Under Donald Trump’s administration, national parks face a number of perils greater than losing their Twitter accounts, which is what happened to the National Park Service after they tweeted “crowd-size” photos to prove one of many outrageous Trump claims wrong. However, they’re determined to spread the truth, and Twitter — as the president knows — is the place to disseminate one’s message, so some National Park Service employees apparently created a rogue account to tweet facts about climate change.
Of course, some more ribbing has been happening along the way but these employees are now disseminating facts through an alt-government account. That’s a sobering realization, which is also how an alternative EPA account now feels on the matter.
How sad is it that rogue Twitter accounts must exist just to communicate FACTS to the American public? #TrumpsAmerica #fridayfeeling
— AltEPA (@ActualEPAFacts) January 27, 2017
Now, loads of these alt-government accounts are popping up and being tracked by the RoguePOTUSStaff on Twitter. They’re catching on fast — the @RogueNASA account already has over 625,000 followers with other accounts also boasting significant numbers. It’s a trend that won’t die anytime soon, and the @altFDA account wonders how many Trump executive orders will drop in a given day (perhaps 5?). They’d also like folks to acknowledge the existence of science.
Good morning everyone, we hope this account will be quiet as we wait 2 see what the POTUS does next. Maybe another executive order, maybe 5.
— AltFDA (@alt_fda) January 26, 2017
What would really help us is if ppl took the time to learn & understand basic science.
— AltFDA (@alt_fda) January 26, 2017
Both @RogueNASA and @altNOAA are shaming Trump for “whining like a child” over his crowd sizes rather than working for the American people.
Unacceptable. We need a president who spends his time trying to improve American lives, not whining like a child. Shame on you, @POTUS. https://t.co/E1tBMgqNIo
— Rogue NASA (@RogueNASA) January 27, 2017
There should be no "political side" to science. Whether you're left, center or right – we must all work together. Demand that of this POTUS.
— altNOAA 🇺🇸 (@altNOAA) January 27, 2017
Meanwhile, the @altNOAA and @altUSEPA accounts are calling attention to climate change and striking back at gag orders.
As hard as this is for some people to hear, we have to put planet before country. We don't get to file bankruptcy when we destroy Earth.
— altNOAA 🇺🇸 (@altNOAA) January 27, 2017
Thank you for supporting the EPA. This agency (et al) operates most effectively with transparency. A gag order does not foster communication
— altEPA (@altUSEPA) January 26, 2017
And that alternative National Park Service account is still kicking. They remind everyone that the little blue check mark next to Trump’s name doesn’t mean he can deny climate change and be correct. And they can’t wait until Trump decides to “call us FAKE NEWS.”
Sorry, Mr Trump
That blue tick verifying your ID doesn't verify your belief that China invented global warming. Even if you ARE President. pic.twitter.com/ZuHOgBJdLz
— NOT ALT WORLD (@NotAltWorld) January 26, 2017
Can't wait for President Trump to call us FAKE NEWS.
You can take our official twitter, but you'll never take our free time!
— NOT ALT WORLD (@NotAltWorld) January 25, 2017
Yes, the “you’re fake news” insult that Trump lobbed at CNN and Jim Acosta will be remembered forever. It’ll probably even go in the history books. Sad!