Be Careful Who You Follow - The Gene Ho Show, Season 3 Episode 33
Mainstream media is now reporting on “MAGA bots.” But what does that actually mean for you?
That’s exactly what Gene Ho breaks down in Season 3, Episode 33 of The Gene Ho Show - titled “Be Careful Who You Follow.” And honestly, this one hits different.
If you’ve been on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, or any political corner of social media lately, you’ve probably noticed something strange. Accounts that look like passionate American patriots - waving the flag, posting pro-MAGA content, calling themselves “America First” - are turning out to be anything but American.
The MAGA Bot Problem Is Real
Here’s what’s going on. Mainstream media outlets have started reporting heavily on what researchers are calling “MAGA bots” - fake accounts pretending to be American Trump supporters that are actually being run from overseas. We’re talking about accounts operating from countries like Thailand, Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Eastern Europe.
And this isn’t some small-scale operation. When X rolled out its new “About This Account” location feature in late 2025, the floodgates opened. Accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers - accounts that people were trusting for news and political commentary - were suddenly exposed as foreign-operated.
One account called “MAGA NATION” with over 392,000 followers? Eastern Europe. “Dark MAGA” with 15,000 followers? Thailand. “MAGA Scope” with 51,000 followers? Nigeria. An “America First” account with 67,000 followers? Bangladesh.
That’s not patriotism. That’s information warfare.
Why Gene Ho’s Warning Matters
Gene Ho isn’t just another commentator throwing opinions around. He’s the Editor-in-Chief of George Magazine - the publication originally founded by John F. Kennedy Jr. He’s also a renowned photographer who served as the official campaign photographer for Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. The man has been inside the room. He knows how the game works.
So when Gene Ho says “be careful who you follow,” that’s not a throwaway line. It’s a direct warning to every American who gets their news from social media - which, at this point, is more than half the country.
In this episode, Gene breaks down how mainstream media is using the MAGA bot story, what it actually means for real supporters, and why you need to think twice before trusting every account that waves a flag in your feed.
The Bigger Picture
The bot problem isn’t just about fake followers or inflated engagement numbers. Researchers have found that these foreign-operated accounts are designed to do real damage. They push narratives that create division. They amplify conspiracy theories. They make Americans distrust each other and their own institutions.
And the worst part? Many of these bot networks use AI to generate their content, making it harder to tell the difference between a real person and a carefully crafted fake.
The recent findings from the Network Contagion Research Institute and researchers at Clemson University paint a concerning picture. Hundreds of bot accounts were identified and those are just the ones that got caught. The actual number could be much larger.
Watch the Full Episode
Gene Ho covers all of this and more in Season 3, Episode 33 of The Gene Ho Show. Whether you’re a long-time follower of American Pulse TV or this is your first time hearing about the show, this episode is worth your time.
Watch “Be Careful Who You Follow” free on American Pulse TV:https://americanpulsetv.com/v/3178256858/Be-Careful-Who-You-Follow-I-The-Gene-Ho-Show–Season-3-Episode-33
The Gene Ho Show airs on American Pulse TV and covers politics, culture, and current events with the kind of independent perspective you won’t find on mainstream networks.
About Gene Ho
Gene Ho is a nationally recognized photographer, speaker, and the Editor-in-Chief of George Magazine. He served as the official campaign photographer for Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential race and has been a prominent voice in independent media. His shows - including The Gene Ho Show and At Home with Gene Ho - are available exclusively on American Pulse TV and GeorgeMagazine.com.
About American Pulse TV
American Pulse TV is an independent media platform that captures the heartbeat of U.S. politics in a “not just politics as usual” kind of way. It is the home of The Gene Ho Show, The American Pulse Podcast, and other original programming. Watch free at AmericanPulseTV.com.
About George Magazine
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