# ![@McFaul Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::454099919.png) @McFaul Michael McFaul

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"I know a lot of conservative Republicans who are quietly hoping that Trump loses in November so they can try to reclaim their party"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/1826827188940808311)  2024-08-23T03:41Z 883.5K followers, 1.2M engagements


"I have zero sympathy for Western firms still operating in Russia now worried that Putin might seize their assets. They should have left [--] years ago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2001374337904054708)  2025-12-17T19:30Z 883.5K followers, 200.1K engagements


"NATO was there for us when we needed them After we were attacked 9/11/2001 NATO allies went to war with us in Afghanistan even though they were not attacked. Their soldiers died next to our soldiers. Trumps insults to our most loyal allies in Europe serves no US national interest. He is doing deep damage to our reputation. If this continues we will have no allies or friends in the world. Trump releases a message for big NATO fans Without my involvement Russia would have all of Ukraine right now Norway a NATO Member foolishly chose not to give me the Noble Peace Prize I doubt NATO would be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2008939167573831955)  2026-01-07T16:29Z 883.5K followers, 156.4K engagements


"Wow. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/spy-sheikh-secret-stake-trump-crypto-tahnoon-ea4d97e8 https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/spy-sheikh-secret-stake-trump-crypto-tahnoon-ea4d97e8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2017852246730403863)  2026-02-01T06:47Z 883.5K followers, 26K engagements


""The rules-based international system established after World War II is definitely on a lifeline but Americans will be better off trying to rebuild a new order based in part on old but reformed principles and institutions rather than walking away entirelyor worse blowing up whats left of the old order and hoping that what comes next will be better than the status quo.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018047310077534601)  2026-02-01T19:42Z 883.5K followers, 10.1K engagements


"@JJWatt @JohnJHarwood Exactly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020717041758683368)  2026-02-09T04:31Z 883.5K followers, 12.5K engagements


"uh Dvorkovich is (1) not a U.S. citizen but (2) he can promote absolutely horrific symbols of one of the most brutal dictatorships in the history of the world but I have the right to criticize that expression too. @McFaul Remember that free speech thing you spoke of like [--] hours ago https://t.co/p6tVWwAVp2 @McFaul Remember that free speech thing you spoke of like [--] hours ago https://t.co/p6tVWwAVp2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021021820154151283)  2026-02-10T00:42Z 883.5K followers, 14.8K engagements


"I liked it @catturd2. I've been listening to him for years. Sorry if you are offended by my tastes in music. (I listen to Kid Rock too.) I'm not offended by yours whatever they may be. Watching liberal hacks pretend they liked the Bad Bunny halftime show is hilarious. Watching liberal hacks pretend they liked the Bad Bunny halftime show is hilarious"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021022785234239990)  2026-02-10T00:45Z 883.5K followers, 27K engagements


"And why are so many commentators expressing outrage about some [--] minute halftime show (that no one was obligated to watch; that didnt imprison or kill anyone) but not expressing similar levels of outrage about HR abuses in HK or the slaughter of innocents in Iran and Ukraine Why dont American sportswriters care about the nightmare human rights situation in Hong Kong Why dont American sportswriters care about the nightmare human rights situation in Hong Kong"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021324365246365973)  2026-02-10T20:44Z 883.5K followers, 23.6K engagements


"RT @McFaul: https://observer.co.uk/news/international/article/ukraine-is-not-losing-the-war-but-it-cannot-fight-forever https://observer.co.uk/news/international/article/ukraine-is-not-losing-the-war-but-it-cannot-fight-forever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021483786094117093)  2026-02-11T07:17Z 883.5K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @McFaul: Heading to the @MunSecConf tomorrow. Hope we will be discussing this topic (which I know I'll be in the minority). But before"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021483803328544769)  2026-02-11T07:17Z 883.5K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @McFaul: Just gave a talk (via Zoom) to students and faculty at @UCU_University and I'm now fired up and ready to do more for Ukraine's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021483825587683692)  2026-02-11T07:17Z 883.5K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @McFaul: You cannot change Putins mind. You can only change his capabilities. You do that by providing more arms for Ukraine and more s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021483853064569234)  2026-02-11T07:18Z 883.5K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @McFaul: Immigrants make America great (His parents immigrated from Uzbekistan.)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021483956718403707)  2026-02-11T07:18Z 883.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Make a humanitarian parole for Lai a precondition for Trump-Xi meeting in April. The sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong is an unjust and tragic conclusion to this case. We urge the authorities to grant Mr. Lai humanitarian parole. The sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong is an unjust and tragic conclusion to this case. We urge the authorities to grant Mr. Lai humanitarian parole"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020935282439356568)  2026-02-09T18:58Z 883.6K followers, 41.7K engagements


"To those declaring the end of NATO because of Trumps horrific threats to invade Greenland I agree that this moment is a major crisis. But bigger than our splits in [----] over Suez Frances departure from NATO military structure for a while Divides over Pershings in the 1980s or Iraq war in [----] Maybe but if so just barely. We can get through this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022242095830901140)  2026-02-13T09:31Z 883.6K followers, 62.2K engagements


"In the wake of Trump's self-created crisis over Greenland I have George Shultz on my mind: The [--] most important things Ive learned about trust over my [---] years https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/12/11/10-most-important-things-ive-learned-about-trust-over-my-100-years/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/12/11/10-most-important-things-ive-learned-about-trust-over-my-100-years/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2014752914452209917)  2026-01-23T17:31Z 883.5K followers, 11.2K engagements


"Nobody understands a word Really (Tens of millions of Americans speak Spanish as their first language.) Interesting to see how Latino voters will react to this hissy fit. I'm not an expert. I'm just interested in seeing the polling data. Please post links when you see them. Trump crashes out over Bad Bunnys halftime show https://t.co/XE2shbQRtm Trump crashes out over Bad Bunnys halftime show https://t.co/XE2shbQRtm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020723435757039659)  2026-02-09T04:56Z 883.5K followers, 26.7K engagements


"RT @OlenaHalushka: Thank you dear European friends"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021661203425333587)  2026-02-11T19:02Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Just gave a talk (via Zoom) to students and faculty at @UCU_University and I'm now fired up and ready to do more for Ukraine's fight for freedom. It is always inspiring to interact with young people from Ukraine. Thank you all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021296132429922451)  2026-02-10T18:52Z 883.6K followers, 17.5K engagements


"Ok my Twitter followers are right. I stand corrected. We all should wait and get confirmation about how caused this dam to break. I will wait too. But the pattern of Russian officials lying is a long one. They dont get the benefit of the doubt. No it cannot be true. Russian government officials lie all the time. Why should we suddenly begin to believe them now No it cannot be true. Russian government officials lie all the time. Why should we suddenly begin to believe them now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/1666168483086995456)  2023-06-06T19:41Z 883.5K followers, 1M engagements


"I believe that international rules norms laws and institutions serve Americas long-term national interests. Trump doesnt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2007601549007311225)  2026-01-03T23:54Z 883.6K followers, 38.2K engagements


"I just cant understand how Trump feels no embarrassment over accepting someone elses prize"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2012026896150909273)  2026-01-16T04:59Z 883.5K followers, 2M engagements


"So why are you so eager to do a nuclear deal with this murderous illegitimate regime Why do we need a new nuclear deal anyway You told us last summer that you destroyed their nuclear weapons program. The Iranian regime does not reflect the people of Iran nor their culture rooted within a deep history. I know of no other country where theres a bigger difference between the people who lead the country and the people who live there. The Iranian regime does not reflect the people of Iran nor their culture rooted within a deep history. I know of no other country where theres a bigger difference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019465891713544356)  2026-02-05T17:39Z 883.5K followers, 121.3K engagements


"Only weeks ago Trump spoke in support of Iranians bravely risking their lives in the fight for freedom. Now his team are negotiating with the same regime that has brutally suppressed these protests. Should they be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019690084858044725)  2026-02-06T08:30Z 883.5K followers, 100.8K engagements


"Last June I heard lots of analysts agreeing with Trump that "Irans key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. Many claimed our bombing set back the programs for many years. Looks like they were wrong. Otherwise why are we negotiating with Iran now just several months later https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020567538397237688 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020567538397237688"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020567538397237688)  2026-02-08T18:36Z 883.6K followers, 42.3K engagements


"Athletes from China Russia and North Korea have to express complete loyalty to their supreme leaders. I'm not really into that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020567896548643278)  2026-02-08T18:38Z 883.5K followers, 68.7K engagements


"On my list of running songs I have had for years both Bad Bunny's Titi Me Pregunto and Kid Rock's All Summer Long. I like the former song more than the latter but it's still a good song even if I don't like his politics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020727277374562528)  2026-02-09T05:11Z 883.6K followers, 25.5K engagements


"RT @McFaul: Irans theocrats have never looked weaker. If the Trump administration truly wants to support those fighting for freedom inside"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021647600781603243)  2026-02-11T18:08Z 883.5K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @anneapplebaum: She has wasted millions of dollars while blocking U.S. efforts to bring reliable news to repressive countries On Kari La"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021661755265757424)  2026-02-11T19:04Z 883.6K followers, [---] engagements


"How do you know he said anything anti-American if you dont understand Spanish I love America. Criticizing our leaders is the most American patriotic thing we do. Thats how we roll Megyn. Thats how we are different from citizens in dictatorships who cant do so. Nah I like my half time shows in English from ppl who love America. Nah I like my half time shows in English from ppl who love America"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020680370052829675)  2026-02-09T02:05Z 883.6K followers, 113.7K engagements


"Please explain to me how Bad Bunnys performance was anti-American"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020682281707520072)  2026-02-09T02:12Z 883.6K followers, 181.5K engagements


"Wish Id see the same level of outrage about the slaughter of innocents in Iran and Ukraine that Im reading today on my feed today about a halftime show and an athletes one sentence comment. (And yes I do follow a range of accounts)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021042480238731751)  2026-02-10T02:04Z 883.6K followers, 33.3K engagements


"https://observer.co.uk/news/international/article/ukraine-is-not-losing-the-war-but-it-cannot-fight-forever https://observer.co.uk/news/international/article/ukraine-is-not-losing-the-war-but-it-cannot-fight-forever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021420897429778440)  2026-02-11T03:07Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Here in @MunSecConf Trump officials are championing flexible realism as their foreign policy doctrine. I prefer reliable pragmatic idealism. Yes everything begins with power. But values matter too. And so does trust consistency and reliability especially with allies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022317714430140644)  2026-02-13T14:31Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Had the honor of attending dinner tonight with many Ukrainians @MunSecConf including several Ukrainian soldiers. I had two strong emotions absolute respect for their courage to fight for freedom for Ukraine & the world and shame that my country is not doing more to help them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022432156321304832)  2026-02-13T22:06Z 883.6K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Greenland is a vanity project for Trump that would cost us a broken NATO and a stronger Putin as I told @Morning_Joe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2013313060681683181)  2026-01-19T18:10Z 883.6K followers, 93.3K engagements


"Such as a sad day at @washingtonpost. (I too was let go a while back as a monthly columnist.) Bezos has destroyed one of the best newspapers of my lifetime. Americans and the world will understand less about the world now when we need to understand more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019070788872118504)  2026-02-04T15:29Z 883.6K followers, 123.7K engagements


"The normalization of Trump will be studied by historians. How did this happen Who contributed to it This tragic episode in American history will be compared to McCarthyism or the rise of American fascists in 1930s. For those still excusing Trump's behavior maybe now is a good time to get on the right side of history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019825514450743464)  2026-02-06T17:28Z 883.6K followers, 190.7K engagements


"Trump loves to claim that Putin didn't invade Ukraine while he was president (forgetting that the war continued for all [--] years of his first term) but does not seem to have noticed that Putin vastly expanded his killing in Ukraine during Trump's second term"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020551446337638730)  2026-02-08T17:32Z 883.6K followers, 91.1K engagements


"Stalin and the USSR which he helped create slaughtered millions of his own innocent citizens. This is grotesque. Imagine a former German government official showing up to the Olympics with a swastika on his sweater Why do we tolerate this FIDE President Dvorkovich cheering for Russian athletes next to fans with Soviet shirt and flags at the winter olympics. https://t.co/vZ2bOTi40c FIDE President Dvorkovich cheering for Russian athletes next to fans with Soviet shirt and flags at the winter olympics. https://t.co/vZ2bOTi40c"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020921552880140655)  2026-02-09T18:03Z 883.6K followers, 55K engagements


"Immigrants make America great (His parents immigrated from Uzbekistan.) Are you not entertained 🤯 Ilia Malinin scored [------] points to secure the team event gold at the #WinterOlympics 📺 @nbc & @peacock https://t.co/V8lwsh3YKY Are you not entertained 🤯 Ilia Malinin scored [------] points to secure the team event gold at the #WinterOlympics 📺 @nbc & @peacock https://t.co/V8lwsh3YKY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020988784456892824)  2026-02-09T22:30Z 883.6K followers, 249.9K engagements


"Interested in thinking through an alternative American grand strategy to adopt in [----] after Trump I devote the last [--] chapters of AUTOCRATS VS DEMOCRATS to that project. Check it out. Send me your feedback. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/autocrats-vs-democrats-michael-mcfaulvariant=43731712606242 https://www.harpercollins.com/products/autocrats-vs-democrats-michael-mcfaulvariant=43731712606242"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021653704362115213)  2026-02-11T18:32Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Shamefully absent from this list of new pledges the United States of America. This is the opposite of burden sharing. Ukraine's Defense Minister Fedorov outlined $38 billion in aid following the Ramstein meeting. Over $6 billion goes to specific packages $2.5 billion for drones $2 billion for air defense and $500 million for PURL. Country pledges: Britain [--] billion in [----] with [---] https://t.co/dKU7XqvbZ3 Ukraine's Defense Minister Fedorov outlined $38 billion in aid following the Ramstein meeting. Over $6 billion goes to specific packages $2.5 billion for drones $2 billion for air defense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022238611798945855)  2026-02-13T09:17Z 883.6K followers, 25.6K engagements


"I appreciate it and celebrate it. Thank you Europe. The sheer amount of military aid to Ukraine from Europe in [----] is massively underappreciated. With far more resources than Ukraine the russians have barely been able to advance since [----] and taken more a million casualties. What will happen when Ukraine outguns them https://t.co/U7SKhoXhye The sheer amount of military aid to Ukraine from Europe in [----] is massively underappreciated. With far more resources than Ukraine the russians have barely been able to advance since [----] and taken more a million casualties. What will happen when"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022257516638249244)  2026-02-13T10:32Z 883.6K followers, 13.4K engagements


"Important speech by @bundeskanzler @MunSecConf #MSC2026 . A stronger Germany and a stronger Europe = more freedom prosperity and security in the world. And the US needs allies to prevail in our new era of great power competition. Bravo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022304328128614717)  2026-02-13T13:38Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"There is no evidence to support the claim that Putin wants to make a deal in the public domain. Makes me wonder what Putin is saying to Trump & team in private 🚨 Trump: Zelensky's gonna have to get moving. Russia wants to make a deal and Zelensky's gonna have to get moving otherwise he's going to miss a great opportunity. He has to move." https://t.co/ZbYT8y21ZV 🚨 Trump: Zelensky's gonna have to get moving. Russia wants to make a deal and Zelensky's gonna have to get moving otherwise he's going to miss a great opportunity. He has to move." https://t.co/ZbYT8y21ZV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022433508384514502)  2026-02-13T22:11Z 883.6K followers, 17.5K engagements


"I'm not an expert on WWII. Were people in [----] still discussing what annexed lands Hitler would get to keep as part of a "peace settlement""  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/1614114982056321024)  2023-01-14T04:19Z 883.5K followers, 3.5M engagements


"Mike McFaul agrees with Mike McCaul. MUST WATCH: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Mike McCaul Ukraine gave up nukes in exchange for our military protection. We betrayed Ukraine when we allowed Russia to invade Crimea and Donbas in [----]. NATO betrayed Ukraine. We must supply Ukraine everything to win. https://t.co/LEY99DkViZ MUST WATCH: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Mike McCaul Ukraine gave up nukes in exchange for our military protection. We betrayed Ukraine when we allowed Russia to invade Crimea and Donbas in [----]. NATO betrayed Ukraine. We must supply Ukraine everything"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/1860737781166911614)  2024-11-24T17:30Z 883.6K followers, 115.2K engagements


"How to lose the 21st century to China: [--]. Unilaterally disarm regarding the soft power competition by ending economic aid and international media agencies. [--]. Impose tariffs irrationally on everyone. [--]. Invade Greenland break up NATO and isolate the US from the entire world. [--]. Defund universities. [--]. Discourage the best and brightest from immigrating to the US. [--]. Withdraw from international organizations handing over their control to the Chinese Communist Party. [--]. Foment polarization between Americans. [--]. Stop supporting democracy abroad; just talk about power. [--]. Weaken American"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2012202274001441042)  2026-01-16T16:36Z 883.5K followers, 831.1K engagements


"Trump engaging with the murderous mullahs ruling Iran right now is a lifeline to a dictatorship that just slaughtered tens of thousands of peaceful protesters. Why is Trump and team pushing for a summit with these murderers Immoral and not in US national interests"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018543084804731113)  2026-02-03T04:32Z 883.5K followers, 90.4K engagements


"@Yasharrrrrrrre You might be right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021647798631117118)  2026-02-11T18:09Z 883.6K followers, [---] engagements


"@ianbremmer https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/the-tragic-end-of-the-new-start-treatyr=17z4l&utm_medium=ios https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/the-tragic-end-of-the-new-start-treatyr=17z4l&utm_medium=ios"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021689029444378890)  2026-02-11T20:53Z 883.5K followers, [----] engagements


"OUT TODAY My new book Autocrats vs. Democrats looks at the challenges posed by autocratic Russia and China and explains how/why the U.S. must lead the democratic world in response. Available in stores or online: @HooverInst @FSIStanford @MarinerBooks @HarperCollins http://www.harpercollins.com/products/autocrats-vs-democrats-michael-mcfaulvariant=43731712606242 http://www.harpercollins.com/products/autocrats-vs-democrats-michael-mcfaulvariant=43731712606242"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/1983157668236673443)  2025-10-28T13:03Z 883.6K followers, 872.6K engagements


"Hope China does have the same aspirations of returning historically Chinese lands to their rightful home that is territory that Russia took from China. Same goes for Turkey. Heck even Mongolia Slippery slope there comrade Lavrov. 🤡 Lavrov stated that Russia will complete the process of returning historically Russian lands to their rightful home According to him all "Russian people" in Ukraine desire this. In Ancient Greece shame was covered with a fig leaf while in modern Russia with Lavrov's https://t.co/EnwHJdzwmL 🤡 Lavrov stated that Russia will complete the process of returning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021293490056188338)  2026-02-10T18:41Z 883.6K followers, 20.7K engagements


"I was at this dinner. This was a fantastic moment. Vladyslav Heraskevych greeted with applause in Munich. As it should be https://t.co/K4MKY0KimU Vladyslav Heraskevych greeted with applause in Munich. As it should be https://t.co/K4MKY0KimU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022435811287814583)  2026-02-13T22:20Z 883.6K followers, 23.9K engagements


"There is nothing more anti-democratic than making it harder for people to vote"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1369939399425675267)  2021-03-11T09:12Z 883.5K followers, 40.4K engagements


"VP Vance asked for a thank you for an aid package he voted against. His administration also told Zelensky that he (1) has to give up parts of his country to Putin (2) cant join NATO (3) has to pay back the US for past aid and (4) there will no new aid. So exactly why does Vance think he is owed a thank you The American people deserve a thank you & have received it from Zelenskyy many times. Have you said thank you once @VP JD Vance https://t.co/kDu0o6gDd4 Have you said thank you once @VP JD Vance https://t.co/kDu0o6gDd4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1895870767780544612)  2025-03-01T16:16Z 883.5K followers, 2.2M engagements


"Instead of begging for the award or taking someone elses prize this is what real leaders do: Maia Sandu the President of Moldova has rejected her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize asking instead for Ukrainian POWs to receive it: "Today I was watching Ukrainian prisoners of war who returned home from Russia these are the people who most deserve the Peace Prize" https://t.co/m0GFM1zWxo Maia Sandu the President of Moldova has rejected her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize asking instead for Ukrainian POWs to receive it: "Today I was watching Ukrainian prisoners of war who returned home"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019898388607910388)  2026-02-06T22:17Z 883.5K followers, 73.7K engagements


"I proudly worked for @BarackObama for [--] years. We made some policy mistakes. But never once did he embarrass me or my country with some horrible tweet or comment. Not once"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019905190007275663)  2026-02-06T22:44Z 883.6K followers, 694.7K engagements


"Trump has completely thrown democratic protesters in Iran under the bus. Never forget. https://t.co/q39EZAOE5y Never forget. https://t.co/q39EZAOE5y"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020033480827306231)  2026-02-07T07:14Z 883.6K followers, 462.2K engagements


"This week Trump urged Republicans to nationalize elections. It may be one of the most anti-democratic ideas hes floated and follows a well-worn authoritarian playbook slowly chipping away at free & fair elections. Our democratic institutions are strongbut this is disturbing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020173278023700969)  2026-02-07T16:30Z 883.5K followers, 54.7K engagements


"It was always an honor never an embarrassment to work with these two"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020194685734793587)  2026-02-07T17:55Z 883.6K followers, 109K engagements


"Trump's negotiators with Putin seem more interested in financial deals for their friends than a just peace in Ukraine. Putin knows this. He's promising trillions in investments (trillions that Russia doesn't have) in return for selling out Ukraine. I hope I'm wrong but that's what the evidence suggests"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020550027194900647)  2026-02-08T17:27Z 883.5K followers, 74.6K engagements


"There is nothing more American or patriotic than criticizing our leaders. We are a democracy. We don't ask our citizens (athletes are citizens too) to express subservience to a supreme leader. We value individualism and freedom of expression. That's how we roll"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020553255302967467)  2026-02-08T17:40Z 883.6K followers, 66.6K engagements


"You all missed out . Bad Bunny was awesome. 100% 100%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020673466173985123)  2026-02-09T01:37Z 883.6K followers, 1.7M engagements


"People keep posting on my feed that Bad Bunny's performance was "anti-American." I don't speak Spanish well. Can you translate for me the things he said that you thought were "anti-American" Genuinely curious"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020711590430167136)  2026-02-09T04:09Z 883.6K followers, 248.5K engagements


"Trump and the US Congress should work together to provide funding for these PAC-3 interceptors. Its tragic that we sit by idly and watch these attacks happen. ❗ Patriot stood empty Ukraine ran out of air defence missiles at the height of Januarys energy terror According to the Financial Times Ukraine had at that moment nearly exhausted its stockpiles of PAC-3 interceptors. Patriot launchers were often left empty and unable to https://t.co/nr6DdvVK57 ❗ Patriot stood empty Ukraine ran out of air defence missiles at the height of Januarys energy terror According to the Financial Times Ukraine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020773896522494368)  2026-02-09T08:16Z 883.6K followers, 85K engagements


"To all my Ukrainian friends and colleagues I sincerely apologize for failing to do more to support your fight for freedom. The guilt of that failure weighs heavily on me. I promise however to keep at it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021020739961487868)  2026-02-10T00:37Z 883.6K followers, 121.3K engagements


"You cannot change Putins mind. You can only change his capabilities. You do that by providing more arms for Ukraine and more sanctions for Russia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021294105016631741)  2026-02-10T18:44Z 883.6K followers, 93.1K engagements


"Heading to the @MunSecConf tomorrow. Hope we will be discussing this topic (which I know I'll be in the minority). But before judging by the title read the piece The International Order Is Not Dead Yet https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/the-international-order-is-not-deadutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/the-international-order-is-not-deadutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021326569600581877)  2026-02-10T20:53Z 883.6K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Irans theocrats have never looked weaker. If the Trump administration truly wants to support those fighting for freedom inside Iran it has optionsnone requiring military intervention. My latest on Substack: https://michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/why-and-how-the-us-should-support https://michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/why-and-how-the-us-should-support"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021636860867444937)  2026-02-11T17:26Z 883.5K followers, [----] engagements


"My latest: Why and How the U.S. Should Support Democracy in Iran by @McFaul https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/why-and-how-the-us-should-supportutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/why-and-how-the-us-should-supportutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021647307322929430)  2026-02-11T18:07Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Thank you Europe. Embarrassed my country is not doing more. #UkraineSupportTracker: Europe steps up: In [----] European military aid rose +67% & financial/humanitarian aid +59% vs. [------] averages - compensating for the US withdrawal. Military aid increasingly borne by small no of countries 👉 https://t.co/lAxMAmVov2 #MSC2026 https://t.co/aa1cvdIW0X #UkraineSupportTracker: Europe steps up: In [----] European military aid rose +67% & financial/humanitarian aid +59% vs. [------] averages - compensating for the US withdrawal. Military aid increasingly borne by small no of countries 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021663621739413946)  2026-02-11T19:12Z 883.6K followers, 44.3K engagements


"To those who argue Trump is doing more than Biden for Ukraine this data suggest otherwise. ⚡US military aid to Ukraine dropped 99% in [----] report finds. European countries stepped in to fill the gap increasing military aid to Ukraine by 67% and non-military support by 59% in [----] according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. https://t.co/VrzZuHFFZf ⚡US military aid to Ukraine dropped 99% in [----] report finds. European countries stepped in to fill the gap increasing military aid to Ukraine by 67% and non-military support by 59% in [----] according to the Kiel Institute for the World"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021689211108348316)  2026-02-11T20:54Z 883.6K followers, 98.9K engagements


"Someone spotted Autocrats vs. Democrats at the @MunSecConf bookstore Thank you #msc2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021939297012605103)  2026-02-12T13:27Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Giant crowd today [---] plus standing room only to listen to our panel on the international order and transatlantic relations at @MunSecConf . Obviously sensitive subjects #MSC2026 "  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022075858702442786)  2026-02-12T22:30Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Bravo. ❗Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from competing in the Olympics. He refused to not wear his "helmet of remembrance" with images of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia. Source: Suspilne Sport https://t.co/w6fph1ukfc ❗Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from competing in the Olympics. He refused to not wear his "helmet of remembrance" with images of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia. Source: Suspilne Sport https://t.co/w6fph1ukfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022232343927472617)  2026-02-13T08:52Z 883.6K followers, 19.4K engagements


"Honored to join an all star panel @MunSecConf last night to talk about the international order transatlantic relations defense space and AI all in [--] hours. My main message play the long game. Beware of fatalism about the future of the free world. https://ww"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022233355111280770)  2026-02-13T08:56Z 883.6K followers, 13.6K engagements


"Unlike Trump Americans are not neutral on the Ukraine war. They distinguish clearly between good and evil. Putin has a net -72% rating among Americans while Zelenskyy tops the list of foreign leaders with +14% (@YouGov) https://t.co/5arZ4buA8l Putin has a net -72% rating among Americans while Zelenskyy tops the list of foreign leaders with +14% (@YouGov) https://t.co/5arZ4buA8l"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022233798294028659)  2026-02-13T08:58Z 883.6K followers, 46.5K engagements


"Im in Europe right now Mr. President and it looks very recognizable to me with an even brighter future. Windmills are not a threat to Europe or the US. If they are so bad why are the Chinese building so many of them Trump says Europe is gone because of immigration and windmills https://t.co/kVrHJZXnJ3 Trump says Europe is gone because of immigration and windmills https://t.co/kVrHJZXnJ3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022237870468309205)  2026-02-13T09:14Z 883.6K followers, 69.8K engagements


"A stronger Europe is good for the US. In the fight between Autocrats and Democrats that will structure international relations for most of this century we need stronger democracies. #MSC2026 "  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022242754110332997)  2026-02-13T09:33Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"When you say America thinks this or the US wants that please do not conflate Trump and my country. They are not synonyms. Tens of millions of Americans disagree with Trump right now on many issues including foreign policy. #MSC2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022244662950625447)  2026-02-13T09:41Z 883.6K followers, 23K engagements


"@natsecHeather Id argue [----] Suez crisis was bigger but this is still a major challenge. The good news is that all those ailments on your list are fixable not permanent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022279111465468202)  2026-02-13T11:58Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@ChrisO_wiki Agreed. But Trump threatened but did not do because rational forces in favor of alliance in Europe and US pushed back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022279495852404790)  2026-02-13T11:59Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Bill has a very good idea here. I hope people will listen. Just arrived at the Munich Security Conference to pitch all allies of Ukraine on imposing sanctions on the [--] oil refineries in China India and Turkey who buy 90% of Putins oil. If this is done Putin would run out of money in six months and could no longer afford the war. https://t.co/ETtCmPR4JK Just arrived at the Munich Security Conference to pitch all allies of Ukraine on imposing sanctions on the [--] oil refineries in China India and Turkey who buy 90% of Putins oil. If this is done Putin would run out of money in six months and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022280583099871615)  2026-02-13T12:03Z 883.6K followers, 104.7K engagements


"Trump polices have triggered a divide between Europe and the US. Europeans please remember that Trump policies have also triggered a deep divide between Americans. We dont all think alike"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022299441823142069)  2026-02-13T13:18Z 883.6K followers, 18.8K engagements


"Inspiring to hear @CAgovernor @MunSecConf #MSC20206 talk about the economic benefits of investing in green energy. All Americans do not think alike"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022344498311725389)  2026-02-13T16:17Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"For more check out my recent piece: The International Order Is Not Dead Yet https://michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/the-international-order-is-not-dead https://michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/the-international-order-is-not-dead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022348039248306519)  2026-02-13T16:32Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Love seeing this. We held a friendly discussion with Donald Tusk the Prime Minister of Poland in Munich. We agreed that both Hungary and Poland must do everything possible to help achieve a RussianUkrainian peace agreement as soon as possible. We agreed that immediately following the change of https://t.co/mprf9n7ouw We held a friendly discussion with Donald Tusk the Prime Minister of Poland in Munich. We agreed that both Hungary and Poland must do everything possible to help achieve a RussianUkrainian peace agreement as soon as possible. We agreed that immediately following the change of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2022454812735103288)  2026-02-13T23:36Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"On foreign soil Trump trashed a former U.S. president and praised a former KGB officer. Let that sink in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1166207360013983744)  2019-08-27T04:34Z 883.5K followers, 55.3K engagements


"To those saying that Biden was boring tonight Im ready ready for boring Normalcy. Rationality. Competency. Im tired of Captain Chaos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1316975774860279809)  2020-10-16T05:34Z 883.5K followers, 43.6K engagements


"Biden won. Trump lost. End of story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1345628752869425153)  2021-01-03T07:11Z 883.5K followers, 56K engagements


"McConnell gave the green light for future criminal and civil actions against Trump. Get to it criminal justice system And to those who lost loved ones or experienced injuries on January 6th start filing your civil suits against Trump"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1360708599647932417)  2021-02-13T21:53Z 883.5K followers, 43.8K engagements


"Americans who root for Putin over their own president love their party more than their country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1373161581425557510)  2021-03-20T06:36Z 883.5K followers, 45.1K engagements


"You cannot be pro-life and pro-AR15 at the same time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1374181474010681346)  2021-03-23T02:09Z 883.5K followers, 116.8K engagements


"Thank God we expanded NATO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1496721543786688514)  2022-02-24T05:39Z 883.5K followers, 40.8K engagements


"Putin's senseless and criminal war in Ukraine is destroying the economy of his own country. Genius Savvy Grand strategist Rational actor No. ⚡      . ⚡      "  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/1498281675104522241)  2022-02-28T12:59Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"On Putin Biden expressed what billions around the world and millions inside Russia also believe. He did not say that the US should remove him from power. There is a difference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1507876262261395459)  2022-03-27T00:24Z 883.5K followers, 40.7K engagements


"Putin is not withdrawing his soldiers from Kyiv. Ukrainian soldiers are repelling them. There is a difference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1509037955268050948)  2022-03-30T05:20Z 883.5K followers, 48K engagements


"After Bucha I hope American CEOs still operating in Russia have a good explanation for that immoral decision to their shareholders. Because I dont"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1510700756831129602)  2022-04-03T19:28Z 883.5K followers, 50.8K engagements


"Serious question. I am not an expert. In international law why is the Al Qaeda killing of innocents in NY and DC on September [--] [----] considered an act of terrorism but Putin's slaughter of innocents in Bucha Kramatorsk Chernihiv or Mariupol is not terrorism"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1512450145752813569)  2022-04-08T15:19Z 883.5K followers, 63.8K engagements


"If Putin doesn't want U.S. missiles attacking Russian soldiers he can take a simple decision-- leave Ukraine. Easy day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1533242385236299776)  2022-06-05T00:20Z 883.5K followers, 43.2K engagements


"Bombing Iran imposing tariffs on everyone shutting down USAID attacking Harvard threatening to annex Greenland Canada & the Panama Canal and now promising regime change in Iran. I don't recall candidate Trump discussing such plans. But I didn't catch all of his speeches"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/1937033048438268303)  2025-06-23T06:20Z 882.4K followers, 53.6K engagements


"DOGE was a colossal failure. By destroying instruments of American soft power such as USAID Voice of America Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia DOGE only helped our autocratic adversaries without advancing a single American national interest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/1993155594023584224)  2025-11-25T03:11Z 883.6K followers, 400.9K engagements


"If wind power is such a threat to national security why are the Chinese investing in it so heavily"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2003907009511674099)  2025-12-24T19:13Z 883.7K followers, 68.2K engagements


"Denmark is a member of NATO which means China and Russia will never attack let alone invade Greenland. Our president is making completely absurd statements right now which are extremely damaging to our reputation and thus national security. "The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. IF WE DONT RUSSIA OR CHINA WILL AND THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN" - President Donald J. Trump https://t.co/uDfWla0hNU "The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. IF WE DONT RUSSIA OR CHINA WILL AND THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN" - President Donald J. Trump"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2011483930457940039)  2026-01-14T17:01Z 883.6K followers, 524.8K engagements


"Every aspiring Democratic presidential candidate should pledge right now that if somehow Trump manages to take Greenland they will return the territory to Denmark in 2028"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2012585869342015727)  2026-01-17T18:00Z 883.7K followers, 90.7K engagements


"Shocking. We used to be the leader of the free world. Now this. Trump's "Board of Peace": Belarus Morocco Vietnam Kazakhstan Hungary Armenia Egypt Kosovo Pakistan Paraguay Albania Uzbekistan Bahrain Qatar Indonesia. This is what's left of Americas global standing after one year of Trump. https://t.co/sOpKZ0nxRH Trump's "Board of Peace": Belarus Morocco Vietnam Kazakhstan Hungary Armenia Egypt Kosovo Pakistan Paraguay Albania Uzbekistan Bahrain Qatar Indonesia. This is what's left of Americas global standing after one year of Trump. https://t.co/sOpKZ0nxRH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2014582145378091294)  2026-01-23T06:13Z 882.8K followers, 769.1K engagements


"I thought Bessent was more sophisticated than this. I was wrong. Secretary Scott Bessent in Davos: "After a few days of Swiss-German food here I may switch to bugs and insects. I'm gonna bring some Pop-Tarts next year. https://t.co/zvOJM2Q55Y Secretary Scott Bessent in Davos: "After a few days of Swiss-German food here I may switch to bugs and insects. I'm gonna bring some Pop-Tarts next year. https://t.co/zvOJM2Q55Y"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2014909029034950718)  2026-01-24T03:52Z 883.6K followers, 153.3K engagements


"The Trump administration should sanction this technology transfer to Russia. Russian forces are increasingly using Starlink satellite systems to extend the range of BM-35 strike drones to conduct mid-range strikes against the Ukrainian rear. The reported 500-kilometer range of Starlink-equipped BM-35 drones places most of Ukraine all of Moldova and https://t.co/fFJbvVCw9L Russian forces are increasingly using Starlink satellite systems to extend the range of BM-35 strike drones to conduct mid-range strikes against the Ukrainian rear. The reported 500-kilometer range of Starlink-equipped BM-35"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2016243773819519050)  2026-01-27T20:15Z 883.4K followers, 47.7K engagements


"Profits from the sale of Venezuelan oil should go to the Venezuela people not the United States. Trump should be transferring those funds to the democratically-elected representatives of the Venezuelan people not Maduros regime"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2016626663531171884)  2026-01-28T21:37Z 882.8K followers, 31.7K engagements


".@alexstubb has excellent reading tastes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2016693099440030166)  2026-01-29T02:01Z 883.5K followers, 140.8K engagements


"A Trump nuclear deal with the mullahs in Tehran right now would be a giant setback for the democratic movement in Iran"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2017267530486956486)  2026-01-30T16:03Z 882.8K followers, 90.2K engagements


"Russia should have no say over security guarantees between US Europe and Ukraine. Russia also can't dictate who rules Ukraine Ukraine is a sovereign country. None of Russia's damn business. 💬 FM Sergey #Lavrov: If the security guarantees for Ukraine are meant to preserve the Zelensky regime on some part of former Ukraine & continue using the country as a bulwark against Russia then it should be clear: ❌ Such guarantees cannot deliver real security. https://t.co/fW0dBnPMqE 💬 FM Sergey #Lavrov: If the security guarantees for Ukraine are meant to preserve the Zelensky regime on some part of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2017308217517478369)  2026-01-30T18:45Z 883.7K followers, 61.5K engagements


"Am I too optimistic The International Order Is Not Dead Yet https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/the-international-order-is-not-deadutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/the-international-order-is-not-deadutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2017663395613577342)  2026-01-31T18:16Z 882.4K followers, 15.7K engagements


"So sad. So unnecessary. Just brutal. The majority of Poles - one of the most pro-American nations on the planet - now think the US is not a reliable ally. Only 31% of Poles say Polish-American relations are good down from 73% in [----] https://t.co/M4K7eQ6z6Z Just brutal. The majority of Poles - one of the most pro-American nations on the planet - now think the US is not a reliable ally. Only 31% of Poles say Polish-American relations are good down from 73% in [----] https://t.co/M4K7eQ6z6Z"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2017733514914091454)  2026-01-31T22:55Z 882.7K followers, 144.5K engagements


"Russia Is A Terrorist State. Embarrassed that some government leaders from my country call Putin a good guy. These bloody Russian bastards have just killed at least [--] peaceful coal workers with their deadly drones. And the world is simply watching & doing nothing to stop this madness. What are all those empty Western promises and ultimatums to Putin actually worth. Such a shame🤬🤬🤬 https://t.co/ECt9E874v4 These bloody Russian bastards have just killed at least [--] peaceful coal workers with their deadly drones. And the world is simply watching & doing nothing to stop this madness. What are"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018056162932113600)  2026-02-01T20:17Z 882.7K followers, 50.7K engagements


"What Why Trump: "I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy Center to the highest level of Success Beauty and Grandeur is to cease Entertainment Operations for an approximately two year period of time with a scheduled Grand Reopening that will rival and surpass https://t.co/ypPJyT1php Trump: "I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy Center to the highest level of Success Beauty and Grandeur is to cease Entertainment Operations for an approximately two year period of time with a scheduled Grand Reopening that will rival and surpass"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018129681544003624)  2026-02-02T01:09Z 882.4K followers, 98.7K engagements


"Exactly. Sanctions relief should be tied to democratic change not other goals. Doing a deal with these murderers right now is a lifeline for theocracy. Thats both immoral and not in US long term security interests. Talk about Iran deals usually focuses (rightly) on the Iranian concessions on nuclear missiles proxies. But we rarely talk about sanctions relief Iran would demand in exchange. In this case it would mean an economic lifeline to the regime weeks after they slaughtered 1000s. Talk about Iran deals usually focuses (rightly) on the Iranian concessions on nuclear missiles proxies. But"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018174245159997879)  2026-02-02T04:06Z 883.5K followers, 54.8K engagements


"@TJHitchings The game isnt in San Francisco"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018229391525106032)  2026-02-02T07:45Z 882.4K followers, 106.9K engagements


"If Trump and his team obliterated Irans nuclear program last summer why are they now sitting down with this horrific regime to negotiate about Irans nuclear program Illogical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018540051194585183)  2026-02-03T04:20Z 883.6K followers, 144.5K engagements


"Those fighting for freedom in Iran dont need a nuclear deal. They need Trump to come to their aid just like he promised. Starlink communications & financial assistance for the opposition more sanctions against the theocrats and an oil blockade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018542102871998515)  2026-02-03T04:28Z 883.6K followers, 38.9K engagements


"In my book From Cold War to Hot Peace (2018) I wrote this about the Green Movement in Iran in [----] (p. 161): "I believed that only the emergence of a democratic regime in Iran could eliminate for good the Iranian threat including the nuclear threat. Arms controllers didn't end the Cold War with the Soviet Union; democrats inside Russia and the other Soviet republics did. I maintained the same prediction about Iran (in 2009)." [--] years later I hold the same view."  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018559316933165230)  2026-02-03T05:36Z 882.6K followers, 11.9K engagements


"Hey wait a minute Trump told us that we destroyed their nuclear program when we bombed Iran last summer What's going on here Were they lying to us then Otherwise this makes no sense. It's now been reported in two credible outlets that Iran--and Khamenei specifically--may be prepared to surrender its stock of enriched uranium and suspend enrichment. This would effectively end the threat of a nuclear Iran at least for the foreseeable future. It's now been reported in two credible outlets that Iran--and Khamenei specifically--may be prepared to surrender its stock of enriched uranium and suspend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018561743245672892)  2026-02-03T05:46Z 883.5K followers, 106.1K engagements


"Iranians want a deal on democracy not a deal on nuclear weapons. We should too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018725709825573125)  2026-02-03T16:38Z 883.7K followers, 67K engagements


"In words and deedsTrump has never demonstrated any commitment to advancing democracy at home or abroad. So why do think he is going to support the democrats in Iran or Venezuela I hope Im wrong. I hope he discovers his inner Reagan. But Im not expecting it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018878307182506078)  2026-02-04T02:44Z 883.6K followers, 31.2K engagements


"@davidaxelrod @kaitlancollins +1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018878614008475902)  2026-02-04T02:45Z 882.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@kaitlancollins This is the way you ask Trump questions. Well done Kaitlin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018879227823865892)  2026-02-04T02:48Z 883.6K followers, 47.7K engagements


"Federalizing election vote counting in general but especially in just places that you didnt like the outcomes is anti-federalism ant-democratic and anti-American"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2018915880592417143)  2026-02-04T05:13Z 883.5K followers, 34.8K engagements


"Iranians want a deal on democracy not a deal on nuclear weapons. We should too. https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/will-the-us-strike-iranor-strikeutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/will-the-us-strike-iranor-strikeutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019069983079424199)  2026-02-04T15:26Z 883.6K followers, 29.5K engagements


"Absolutely not But a commitment to supporting human rights and freedom in Iran is. (Im in the camp that believes a war with Iran now does not help democratization there but not an expert. I was against the bombing last June) Is another Middle East war in the US national interest Is another Middle East war in the US national interest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019072086577475602)  2026-02-04T15:34Z 883.6K followers, 12.2K engagements


"I am NOT pro-war I am pro-democracy. I was against the bombing in June too. Cmon Matt. You are smarter than that. One can be pro-democracy without being pro-war. Pro-war Democrats amping each other up. Pro-war Democrats amping each other up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019072610038944016)  2026-02-04T15:36Z 883.6K followers, 84.1K engagements


"@ianbremmer Was clear to me long ago when they dropped me as a columnist. I think I was writing too much about democracy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019110798430466371)  2026-02-04T18:08Z 882.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Dear Mr. @JeffBezos can you please sell the @washingtonpost to someone or a group of investors who are interested in the news business Thank you for your attention to this matter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019128963801706686)  2026-02-04T19:20Z 883.6K followers, 124.1K engagements


"McKenzie Scott (Hat tip to @ianbremmer for the idea) The WaPo made a mistake today. But now would be a good time for a talented entrepreneur with access to capital to snap up laid off WaPo reporters to start an outlet for journalism on global affairs The WaPo made a mistake today. But now would be a good time for a talented entrepreneur with access to capital to snap up laid off WaPo reporters to start an outlet for journalism on global affairs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019143097461141754)  2026-02-04T20:16Z 883.5K followers, 59.3K engagements


"Awesome. Sanctions work. Russian government revenues from oil and gas production in January were just $5.1b according to the Ministry of Finance. This is 32% less than planned and half of what it was a year ago Russian government revenues from oil and gas production in January were just $5.1b according to the Ministry of Finance. This is 32% less than planned and half of what it was a year ago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019195628442747189)  2026-02-04T23:45Z 883.5K followers, 28.3K engagements


"This The Super Bowl is meant to be a moment of celebration and unity not a flashpoint for fear and violence. @KristiNoem sending ICE to the Super Bowl will do nothing but undermine public safety. My letter with the California Democratic delegation demanding DHS keep ICE out of the https://t.co/6jp4oW07VO The Super Bowl is meant to be a moment of celebration and unity not a flashpoint for fear and violence. @KristiNoem sending ICE to the Super Bowl will do nothing but undermine public safety. My letter with the California Democratic delegation demanding DHS keep ICE out of the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019196675257168288)  2026-02-04T23:49Z 882.9K followers, 16.9K engagements


"@SenMcCormickPA Agree"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019197247272153333)  2026-02-04T23:51Z 882.8K followers, [----] engagements


"I've always loved @DUALIPA's music. Now I'm even a bigger fan. Dua Lipa posts her third Instagram story in a week in support of the people of Iran. There are hardly any celebrities posting about Iran so every one stands out. https://t.co/OgxVUFUgTr Dua Lipa posts her third Instagram story in a week in support of the people of Iran. There are hardly any celebrities posting about Iran so every one stands out. https://t.co/OgxVUFUgTr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019301116564165002)  2026-02-05T06:44Z 883.6K followers, 22.2K engagements


"No One Likes a Bully by @McFaul https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/no-one-likes-a-bullyutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/no-one-likes-a-bullyutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019301672330359254)  2026-02-05T06:46Z 883.5K followers, [----] engagements


"These folks obviously missed the interview I did with @kaitlancollins about my new book last October. She smiled a lot She had fun. Maybe the topic she was asking Trump is not "fun" or prompts "smiles" You'all ever think about that Vance: There was a moment in the Oval Office I wasn't even in there but Trump was talking to Kaitlan Collins. Trump says 'Why don't you ever smile' And it's actually like so perceptive. Have some fun. https://t.co/UGv5QPehg9 Vance: There was a moment in the Oval Office I wasn't even in there but Trump was talking to Kaitlan Collins. Trump says 'Why don't you ever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019303204564136249)  2026-02-05T06:52Z 883.5K followers, 23.9K engagements


"@JonahDispatch @kaitlancollins Exactly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019307697041207721)  2026-02-05T07:10Z 882.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Wait a minute Didn't you all tell us last June that you destroyed Iran's nuclear weapons program They rebuilt it in [--] months Really I'm confused. Vice President @JDVance on Iran's nuclear ambitions: "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. That's the stated policy goal of the President.We know the history. The President has no interest in repeating the history of Iraq but you don't let crazy people get nuclear weapons."🎯 https://t.co/umONyZbrI6 Vice President @JDVance on Iran's nuclear ambitions: "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. That's the stated policy goal of the President.We know the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019308636980539701)  2026-02-05T07:14Z 883.6K followers, 75.3K engagements


"A tragic day for global security. The last major US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty has expired. With limits on strategic arsenals gone the world is now a more dangerous place. My latest: https://michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/the-tragic-end-of-the-new-start-treaty https://michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/the-tragic-end-of-the-new-start-treaty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019448943449436430)  2026-02-05T16:32Z 883.5K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Thank you @elonmusk . ❗Russian military bloggers are reporting mass disconnection of Starlink terminals used by Russian troops. https://t.co/4bp9hKvq9u ❗Russian military bloggers are reporting mass disconnection of Starlink terminals used by Russian troops. https://t.co/4bp9hKvq9u"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019465149665472623)  2026-02-05T17:36Z 883.7K followers, 29K engagements


"My latest: The Tragic End of the New START Treaty https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/the-tragic-end-of-the-new-start-treatyutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/the-tragic-end-of-the-new-start-treatyutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019466839945015800)  2026-02-05T17:43Z 883.5K followers, [----] engagements


"For decades arms control limited U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons. As of tomorrow those limits are gone. Thats a bad outcome for everyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019496210512629763)  2026-02-05T19:39Z 883.6K followers, 33.4K engagements


"Today the last major US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty expires. It allowed inspectors on both sides to examine each others systems reducing uncertainty. Without facts worst-case thinking takes overand thats dangerous for nuclear powers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019542846018138382)  2026-02-05T22:45Z 883.6K followers, 18.8K engagements


"https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/the-tragic-end-of-the-new-start-treatyr=17z4l&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/the-tragic-end-of-the-new-start-treatyr=17z4l&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019564926554231051)  2026-02-06T00:12Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"George Shultz gave me this gift. It has remained on my desk throughout my entire time in the government and until today. When I was dealing with the Russians including on arms control I amended to say dont trust only verify"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019597541730570306)  2026-02-06T02:22Z 883.7K followers, 22.1K engagements


"This Trump launched his political ascent by saying the first Black president was born in Africa and lots of people still act like its controversial to point out his racism. Trump launched his political ascent by saying the first Black president was born in Africa and lots of people still act like its controversial to point out his racism"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019808076770238748)  2026-02-06T16:19Z 883.6K followers, 45.7K engagements


"The theocrats ruling Iran murdered several thousand peaceful protesters and then are rewarded by getting a direct meeting with Trump administration officials. Incredible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019818705451090114)  2026-02-06T17:01Z 883.6K followers, 33K engagements


"In negotiating with the Soviets Ronald Reagan famously quipped Trust but verify. When I was in the U.S. government during the first five years of the Obama administration I adapted Reagans saying to Dont trust only verify. The end of New START has just made this much harder. https://michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/the-tragic-end-of-the-new-start-treaty https://michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/the-tragic-end-of-the-new-start-treaty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019824385780269415)  2026-02-06T17:23Z 883.7K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Trump will not be president forever. All of his bad ideas about U.S. foreign policy can be reversed. They are already being checked. Fatalism can become a self-fulfilling prophecy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019827442953957624)  2026-02-06T17:36Z 883.6K followers, 58.2K engagements


"There is an alternative path for America in the world to Trump's unilateralism isolationism neo-imperialism and indifference to values. I provide it in the last [--] chapters of AUTOCRATS VS DEMOCRATS."  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019849102889255193)  2026-02-06T19:02Z 883.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Reflections on Writing Autocrats vs. Democrats On the challenge of weaving history ideas and policy into one story https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/reflections-on-writing-autocratsutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/reflections-on-writing-autocratsutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019849756361773128)  2026-02-06T19:04Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@iliyailineya I am embarrassed that my country voted for Trump twice. I've said that many times"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019907661144490293)  2026-02-06T22:54Z 883.6K followers, 21.2K engagements


"@TheAndersPaul @BarackObama Obama did not control these events. Ridiculous comparison"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019984778972565597)  2026-02-07T04:01Z 883.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@TheAndersPaul @BarackObama PS Putins has slaughtered many more Ukrianians while Trump was president. If you are supporter of Trump how do defend that Trump rolled out a red carpet for this murderer. Obama never did that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019985437029466573)  2026-02-07T04:03Z 883.7K followers, 17.1K engagements


"@TheAndersPaul I personally was not in the government when Putin invaded Ukraine in [----] or [----]. But Biden did provide billions in assistance. Trump cut it to zero. If you are an American you have to be embarrassed by that. I am"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019997215599862118)  2026-02-07T04:50Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Classy Sandu declined a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize She said the award is more deserved by Ukrainian prisoners of war Today I watched Ukrainian prisoners who returned home from Russia and these are the people who deserve the peace prize. Those who give their lives for https://t.co/9YJxJwVj8s Sandu declined a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize She said the award is more deserved by Ukrainian prisoners of war Today I watched Ukrainian prisoners who returned home from Russia and these are the people who deserve the peace prize. Those who give their lives for https://t.co/9YJxJwVj8s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019997858158768622)  2026-02-07T04:53Z 883.6K followers, 26.2K engagements


"Did Trump fire this alleged staffer who allegedly posted this outrageous post without his permission Trump on the racist Obama post: A staffer posted I knew it was all about if you take a look at it and see the whole thing it was a small section at the endI liked the beginning I saw it and passed it on but probably nobody reviewed the end of it. Somebody slipped and https://t.co/XIGq4xkOGm Trump on the racist Obama post: A staffer posted I knew it was all about if you take a look at it and see the whole thing it was a small section at the endI liked the beginning I saw it and passed it on but"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2019998283540885631)  2026-02-07T04:54Z 883.7K followers, 68.9K engagements


".@sandumaiamd is my hero. Moldovan President Sandu said that she is against her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize because there are more worthy candidates - Ukrainian prisoners of war. "I certainly appreciate it and am grateful that people are watching our country that they appreciate our https://t.co/6j01nZHFMm Moldovan President Sandu said that she is against her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize because there are more worthy candidates - Ukrainian prisoners of war. "I certainly appreciate it and am grateful that people are watching our country that they appreciate our"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020194962005192818)  2026-02-07T17:56Z 883.7K followers, 22.9K engagements


"More evidence of a regime in utter decay. BREAKING: The former Deputy Minister of Justice of the Russia Sergey Tropin has been found dead in his Moscow apartment. The authorities say he drowned in his bathtub https://t.co/ETJb4lDZDA BREAKING: The former Deputy Minister of Justice of the Russia Sergey Tropin has been found dead in his Moscow apartment. The authorities say he drowned in his bathtub https://t.co/ETJb4lDZDA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020195280529027317)  2026-02-07T17:57Z 883.6K followers, 86.9K engagements


"Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything. Joseph Stalin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020196114134430072)  2026-02-07T18:01Z 883.7K followers, 38.6K engagements


"@MsFab123 Please tell me what ethical standards these [--] violated that were offensive to you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020384934586905044)  2026-02-08T06:31Z 883.6K followers, [---] engagements


"@janneleht This is completely false. Obama expanded missile defense systems in Poland and Romania. A simple Google search will show you the details"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020386137471349051)  2026-02-08T06:36Z 883.7K followers, [---] engagements


"I can't believe Trump is taking Venezuelan oil. Straight-up imperialism in the 21st century"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020548793876226102)  2026-02-08T17:22Z 883.6K followers, 35K engagements


"Maybe listen in and try something new Brett Even us old guys can keep learning. PS Bad Bunny is an American citizen just like these other performers. PSS I like Kid Rocks music too even if I dont agree with his politics. Not familiar with Bad Bunny so dont know if his music is good or bad. Im just going to watch what I know Lee Brice Kid Rock All-American Halftime Show. Not familiar with Bad Bunny so dont know if his music is good or bad. Im just going to watch what I know Lee Brice Kid Rock All-American Halftime Show"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020557823441256751)  2026-02-08T17:58Z 883.6K followers, 32.1K engagements


"Last June Trump told us that "Irans key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. So why do we need to negotiate a nuclear deal with this murderous regime now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020567045100781693)  2026-02-08T18:34Z 883.6K followers, 33.4K engagements


". @jesusarmasccs is free Fantastic news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020619798779215908)  2026-02-08T22:04Z 883.6K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Omg Thank you Bad Bunny. That was awesome"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020672728529871317)  2026-02-09T01:34Z 883.6K followers, 97.1K engagements


"Awesome show. Lo nico ms poderoso que el odio es el amor. The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate is Love. @sanbenito #AppleMusicHalftime https://t.co/0VDQlSjet9 Lo nico ms poderoso que el odio es el amor. The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate is Love. @sanbenito #AppleMusicHalftime https://t.co/0VDQlSjet9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020708117173133476)  2026-02-09T03:55Z 883.6K followers, 22.3K engagements


"My father was a country musician in Montana for most of his professional career. He taught me to appreciate music of all genres even when I didn't understand the lyrics. Thanks dad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020711060509172054)  2026-02-09T04:07Z 883.6K followers, 36.7K engagements


"Congrats @Seahawks Dominating victory"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020711213148357011)  2026-02-09T04:07Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@BeschlossDC AWESOME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020711259340218676)  2026-02-09T04:08Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Didn't realize so many MAGA folks were fluent in Spanish"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020711801441431715)  2026-02-09T04:10Z 883.6K followers, 21.3K engagements


"Loved that show Better than the game. Together we are America. https://t.co/ProlfARsQy Together we are America. https://t.co/ProlfARsQy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020712242791264643)  2026-02-09T04:11Z 883.6K followers, 24.1K engagements


"Our International Working Group on Russian Sanctions has been recommending these ideas for a long time. Glad to see this progress EU targets Russian energy banks goods and services in latest sanctions package https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-targets-russian-energy-banks-goods-and-services-in-latest-sanctions-package/ https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-targets-russian-energy-banks-goods-and-services-in-latest-sanctions-package/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020721036191322396)  2026-02-09T04:46Z 883.6K followers, 16.2K engagements


"@USALawnChair Which is a part of America (in case you didn't know everyone born there are Americans)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020723870198911207)  2026-02-09T04:58Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@BeamMeUpScotee I loved it But I like lots of forms of music including Kid Rock. I have both Kid Rock and Bad Bunny on my running list on Spotify"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020724087564497201)  2026-02-09T04:59Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@TomIannitti Celebration of marriage As an American I think that's cool. Celebration of small businesses Pretty American too. All those flags at the end from OUR hemisphere That's exactly what Trump says. & just great music That's American too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020724569917817331)  2026-02-09T05:00Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Loved that At book events I always sign my book AUTOCRATS VS DEMOCRATS "United We Win" Bad Bunny held up a football at the end of his #SuperBowl halftime performance: Together We Are America. https://t.co/gx1fCnFn2U Bad Bunny held up a football at the end of his #SuperBowl halftime performance: Together We Are America. https://t.co/gx1fCnFn2U"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020727768145957073)  2026-02-09T05:13Z 883.6K followers, 15.6K engagements


"And the Trump administration just opened talks with him. The Khamenei regime has just carried out the biggest massacre of Iranians in history. Yet the #Qatar regime which owns Al Jazeera has just invited #Iran FM Araqchi and given him a platform in its conference. He used it to attack #Israel. This is while Al Jazeera refuses to The Khamenei regime has just carried out the biggest massacre of Iranians in history. Yet the #Qatar regime which owns Al Jazeera has just invited #Iran FM Araqchi and given him a platform in its conference. He used it to attack #Israel. This is while Al Jazeera"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020767521826308394)  2026-02-09T07:51Z 883.6K followers, 27.3K engagements


"Good sign. Maybe @SecRubio can convince Trump to request a humanitarian parole from Xi as a goodwill gesture ahead of his visit to Beijing. NEW Rubio condemns unjust 20-year sentence for Jimmy Lai as tragic day for Hong Kong Sentencing of pro-democracy tycoon proves Beijing has cast aside international commitments Rubio says and calls for immediate humanitarian parole https://t.co/RgTI1TQIIm NEW Rubio condemns unjust 20-year sentence for Jimmy Lai as tragic day for Hong Kong Sentencing of pro-democracy tycoon proves Beijing has cast aside international commitments Rubio says and calls for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020918956891275396)  2026-02-09T17:53Z 883.6K followers, 15.1K engagements


"Awesome. Bad Bunnys Super Bowl Halftime Show officially becomes the most watched Halftime Show of all time with [-----] million viewers breaking the all-time record. https://t.co/MpDVPsLr4E Bad Bunnys Super Bowl Halftime Show officially becomes the most watched Halftime Show of all time with [-----] million viewers breaking the all-time record. https://t.co/MpDVPsLr4E"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2020919333401374990)  2026-02-09T17:54Z 883.6K followers, 64.9K engagements


"@autopsyguy Its not signalling. It's a commitment. What are you committed to doing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021112104154288590)  2026-02-10T06:40Z 883.6K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @chefjoseandres: I second.🕊🫶🏻"  
[X Link](https://x.com/McFaul/status/2021293630032679042)  2026-02-10T18:42Z 883.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Trump has tweeted [-----] times. To the best of my knowledge yesterday's tweet -- the one adding evidence to his possible obstruction of justice -- is the first time ever that someone else claimed to write a tweet for him. Just a coincidence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/937401617426522113)  2017-12-03T19:22Z 883.5K followers, 44K engagements

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