The White House Is Already One Of The Most Blocked Accounts On Bluesky
The White House is already one of the most blocked accounts on Bluesky—just days after joining the platform. The move comes as the Trump administration expands its online messaging strategy, targeting social media users across multiple platforms.
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In its first post, the official White House Bluesky account shared a highlight reel of former President Trump’s speeches and memes, captioned, “What’s up, Bluesky? We thought you might’ve missed some of our greatest hits.” The post immediately sparked backlash and waves of blocks from users who weren’t amused.
Government Agencies Follow The White House To Bluesky
Soon after, several government departments — including Homeland Security, Commerce, Transportation, Interior, Health and Human Services, State, and even the Department of War — launched their own Bluesky accounts. Each posted messages attacking Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
The Department of State’s post read, “We heard this is a great place to have an open and honest dialogue, so we’re here to talk about how the Democrat shutdown is undermining our country.”
However, legal experts were quick to point out that such statements might violate the Hatch Act, which restricts political activity by government officials.
Why Bluesky Users Are Blocking The White House
Bluesky’s user base is largely progressive, viewing the platform as a left-leaning alternative to Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter). So when the White House joined with a trolling, partisan tone, the reaction was swift — and not in its favor.
“The reason they’re coming after this place is because they can’t control the people on it and it drives them nuts,” wrote The Onion CEO Ben Collins, summing up the sentiment of many users.
Bluesky users responded with humor and digital defiance. Comedian Paul F. Tompkins even encouraged followers to join in, calling it “weirdly fun to block the White House.” The result? Within hours, the White House became one of the most blocked accounts on Bluesky.
A Social Media Strategy That Backfired
While the administration’s goal seemed to be stirring debate and attention, the backlash suggests it may have underestimated Bluesky’s community culture. Many users see Bluesky as a refuge from political trolling and divisive rhetoric common on X.
Instead of sparking dialogue, the move only reinforced the platform’s rejection of partisan intrusion — a digital reminder that not every social network is open to government spin.
The White House’s attempt to go viral on Bluesky ended up proving the opposite: authenticity still matters online. As of now, the White House is already one of the most blocked accounts on Bluesky, signaling that users there aren’t interested in recycled political theater — they’re interested in genuine conversations.
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