Valerie Plame Wilson on quest to buy Twitter to boot Donald Trump

Aug 28, 2017

Valerie Plame Wilson on a quest to buy Twitter

In a surprising turn of events, Valerie Plame Wilson, the former covert CIA operations officer at the centre of the 2003 scandal surrounding the leak of her identity, has embarked on an ambitious quest to purchase a controlling stake in Twitter. Her ultimate goal? To shut down President Donald Trump‘s Twitter account, which she believes poses a grave threat to national security and global stability.

Wilson, who gained notoriety after her classified status was revealed in a Washington Post column by Robert Novak, has been an outspoken critic of the current administration. In a statement on her GoFundMe page, where she is soliciting donations for her Twitter acquisition plan, Wilson asserts, “From emboldening white supremacists to promoting violence against journalists, [Trump’s] tweets damage the country and put people in harm’s way. But threatening actual nuclear war with North Korea takes it to a dangerous new level.”

The former spy’s concerns stem from the President’s inflammatory rhetoric and unconventional approach to foreign policy, particularly about North Korea. Trump’s tweets, which have included personal attacks on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and allusions to the United States’ nuclear capabilities, have raised alarms among many in the intelligence and diplomatic communities.

As tensions between the two nations continue escalating, the risk of miscalculation and unintended consequences looms. North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missile technology, coupled with its history of provocative actions and human rights abuses, has made it one of the most pressing geopolitical challenges facing the international community.

Critics argue that Trump’s unpredictable and often confrontational style exacerbates a volatile situation. His detractors point to his threat to unleash “fire and fury” on North Korea and his dismissive reference to Kim Jong-un as “Little Rocket Man” as examples of reckless and counterproductive behaviour.

Wilson, echoing these concerns, wrote on her fundraising page, “It’s time to shut him down. The bad news is Twitter has ignored growing calls to enforce its own community standards and delete Trump’s account. The good news is we can make that decision for them.” She believes that removing the President’s primary platform for unfiltered communication would mitigate the risk of a catastrophic miscalculation.

However, Wilson’s campaign has drawn sharp criticism from Trump supporters and free speech advocates, who argue that censoring the President’s social media presence would set a dangerous precedent and undermine the First Amendment. They contend that the public can hear directly from their elected leaders, even if their statements are controversial or inflammatory.

Moreover, some experts question the feasibility of Wilson’s plan, noting that acquiring a controlling stake in Twitter would require an enormous financial investment. The company’s market capitalization currently stands at over $12 billion, making it an ambitious target for a crowdfunded buyout.

Despite these obstacles, Wilson remains undeterred. “There’s a real danger that Trump’s tweets could start a nuclear war,” she asserts, adding that she believes the stakes are too high to remain silent.

The controversy surrounding Wilson’s campaign underscores the complex intersection of national security, diplomacy, and the role of social media in the modern political landscape. As the world grapples with the challenges posed by nuclear proliferation and the spectre of armed conflict, the debate over the limits of free speech and the responsibilities of tech platforms in moderating content is likely to intensify.

For now, Valerie Plame Wilson’s quixotic quest to silence the President’s Twitter account has sparked a heated national conversation about the power of words in an age of instant, global communication. Whether her efforts will gain traction remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the battle over Trump’s tweets is far from over.

More rants from Valerie

“If @Twitter executives won’t shut down Trump’s violence and hate, then it’s up to us. #BuyTwitter #BanTrump.

‘Donald Trump has done a lot of horrible things on Twitter,’ states Wilson

From emboldening white supremacists to promoting violence against journalists, his tweets damage the country and put people in harm’s way.

At the current market rate that would require over a billion dollars — but that’s a small price to pay to take away Trump’s most powerful megaphone and prevent a horrific nuclear war.’