David Gilbert
@davidgilbert.bsky.social
Reporter @WIRED covering disinformation, online extremism, and election hucksters. https://www.wired.com/author/david-gilbert/
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"The government of Israel has engaged in systematic and widespread crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide, including indiscriminate and deliberate attacks against the civilians of Gaza which killed more than 59,000 adults & children" — @genocidescholars.bsky.social
It's that simple...
It's that simple...
Jake stood up for his colleagues this week....Now he needs a little help. Please help if you can.
Hey everyone, thank you so much for the outpouring of support.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Jake stood up for his colleagues this week....Now he needs a little help. Please help if you can.
Jake was an incredible colleague to work with, producing incredible scoops and always happy to help out and share his expertise with everyone else in the newsroom. I'm obviously sad to see him go but equally looking forward to what he does next.
I was one of the four people who got canned.
In the interim, you can subscribe to my newsletter, Straight From The Hut. No paywall, but feel free to choose the pay to support model. I'm not going anywhere — the show goes on, and I'll be back on MSNBC Saturday night. straightfromthehut.substack.com
In the interim, you can subscribe to my newsletter, Straight From The Hut. No paywall, but feel free to choose the pay to support model. I'm not going anywhere — the show goes on, and I'll be back on MSNBC Saturday night. straightfromthehut.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Jake was an incredible colleague to work with, producing incredible scoops and always happy to help out and share his expertise with everyone else in the newsroom. I'm obviously sad to see him go but equally looking forward to what he does next.
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🚨On Halloween, ‘concerned citizens’ in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, shot fireworks at a hotel housing asylum seekers and encouraged residents to commit suicide during a protest, showing the ugly face of anti-migrant hate.⬇️
November 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🚨On Halloween, ‘concerned citizens’ in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, shot fireworks at a hotel housing asylum seekers and encouraged residents to commit suicide during a protest, showing the ugly face of anti-migrant hate.⬇️
The Zuckerbergs set up an unlicensed school at their massive compound in Palo Alto. Then, as @carolinehaskins.bsky.social reports, their neighbours revolted.
(Note: this article is free for all to read because it's based on FOIA documents. Consider a subscription)
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
(Note: this article is free for all to read because it's based on FOIA documents. Consider a subscription)
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
Mark Zuckerberg Opened an Illegal School at His Palo Alto Compound. His Neighbors Revolted
Neighbors complained about noise, security guards, and hordes of traffic. An unlicensed school named after the Zuckerbergs’ pet chicken tipped them over the edge.
www.wired.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The Zuckerbergs set up an unlicensed school at their massive compound in Palo Alto. Then, as @carolinehaskins.bsky.social reports, their neighbours revolted.
(Note: this article is free for all to read because it's based on FOIA documents. Consider a subscription)
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
(Note: this article is free for all to read because it's based on FOIA documents. Consider a subscription)
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
What shocked me most about the death threats sent to teachers in Arizona in recent days was that they didn't come from extremists on fringe platforms, these were sent from seemingly regular people on Facebook.
Here's a sample of what they sent:
www.wired.com/story/arizon...
Here's a sample of what they sent:
www.wired.com/story/arizon...
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
What shocked me most about the death threats sent to teachers in Arizona in recent days was that they didn't come from extremists on fringe platforms, these were sent from seemingly regular people on Facebook.
Here's a sample of what they sent:
www.wired.com/story/arizon...
Here's a sample of what they sent:
www.wired.com/story/arizon...
"New York Has Fallen"
How MAGA freaked out over @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social becoming mayor of NYC
www.wired.com/story/maga-r...
How MAGA freaked out over @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social becoming mayor of NYC
www.wired.com/story/maga-r...
‘New York City Has Fallen’: MAGA Responds to Zohran Mamdani’s Victory With a Racist Freak-Out
Republican lawmakers, right-wing influencers, far-right extremists, and conspiracy theorists pushed anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric after Zohran Mamdani’s victory.
www.wired.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"New York Has Fallen"
How MAGA freaked out over @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social becoming mayor of NYC
www.wired.com/story/maga-r...
How MAGA freaked out over @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social becoming mayor of NYC
www.wired.com/story/maga-r...
An absolutely fascinating look at how tech platforms like Discord fuelled Nepal's revolution
The most striking aspect of it was just how fast it all happened.
www.wired.com/story/nepal-...
The most striking aspect of it was just how fast it all happened.
www.wired.com/story/nepal-...
The Inside Story of How Gen Z Toppled Nepal’s Leader and Chose a New One on Discord
The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.
www.wired.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
An absolutely fascinating look at how tech platforms like Discord fuelled Nepal's revolution
The most striking aspect of it was just how fast it all happened.
www.wired.com/story/nepal-...
The most striking aspect of it was just how fast it all happened.
www.wired.com/story/nepal-...
Some of the things the MAGAverse have called @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social since his election victory last night:
• Third world communist
• Marxist jihadi
• Muslim socialist
• True extremist
• Communist Muslim Jihadist
• neo-Marxist Jihadi
• Sadiq Khan 2.0
• Bolshevik
www.wired.com/story/maga-r...
• Third world communist
• Marxist jihadi
• Muslim socialist
• True extremist
• Communist Muslim Jihadist
• neo-Marxist Jihadi
• Sadiq Khan 2.0
• Bolshevik
www.wired.com/story/maga-r...
‘New York City Has Fallen’: MAGA Responds To Zohran Mamdani’s Victory With a Racist Freak Out
Republican lawmakers, right-wing influencers, far-right extremists, and conspiracy theorists pushed anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric after Zohran Mamdani’s victory.
www.wired.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Some of the things the MAGAverse have called @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social since his election victory last night:
• Third world communist
• Marxist jihadi
• Muslim socialist
• True extremist
• Communist Muslim Jihadist
• neo-Marxist Jihadi
• Sadiq Khan 2.0
• Bolshevik
www.wired.com/story/maga-r...
• Third world communist
• Marxist jihadi
• Muslim socialist
• True extremist
• Communist Muslim Jihadist
• neo-Marxist Jihadi
• Sadiq Khan 2.0
• Bolshevik
www.wired.com/story/maga-r...
If you haven't already, you should read this great interview of now New York Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social by @katie-drummond.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/the-bi...
www.wired.com/story/the-bi...
Zohran Mamdani, the Internet’s Mayor
Mere months ago, New York’s mayoral front-runner was polling right next to “Someone Else.” He spoke to WIRED about building a social media machine, Big Tech capitulation, and learning from Eric Adams.
www.wired.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
If you haven't already, you should read this great interview of now New York Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social by @katie-drummond.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/the-bi...
www.wired.com/story/the-bi...
SCOOP :
I got hold of the death threats, doxes and attacks teachers in Arizona are facing after a TPUSA spokesperson inaccurately claimed they mocked Charlie Kirk during Halloween.
"We’re coming for you. Literally driving to Tucson as we speak You fucking wait.”
www.wired.com/story/arizon...
I got hold of the death threats, doxes and attacks teachers in Arizona are facing after a TPUSA spokesperson inaccurately claimed they mocked Charlie Kirk during Halloween.
"We’re coming for you. Literally driving to Tucson as we speak You fucking wait.”
www.wired.com/story/arizon...
Teachers Get Death Threats After MAGA Claims Their Halloween Costumes Mocked Charlie Kirk
A Turning Point USA official inaccurately claimed a high school's math department wore Halloween costumes that mocked Charlie Kirk. Those teachers are now facing a flood of online attacks and death th...
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
SCOOP :
I got hold of the death threats, doxes and attacks teachers in Arizona are facing after a TPUSA spokesperson inaccurately claimed they mocked Charlie Kirk during Halloween.
"We’re coming for you. Literally driving to Tucson as we speak You fucking wait.”
www.wired.com/story/arizon...
I got hold of the death threats, doxes and attacks teachers in Arizona are facing after a TPUSA spokesperson inaccurately claimed they mocked Charlie Kirk during Halloween.
"We’re coming for you. Literally driving to Tucson as we speak You fucking wait.”
www.wired.com/story/arizon...
Reposted by David Gilbert
alt hed: How Much Antisemitism Is Too Much AntiSemitism? Nick Fuentes Has Thoughts
read @davidgilbert.bsky.social on a really interesting schism happening in the GOP right now:
read @davidgilbert.bsky.social on a really interesting schism happening in the GOP right now:
The GOP Civil War Over Nick Fuentes Has Just Begun
Tucker Carlson’s friendly interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes has led to a major reckoning in the Republican party.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
alt hed: How Much Antisemitism Is Too Much AntiSemitism? Nick Fuentes Has Thoughts
read @davidgilbert.bsky.social on a really interesting schism happening in the GOP right now:
read @davidgilbert.bsky.social on a really interesting schism happening in the GOP right now:
It's a year since Trump and the GOP's sweeping victory in the 2024 elections, yet it seems the Democrats have learned very little about what they were doing wrong, as @makenakelly.bsky.social reports.
www.wired.com/story/do-dem...
www.wired.com/story/do-dem...
It's Been a Year Since Trump Was Elected. Democrats Still Don't Get the Internet
“I can't, for the life of me, figure out why we are still so rigid and moderating everything when we have nothing to lose for the first time,” a Democratic digital strategist tells WIRED.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It's a year since Trump and the GOP's sweeping victory in the 2024 elections, yet it seems the Democrats have learned very little about what they were doing wrong, as @makenakelly.bsky.social reports.
www.wired.com/story/do-dem...
www.wired.com/story/do-dem...
NEW:
As the GOP tears itself apart over claims of antisemitism, the person who triggered it all, Nick Fuentes, is celebrating.
“I am no longer the radical on the outside; I’m actually the leader on the inside."
www.wired.com/story/gop-ci...
As the GOP tears itself apart over claims of antisemitism, the person who triggered it all, Nick Fuentes, is celebrating.
“I am no longer the radical on the outside; I’m actually the leader on the inside."
www.wired.com/story/gop-ci...
The GOP Civil War Over Nick Fuentes Has Just Begun
Tucker Carlson’s friendly interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes has led to a major reckoning in the Republican party.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
NEW:
As the GOP tears itself apart over claims of antisemitism, the person who triggered it all, Nick Fuentes, is celebrating.
“I am no longer the radical on the outside; I’m actually the leader on the inside."
www.wired.com/story/gop-ci...
As the GOP tears itself apart over claims of antisemitism, the person who triggered it all, Nick Fuentes, is celebrating.
“I am no longer the radical on the outside; I’m actually the leader on the inside."
www.wired.com/story/gop-ci...
Nick and Ben are fighting....again.
Ben's post has more views but Nick's has more likes....
Ben's post has more views but Nick's has more likes....
November 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Nick and Ben are fighting....again.
Ben's post has more views but Nick's has more likes....
Ben's post has more views but Nick's has more likes....
Last week I wrote about the racist narratives being pushed about SNAP benefits, including unhinged AI videos on TikTok
Fox News however ran a story claiming those videos were real until they realised their mistake and changed the story without admitting their mistake.
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
Fox News however ran a story claiming those videos were real until they realised their mistake and changed the story without admitting their mistake.
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
November 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Last week I wrote about the racist narratives being pushed about SNAP benefits, including unhinged AI videos on TikTok
Fox News however ran a story claiming those videos were real until they realised their mistake and changed the story without admitting their mistake.
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
Fox News however ran a story claiming those videos were real until they realised their mistake and changed the story without admitting their mistake.
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
Reposted by David Gilbert
Four kids, including a baby, were rescued from the top floor of the building.
November 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Four kids, including a baby, were rescued from the top floor of the building.
Reposted by David Gilbert
"I condemn the criminal attack on a building accommodating people applying for international protection in Drogheda last night...
"A full Garda investigation into this arson attack is underway. There will be serious consequences for those responsible."
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"A full Garda investigation into this arson attack is underway. There will be serious consequences for those responsible."
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November 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"I condemn the criminal attack on a building accommodating people applying for international protection in Drogheda last night...
"A full Garda investigation into this arson attack is underway. There will be serious consequences for those responsible."
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"A full Garda investigation into this arson attack is underway. There will be serious consequences for those responsible."
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Reposted by David Gilbert
Justice Minister confirms arson attack on IPAS building in Drogheda last night.
"Fireworks were thrown into the building, causing a fire and putting lives at risk. This was a terrifying ordeal for the women and children living there, a number of whom were taken to hospital."
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"Fireworks were thrown into the building, causing a fire and putting lives at risk. This was a terrifying ordeal for the women and children living there, a number of whom were taken to hospital."
(1/2)
November 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Justice Minister confirms arson attack on IPAS building in Drogheda last night.
"Fireworks were thrown into the building, causing a fire and putting lives at risk. This was a terrifying ordeal for the women and children living there, a number of whom were taken to hospital."
(1/2)
"Fireworks were thrown into the building, causing a fire and putting lives at risk. This was a terrifying ordeal for the women and children living there, a number of whom were taken to hospital."
(1/2)
Nancy Mace continues to be Nancy Mace
"This is no way to treat a fucking US Representative,"
@jakelahut.writes.news with another scoop
www.wired.com/story/nancy-...
"This is no way to treat a fucking US Representative,"
@jakelahut.writes.news with another scoop
www.wired.com/story/nancy-...
Nancy Mace Curses, Berates Confused Cops in Airport Meltdown: Police Report
At an airport in South Carolina on Thursday, representative Nancy Mace called police officers “fucking incompetent” and berated them repeatedly, according to an incident report.
www.wired.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Nancy Mace continues to be Nancy Mace
"This is no way to treat a fucking US Representative,"
@jakelahut.writes.news with another scoop
www.wired.com/story/nancy-...
"This is no way to treat a fucking US Representative,"
@jakelahut.writes.news with another scoop
www.wired.com/story/nancy-...
Last night Nick Fuentes said his interview with Tucker Carlson incited a GOP civil war, claiming 90% of conservatives are with him
“I'm no longer the radical on the outside; I’m actually the leader on the inside,” Fuentes said earlier this week
His plan is working:
www.wired.com/story/nick-f...
“I'm no longer the radical on the outside; I’m actually the leader on the inside,” Fuentes said earlier this week
His plan is working:
www.wired.com/story/nick-f...
Nick Fuentes’ Plan to Conquer America
For years, influencer Nick Fuentes was too extreme even for MAGA. Now he's working his way into the mainstream—and has a plan for his secret followers to seize the levers of power.
www.wired.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Last night Nick Fuentes said his interview with Tucker Carlson incited a GOP civil war, claiming 90% of conservatives are with him
“I'm no longer the radical on the outside; I’m actually the leader on the inside,” Fuentes said earlier this week
His plan is working:
www.wired.com/story/nick-f...
“I'm no longer the radical on the outside; I’m actually the leader on the inside,” Fuentes said earlier this week
His plan is working:
www.wired.com/story/nick-f...
Food stamps are used overwhelming by people near the poverty line to feed young and old. When they end tomorrow, it will be devastating for millions of the most vulnerable in society.
So obviously far-right influencers are using this to push racist disinformation
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
So obviously far-right influencers are using this to push racist disinformation
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
No, SNAP Benefits Aren’t Mostly Used by Immigrants
SNAP benefits are set to run out on Saturday. Far-right influencers and extremists are incorrectly claiming that immigrants are the main recipients of food stamps.
www.wired.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Food stamps are used overwhelming by people near the poverty line to feed young and old. When they end tomorrow, it will be devastating for millions of the most vulnerable in society.
So obviously far-right influencers are using this to push racist disinformation
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
So obviously far-right influencers are using this to push racist disinformation
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
UPDATE:
A TikTok account dedicated to posting racist videos featuring an AI-generated Black woman named “Lakisha” was part of a trend pushing racist disinformation about SNAP benefits
TikTok didn't comment, but the account was removed after our report
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
A TikTok account dedicated to posting racist videos featuring an AI-generated Black woman named “Lakisha” was part of a trend pushing racist disinformation about SNAP benefits
TikTok didn't comment, but the account was removed after our report
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
No, SNAP Benefits Aren’t Mostly Used by Immigrants
SNAP benefits are set to run out on Saturday. Far-right influencers and extremists are incorrectly claiming that immigrants are the main recipients of food stamps.
www.wired.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
UPDATE:
A TikTok account dedicated to posting racist videos featuring an AI-generated Black woman named “Lakisha” was part of a trend pushing racist disinformation about SNAP benefits
TikTok didn't comment, but the account was removed after our report
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
A TikTok account dedicated to posting racist videos featuring an AI-generated Black woman named “Lakisha” was part of a trend pushing racist disinformation about SNAP benefits
TikTok didn't comment, but the account was removed after our report
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
NEW:
Roughly 42 million people—the majority of them white American citizens—will lose access to vital food stamp benefits from Satirday.
Far-right influencers and extremists are using the crisis to push racist disinformation about immigrants and Black people
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
Roughly 42 million people—the majority of them white American citizens—will lose access to vital food stamp benefits from Satirday.
Far-right influencers and extremists are using the crisis to push racist disinformation about immigrants and Black people
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
No, SNAP Benefits Aren’t Mostly Used by Immigrants
SNAP benefits are set to run out on Saturday. Far-right influencers and extremists are incorrectly claiming that immigrants are the main recipients of food stamps.
www.wired.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
NEW:
Roughly 42 million people—the majority of them white American citizens—will lose access to vital food stamp benefits from Satirday.
Far-right influencers and extremists are using the crisis to push racist disinformation about immigrants and Black people
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
Roughly 42 million people—the majority of them white American citizens—will lose access to vital food stamp benefits from Satirday.
Far-right influencers and extremists are using the crisis to push racist disinformation about immigrants and Black people
www.wired.com/story/disinf...
NEW:
DisinfoNation, a new YouTube series presented by....me
Episode one, which discusses how conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirks' assassination emerged, evolved and persisted, features the amazing @bostonjoan.bsky.social and @ninajankowicz.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_DC...
DisinfoNation, a new YouTube series presented by....me
Episode one, which discusses how conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirks' assassination emerged, evolved and persisted, features the amazing @bostonjoan.bsky.social and @ninajankowicz.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_DC...
Why Conspiracy Theories Took Hold When Charlie Kirk Died | WIRED
YouTube video by WIRED
www.youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
NEW:
DisinfoNation, a new YouTube series presented by....me
Episode one, which discusses how conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirks' assassination emerged, evolved and persisted, features the amazing @bostonjoan.bsky.social and @ninajankowicz.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_DC...
DisinfoNation, a new YouTube series presented by....me
Episode one, which discusses how conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirks' assassination emerged, evolved and persisted, features the amazing @bostonjoan.bsky.social and @ninajankowicz.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_DC...
Musk's obsession with meddling with UK politics continues....urging people to get behind "hard man Tommy Robinson."
I wrote about why he's so interested in this side of the Atlantic here: www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
I wrote about why he's so interested in this side of the Atlantic here: www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Musk's obsession with meddling with UK politics continues....urging people to get behind "hard man Tommy Robinson."
I wrote about why he's so interested in this side of the Atlantic here: www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
I wrote about why he's so interested in this side of the Atlantic here: www.wired.com/story/elon-m...