X purges 13,000 accounts linked to suspected meddling ahead of US midterms
X removed over 13,000 accounts it links to Iranian, Russian, and Chinese influence operations ahead of US midterms.
X said it removed more than 13,000 accounts tied to three suspected foreign influence operations targeting US political debate before the November 3, 2026 midterms. The platform attributed the networks to Iran, Russia, and China but published no evidence. It said inauthentic accounts posted and amplified content about candidates and public figures. Misleading voting information under its Civic Integrity policy is routed to Community Notes.
- X removed more than 13,000 accounts from three suspected operations.
- Attribution to Iran, Russia, and China was given without public evidence.
- Inauthentic accounts amplified political content before the November 3 midterms.
- Civic Integrity reports are routed into Community Notes.
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