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Published January 29, 2026
USA Today interviewed Yini Zhang about her expertise in social media and political communication for an article about social media battles between federal agencies and protesters. Zhang responded to growing concern about a shift in tone from Department of Homeland Security agents on social media platforms. "The tone is assertive, emphasizing that the agency is doing the right thing, and sometimes it's kind of combative,” she said.
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