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How growing rhetoric online impacts the world offline
NBC Newsยท2025-09-17 00:04

Online Extremism and Political Rhetoric - The report highlights the increasing focus on the relationship between online extremist rhetoric and offline behavior over the past 10 years [1] - Large online accounts, particularly those of influential figures like Elon Musk and President Trump, are spreading false claims, exacerbating the issue [2][3] Impact of Misinformation - False claims spread online have led to real-world consequences, such as Haitians in Ohio fearing for their safety due to unfounded rumors [2][3] Government Response and Power Dynamics - The report notes a potential issue where official law enforcement might back up ideas spread online by large accounts [3] - The administration is promising to use every tool at their disposal to dismantle what Steven Miller called domestic terror network [4]