Trump's retweet of a post with the alleged name of the impeachment whistleblower shows how social media is empowering anonymous voices, sometimes at the expense of trust. — AP
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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