Donald Trump Jr.’s X Account Hacked
Donald Trump Jr.’s social media account on Twitter(now known as X) has been hacked. It further led to offensive and fake announcements under his name. One of which is about the death of his father, Donald Trump. The internet has been reacting and discussing the same.
The hack began early Wednesday morning with a tweet posted at 8:25 a.m. from Don Jr.’s account, falsely declaring, “I’m sad to announce, my father Donald Trump has passed away. I will be running for president in 2024.” This alarming message was swiftly followed by a barrage of tweets that clearly indicated the account had been compromised.
Offensive and False Tweets
Among the offensive and fabricated tweets posted during the hack, one claimed, “North Korea is about to get smoked,” while another falsely depicted Don Jr. engaging in “interesting messages with Jeffrey Epstein,” despite Epstein’s passing in 2019.
The false news of Donald Trump’s death triggered immediate disbelief and confusion among social media users. Many speculated that Don Jr.’s account had been hacked, and the term “Hacked” began trending on Twitter as users discussed the situation.
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Previous High-Profile Hacks on Twitter
This incident is not the first instance of high-profile accounts being compromised on the platform. In 2020, hackers gained control of accounts belonging to prominent figures, including former President Barack Obama, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and others, by posing as Twitter’s IT support. During that incident, it was revealed that the hackers had potentially accessed private messages and account data.
The hacking of Donald Trump Jr.’s social media account and the false announcement of his father’s death have raised concerns about security on social media platforms. Such incidents highlight the need for enhanced security measures to safeguard the accounts of high-profile individuals and prevent the spread of false information. As investigations into the hack continue, it serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of even the most prominent figures in the digital age.
