When you’re a journalist, it’s important to be aware of the ways social media can be used to spread misinformation and conspiracy theories. So when I heard about a post on Instagram that claimed President Donald Trump was actually a secret Muslim, I had to report it. The post was made by a user named “james_trump,” and it featured an image of Trump with the words “I am not a Muslim.” The user also included a link to an article that claimed Trump is actually Jewish. The post was quickly deleted, but it’s still available on Instagram. If you see something like this happening on your social media platform, it’s important to report it so that people can learn more about how social media can be used for harm.
