They buy his token he sells it. A legal transaction but a direct money in his pockets.
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“dark money” means we don’t know who the donors were