Bot or not? Mystery over anonymous user retweeted by Trump

[orangecrush]

"CHICAGO >> The Twitter user goes by Gigi, though sometimes Sophia, Emma or Leona. The occupation is listed at various times as teacher, historian, documentary writer and model. There’s been speculation about whether this person is really a woman — or even human. But bot or not, the account has gotten the attention of the president and his Twitter followers.

Just before midnight Friday, Trump retweeted a tweet from the user, then going by Surfermom77, that included the alleged name of the anonymous whistleblower whose complaint ultimately led to Trump’s impeachment by the House. Critics worry the move could invite retaliation against the individual."

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"Surfermom77 tweets more than most human users — 72 times a day on average for more than six years. Another clue? Profile photos were taken from stock photography galleries.

Following Trump’s retweet, the name on the profile changed from Sophia to Emma, then Leona and then to Gigi. The account’s handle changed, too, from Surfermom77 to LovelyGigi33. Whoever’s behind the account posted a new profile picture, replacing a stock photo of a woman in business attire with a photo of stilettos."


https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/12/30/news/bot-or-not-mystery-over-anonymous-user-retweeted-by-trump/

[Skittles]

1. Russian bot

yup

[orangecrush]

2. Hillary predicted

"Moscow on the Potomac".

She wasn't lyin'.

[Talitha]

3. Or maybe it's Malaria.