In a suspicious incident raising questions about account security on X (formerly Twitter), it appears that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s official X account may have been compromised. A tweet posted earlier today from Trump’s account promoted a cryptocurrency scam, urging followers to join a whitelist for a new digital currency initiative.
The tweet, which immediately drew attention, reads here as follows:
“I promised to Make America Great Again, this time with crypto. @WorldLibertyFi is planning to help make America the crypto capital of the world! The whitelist for eligible persons is officially open – this is your chance to be part of this historic moment. Join: https://worldlibertyfinancial.com.”
The message claimed that a group named “World Liberty Financial” was behind the initiative, encouraging users to sign up for what appears to be a fraudulent whitelist opportunity. The website link included in the tweet directed users to an unauthorized crypto site, suggesting an attempt to defraud Trump’s followers.
At this stage, Trump’s team has not confirmed whether the account was indeed hacked. However, experts and observers have expressed concern about the legitimacy of the post, as it diverges from Trump’s usual content and aligns with tactics commonly used in phishing schemes.
While no official statement has been released by the former president’s office, online chatter and security specialists have largely concluded that the tweet was likely the result of unauthorized access. “It’s unusual for a major political figure to promote a crypto whitelist, especially through such direct and suspicious means,” commented John Levy, a cybersecurity analyst. “This has all the hallmarks of an account compromise.”
The message remained visible on Trump’s account for over 30 minutes before being taken down. During that period, the tweet could have reached millions of users, raising concerns about its potential impact.
If confirmed, this would be the latest in a series of high-profile security breaches on X involving prominent figures and cryptocurrency scams. In recent years, several well-known accounts have been targeted by hackers using similar tactics, leveraging public trust to promote fraudulent schemes.
Elon Musk’s X has faced increasing pressure to tighten its security measures after several high-profile incidents. The platform’s vulnerability was exposed in a major 2020 attack when accounts belonging to public figures such as Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Musk himself were compromised in a Bitcoin scam.
As the investigation continues, X has suspended the alleged fraudulent account @WorldLibertyFi, and the suspicious website link is no longer accessible. However, it remains unclear how many users may have interacted with the scam before it was removed.
Until more information is available, users are being urged to exercise caution when encountering messages that promise exclusive cryptocurrency opportunities. Experts warn that as digital currencies become more mainstream, scammers will likely continue to exploit public figures’ accounts to defraud unsuspecting individuals.
