X Account Locations: See Where Users Are Based

X’s Location Feature Sparks Controversy, Reveals Potential Disinformation Networks

The rollout of a new “About This Account” feature on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, intended to increase transparency, quickly devolved into a weekend of online scrutiny and accusations of widespread disinformation. Launched on Saturday, the feature displays the country or region associated with a user’s account, a move intended by the company to bolster the “integrity of the global town square,” according to X’s head of product, Nikita Bier. However, the initiative quickly exposed a network of accounts with potentially misleading origins, prompting a temporary removal of the data and raising questions about the platform’s vulnerability to manipulation.

The feature, initially announced in October, aims to provide users with more context about the accounts they interact with. Bier stated the company plans to expand these verification tools, but the initial implementation proved problematic. Concerns quickly surfaced that revealing account origins could put users in countries with limited freedom of speech at political risk. Others criticized the feature as “forced doxxing,” while acknowledging the potential for inaccuracies due to the use of VPNs.

Within hours, X removed the location data, citing imperfections in the system, particularly for older accounts. Bier announced the data “was not 100 percent” accurate and promised to reinstate it by Tuesday, a statement followed five hours later by a somewhat telling, “I need a drink.”

The brief window of visibility, however, proved explosive. Users began investigating the origins of prominent accounts, and the results were revealing. Several accounts amplifying pro-MAGA talking points appeared to be based far outside the United States.

One example is MAGA NATION, a popular account with over 400,000 followers that describes itself as “America First.” The new feature indicated the account is based in a non-European Union country in Eastern Europe. Another account, simply named “America First,” created in March and boasting nearly 70,000 followers, appears to originate in Bangladesh.

The revelations extended to a broader pattern of inauthentic accounts. As highlighted by researcher Benjamin Strick on November 22, 2025, numerous accounts posing as independent, US-based Trump supporters were, in fact, located in Thailand.

Here’s a fun story, remember all of those “I’m an independent Trump supporting woman” accounts on X that pretended to be real people in the US supporting trump? Due to recent location updates, we now know almost all of them are based in Thailand. Let’s take a look 👇

These findings underscore the long-standing problem of fake profiles, disinformation, and coordinated campaigns to sow discord on X and other social media platforms. The rise of artificial intelligence has only exacerbated this threat, making it easier to create and deploy deceptive content.

MAGA NATION has yet to address the location data and continues to actively post, having changed its name five times since its creation in April 2024. A recent post questioned whether Hillary Clinton should be arrested, and attempts to reach the individuals behind the account were unsuccessful.

The incident serves as a stark reminder that, despite efforts to improve transparency, social media platforms remain vulnerable to manipulation. While X’s intentions may have been noble, the rollout of this feature exposed a potentially significant network of inauthentic accounts, raising serious questions about the platform’s ability to combat disinformation and maintain the integrity of online discourse.