Tuesday 14 February 2017

This fake Michael Flynn Twitter account is so convincing even lawmakers are confused

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It seemed like Michael Flynn, the ousted White House national security adviser, wasn't going quietly after he resigned Monday night. 

What appeared to be his Twitter account lit up with posts about his resignation and how Donald Trump and the country should move forward. But it turns out the endless commentary from the general was actually coming from an apparent parody account that had posted 69 times in just under two weeks.

It fooled elected officials and media alike.

On Monday, the account @GenMikeFlynn fired off a volley of tweets. Read more...

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