The article discusses how Darren Beattie, a member of the Trump administration, initiated efforts to identify and report individuals deemed critical of the president. In a request circulated to the Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference Hub, he sought communications with various journalists and organizations that challenged the administration's narratives. The investigation extended to specific keywords associated with dissent and skepticism, reflecting a concerning trend of ideological vigilantism within the executive branch, targeting even those once aligned with Trump.
Beattie is one of President Donald Trump's self-styled ideological commissars in the executive branch, and he seems to be taking to his duties with gusto.
Beattie wanted all staff emails and other records with or about a host of individuals and organizations that track or write about foreign disinformation.
He directed a search of communications for a long list of keywords, including 'Pepe the Frog,' 'incel,' 'q-anon,' and 'far-right'.
Approximately 60 figures and organizations targeted by Beattie included individuals notable for their past connections to or criticisms of the Trump administration.
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