David Gilbert

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Reporter at WIRED covering online extremism, disinformation and Trump 2.0. Signal: DavidGilbert.01.

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David Gilbert covers extremism, disinformation, and threats to democratic institutions, often focusing on figures and movements on the far right. His recent work examines the weaponization of the Justice Department, AI-powered election interference, and the failed relaunch of the Oath Keepers.

Recent articles

• How Trump Weaponized the DOJ Division That Kept Elections FairWIRED · Apr 29, 2026
• Nick Fuentes’ Plan to Conquer AmericaWIRED · Sep 23, 2025
• AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Are Coming for DemocracyWIRED · Jan 22, 2026
• Stewart Rhodes Relaunched the Oath Keepers. Even Old Oath Keepers Don’t CareWIRED · Nov 13, 2025

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