Viral X Post Claiming Liberal Women as Greatest Threat to World Peace Debunked

A satirical X post claims Liberal Women top a German survey as the greatest threat to world peace, but fact-checking reveals it’s a meme.

A viral image shared on X by the parody account @ElonMuskAOC on April 26, 2025, claims a German survey ranked "Liberal Women" as the greatest threat to world peace at 41%. The graphic, which also lists leaders like Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin, has been identified as a satirical meme, not a legitimate survey, after fact-checking revealed its origins and alterations.

What the X Post Claims

The image, posted at 21:40 UTC by @ElonMuskAOC—a parody account blending Elon Musk and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—presents a supposed "German Survey" titled "Greatest Threat to World Peace." It ranks:

• Liberal Women: 41%, depicted with a group of women.
• Kim Jong Un: 17%, with a photo of the North Korean leader.
• Ali Khamenei: 8%, showing the Iranian Supreme Leader.
• Vladimir Putin: 8%, featuring the Russian president.
• Xi Jinping: 7%, with an image of the Chinese president.

The design mimics a news graphic, but the inclusion of "Liberal Women" as the top threat raises immediate red flags about its authenticity.

Fact-Checking the Claim

Research into German surveys on global threats uncovered a 2019 YouGov poll, reported by DW and Newsweek, where Germans ranked Donald Trump as the greatest threat to world peace at 41%, followed by Kim Jong Un (17%), Ali Khamenei (8%), Vladimir Putin (8%), and Xi Jinping (7%). The percentages and structure match the X post image, except "Liberal Women" replaces Trump.

A similar fabricated graphic was debunked by Reuters in 2023, where "white women" were falsely listed as the top threat, confirming the image was altered from a 2019 Fox News segment covering the YouGov survey. This pattern indicates the current graphic is another satirical edit, likely intended for humor or social commentary.

Context and Source Credibility

The @ElonMuskAOC account’s parody nature, combining two polarizing figures, suggests the post was meant as satire. The image lacks verifiable details like the survey’s conductor, sample size, or methodology, further undermining its credibility. Recent polls, such as one by Yahoo News in 2025, rank Russia as the top threat, with no mention of groups like "Liberal Women."

User reactions on X, including a reply from @th3ndit promoting cryptocurrency and @Osman102700 simply stating "Agreed," indicate limited serious engagement, aligning with the post’s humorous intent.

Implications of the Satire

The meme likely aims to critique political narratives, possibly mocking how certain groups, such as liberal or feminist movements, are scapegoated for global issues. It may also satirize the original 2019 survey’s focus on Trump by replacing him with an absurd category, highlighting cultural or political divides. The exaggerated 41% for "Liberal Women" compared to leaders like Kim Jong Un underscores its satirical nature.

While the image doesn’t address economic impacts directly, it reflects broader societal debates over gender roles and political ideologies, which can influence public discourse in Germany and globally.

Why This Matters

The spread of satirical content like this X post underscores the challenges of combating misinformation on social media. While intended as humor, such memes can be mistaken for fact, fueling divisive narratives. Understanding the origins and intent behind viral graphics is crucial for media literacy, especially in an era of heightened political polarization.

Key Takeaways

• The X post by @ElonMuskAOC is a satirical meme, not a real German survey, ranking "Liberal Women" as the greatest threat to world peace.
• It’s likely altered from a 2019 YouGov survey where Donald Trump was ranked first at 41%.
• The parody account and lack of verifiable details confirm the graphic’s lack of credibility.
• The meme reflects satirical commentary on political scapegoating and cultural divides.

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Sources: X Post, DW, Newsweek, Reuters, Yahoo News.