Core Points - A new feature on the social media platform "X," owned by Elon Musk, allows users to view the geographical location of accounts based on their IP addresses, which has sparked significant controversy [1][4] - Many accounts associated with the "MAGA" movement were found to be located outside the United States, leading to public outcry and accusations against the U.S. government for prioritizing foreign entities [1][3] - The feature was temporarily taken down after backlash, with the platform's product head claiming it was due to incorrect registration information for a few old accounts [4][6] Summary by Sections Feature Launch and Controversy - The feature was launched to help users verify content authenticity and limit "bots" [1] - Users discovered that several "MAGA" accounts were based overseas, including one account claiming to be from Macedonia and another from Bangladesh [1] Government Response - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's official account was reported to be located in Israel, which raised questions about the accuracy of the feature [1][4] - The platform's AI model responded that the account's location was due to an international office in Tel Aviv, but this explanation did not satisfy many users [4][6] Feature Removal and Reinstatement - Following the uproar, the feature was removed, with claims that it was due to outdated IP address information [4][6] - The feature was later reinstated, showing the Department of Homeland Security's account as being located in the U.S., while other government accounts only displayed account creation and verification dates [6][8]