CBS News investigation reveals World Bank ads appearing under pro-Nazi posts on X, leading to immediate advertising suspension.
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Why was the World Bank advertising on Twitter (or anywhere) in the first place?

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Advertising and propaganda are the same thing

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Ok but then who exactly is the World Bank propagandizing to on Twitter?

Good news! You may be pre-qualified!

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For an interest free loan!*

*If the loan is not repaid back by the end of the term, we will crush your country in debt and seize all natural resources to pay it back.

Good point! Unless they have competitors, it’s strange when they advertise at all.

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