25.11.2025 19:15
The location-sharing feature of social media platform X, which was opened to users on November 21, caused significant surprise, especially on the Trump front. As soon as the feature became active, shared screenshots claimed that the accounts of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and U.S. President Donald Trump's two sons, Eric Trump and Barron Trump, appeared to be "foreign-sourced." These unexpected matches stirred confusion in the U.S.
The "About This Account" feature launched by social media platform X on November 21 quickly turned into a major crisis. The unexpected results of the "Account Based In" section created a seismic effect, especially in political and media circles in the United States.
ERIC TRUMP AND BARRON TRUMP IN MACEDONIA
As soon as the feature was activated, shared screenshots stirred confusion in the U.S. It appeared that the accounts of President Donald Trump's sons, Eric and Barron Trump, were being managed from Macedonia, while White House Press Secretary Karolin Leavitt's account was claimed to be based in Hong Kong.
However, this confusion was resolved within 20 minutes with the feature being turned off and refreshed. Eric Trump's location was updated to Florida, while Barron Trump's location was updated to Mar-a-Lago.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE DEBATE
Another viral claim suggested that some official U.S. government accounts were also listed in incorrect countries.
IS THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S ACCOUNT IN ISRAEL?
It was claimed that even the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appeared to be listed as "Israel."
Comments accompanying the claims included the following statements:
"X activated the country location feature. Some U.S. government accounts appeared to be from Israel. The feature was turned off 20 minutes later, and government accounts were exempted."
This situation also sparked the debate, "Did Musk specifically exclude government accounts?"
TECHNICAL GLITCH OR SECRET NETWORKS?
Experts say there could be several different reasons for the situation that emerged:
Use of VPN or proxy
User's past travel data
Device region settings
X's still incomplete technical infrastructure
However, the feature being turned on and off in such a short time was interpreted by many users as "Musk's transparency move leaked uncontrollably."