Mikael Thalen
Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.
Ex-Trump speechwriter, fans brand Emmett Till, George Floyd, Trayvon Martin ‘weird’ to rebut Democratic meme
‘Yea, you’re really proving how not weird & racist you all are with this kind of stuff.’
On Jul 31, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Gab founder releases alleged FBI letter demanding Trump shooter account info after agency disputes left-wing identity
The FBI says the shooter held anti-Semitic views. But Gab says he was pro-Biden.
On Jul 30, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
‘You better have video’: Fox News demands proof of couch over JD Vance rumors
Watters claimed the joke is a Russiagate, COVID-19 level hoax orchestrated by Dems.
After debunked ‘Biden is dead’ rumors, conspiracy theorists now think he’s suspiciously taller
In other words, maybe it wasn’t actually the real Biden.
Dark Brandon is dead—but Tall Biden grows bigger every day
‘Now I crave a thread of Giant Joe memes.’
On Jul 29, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Elon Musk replies to Gavin Newsom’s criticism of AI Harris video with a Deez Nutz joke
Newsom wants to make it illegal to spread fake campaign videos after Musk promoted one of Harris.
New photos of Trump’s ear have left-wingers doubling down on conspiracy he wasn’t shot
‘Donald Trump doesn’t want you to see this. Do not share this picture of his ear.’
A deleted fact-check of the J.D. Vance-couch joke accidentally made the story more believable
‘What is going on?’
On Jul 25, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
No, Elon Musk’s secret racism protocols for Trump, Andrew Tate, and Russia didn’t leak
‘It looks like perfect bait to stir up the pot.’
Crowdstrike apologizes for crashing global air travel with $10 Uber Eats gift card
Some are saying that the gift cards don’t even work.
On Jul 24, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Why is everyone suddenly claiming J.D. Vance made love to a couch?
‘Voters in NC, the U.S. furniture capital, should be particularly horrified.’
White male MAGA influencer roasted for claiming to be a Black woman who would never vote for Kamala Harris
‘Clearly, I am not a Black woman’ he added after getting caught.
On Jul 23, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Google searches for ‘Is Biden dead?’ spike as furious rumors percolate
Conspiracy theories about the president’s health are at an all-time high.
No, the would-be Trump assassin was not transgender
Although a Community Note was eventually placed on the post, the fact-check seems to have done little to stop the spread of the claim.
‘Go back to guarding Doritos’: Furious lawmakers tear into, curse out Secret Service director at hearing
‘Would you like to use my five minutes to draft your resignation letter?’
On Jul 22, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
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