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RIP Money - Summary of the Internet – April 7, 2025
Markets crash, Meta ghosts fact-checkers, and Bill Ackman gives Trump a warning like he’s his dad.
Hi ! America just hit the gas on economic panic, reversed into misinformation freedom, and then blamed China for not wanting to talk about TikTok. Somewhere in the middle of this mess, Meta said “You guys can figure out what’s real now,” and Bill Ackman tried to stage a billionaire intervention. The vibes? Chaotic good with a side of "wait, should I be worried? |

Pictured here, your 401K.
Top 3 Trending Topics
1. 🌍 Global Market Meltdown
What happened:
President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on nearly all imported goods sent shockwaves across the global economy overnight. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 8%, with cascading effects through Asia and Europe. U.S. futures opened red, while China retaliated by halting progress on the pending TikTok acquisition deal. Trump, in a combative press conference, described the tariffs as “economic medicine,” downplaying the panic as temporary and necessary.
Why it’s hot:
It’s not just an economic story—it’s an emotional one. Millions of people are watching their investments shrink and their anxieties rise. The sweeping nature of the tariffs has touched nearly every major market, from EVs to consumer goods, making this a cross-niche opportunity for creators in finance, business, politics, and lifestyle.
Post Ideas:
TikTok: “POV: You just opened your investment app and it looks like a horror movie.”
Instagram Carousel: “5 Things You Need to Know About the Global Market Crash (and how to stay calm)”
Twitter/X: “Is Trump’s trade war tanking your retirement fund? My 401k is down __%. Let’s compare.”
CTA:
Drop a 📉 if your wallet’s hurting or a 💰 if you're buying the dip today.
2. 🧾 Meta Ends U.S. Fact-Checking Program
What happened:
Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Threads) officially shut down its third-party fact-checking efforts in the U.S. today, opting instead to rely on its new "Community Notes" system—a crowdsourced approach to adding context to posts, similar to Elon Musk’s X. Posts will no longer be labeled or suppressed for being false, sparking concern that this move could unleash a flood of misinformation heading into election season.
Why it’s hot:
It’s a tectonic shift in how misinformation is handled online, and it touches core tensions around free speech, tech power, and truth. Creators can now explore the wild west of what’s allowed on social platforms—and audiences are already debating whether this is bold progress or a dangerous rollback.
Post Ideas:
TikTok: “What can I post now that Meta’s fact-checking is gone? Let’s test it 😈”
IG Story Poll: “Meta ended fact-checking today. Good move or bad idea?”
Twitter/X: “Meta just deleted its fact-checking program. Here’s what that means for 2025 politics, creators, and truth online 🧵”
CTA:
Is this a freedom flex or misinformation meltdown? Let us know below.
3. 💼 Bill Ackman Publicly Warns Trump on Tariffs

Bill Ackman, Billionaire! So rich he never has a hair out of… wait.
What happened:
In a dramatic break from his earlier support, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman publicly urged Trump to pause his new tariff policies, warning of "economic nuclear war" and growing discontent among business leaders. Ackman, who endorsed Trump in 2024, now says the President is “losing the confidence of the business world” and recommended a 90-day timeout for negotiations.
Why it’s hot:
It’s rare to see high-profile financial backers flip publicly—and this one feels like a scripted HBO drama. It puts a spotlight on Trump’s most controversial economic move, adds elite credibility to the criticism, and gives creators a compelling David-vs-Goliath-style rift to dissect.
Post Ideas:
TikTok: “Billionaire vs. President: What Bill Ackman just told Trump (and why it matters)”
IG Carousel: “5 Key Quotes from Ackman’s Anti-Tariff Statement”
Twitter/X: “Ackman warned Trump of ‘economic nuclear war.’ The billionaire bromance is officially over. Thoughts?”
CTA:
Do you think Trump will listen? Hit 👍 for yes, 👎 for LOL no.
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So… Meta just ended fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. That means: no more labels, no more warnings, no more quiet deboosting for false info. Just you, your post, and the unfiltered chaos of the internet.
Which raises the question: are we entering a golden age of free expression… or just unbuckling our seatbelt on a rollercoaster of misinformation?
Whichever side you land on—Team “finally, we can speak freely” or Team “wait, so nothing gets flagged now?”—one thing’s clear: the ground rules just changed.
Welcome to the new Wild West of the algorithm. Buckle up.

📈 Other Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore
4. 🦙 Meta Releases Llama 4 AI

This thing creeps me out. The mascot, not the AI.
Meta just rolled out Llama 4, its most advanced AI model yet, and teased new AI-integrated glasses launching by 2027. The Llama series has been Meta’s answer to ChatGPT, and early demos suggest major improvements in multilingual reasoning and creative output. Expect tech creators to start benchmarking it heavily this week.
💡 Post: “Just tested Llama 4 vs GPT-4. Here’s what surprised me…”
🗣️ CTA: First impressions of Meta’s new AI? Drop your reviews below.
5. 🤡 X Cracks Down on Parody Accounts
X (Twitter) will now require parody accounts to label themselves before their profile names, making it harder to go incognito while satirizing brands or public figures. It’s part of a wider push to distinguish between real and satirical content ahead of the 2025 U.S. election cycle.
💡 Post: “X’s new parody rules just killed half my timeline. Pour one out.”
🗣️ CTA: Tag your favorite parody account while they still exist.
6. 📹 LinkedIn Tests Shortform Video Feed
LinkedIn is piloting a TikTok-style “Video Trends” feed to encourage short, punchy videos from users. It’s the platform’s biggest push into creator-style content—and a bet that shortform can work in a suit-and-tie setting.
💡 Post: “What if LinkedIn became TikTok? My career takes, in 15 seconds or less.”
🗣️ CTA: Would you scroll a vertical feed on LinkedIn? Vote yes/no.
7. ♿ TikTok Adds Alt Text for Images
TikTok now lets users add alt text to still image posts, improving accessibility for visually impaired users. It’s part of a broader push by platforms to make content more inclusive.
💡 Post: “How to use TikTok’s new alt text feature (and why it matters)”
🗣️ CTA: Are you adding alt text to your posts?
8. 💬 WhatsApp Expands Business Messaging Capabilities
Businesses can now send promotional messages via WhatsApp—but users will have built-in opt-out options. It’s a big update that merges direct messaging with marketing at scale, with clear implications for brand-to-consumer communication.
💡 Post: “WhatsApp just became a CRM. Is that good or creepy?”
🗣️ CTA: Would you opt out of WhatsApp promos? 👍 or 👎
9. 🐊 “Bombardiro Crocodilo” AI Meme Trend
Bizarre TikToks featuring crocodile-headed fighter jets and chaotic Italian voiceovers have gone viral under the label “Bombardiro Crocodilo.” It’s absurdist AI content at its peak—nonsensical, hilarious, and totally hypnotic.
💡 Post: “I asked AI to make me a crocodile jet warlord. It delivered.”
🗣️ CTA: What’s your weird score on this trend? 1–10.
10. 🎤 Ariana Grande’s “Warm” Sparks Joy Trend
Her new track “warm” is fueling a TikTok movement where users share heartfelt moments of personal growth, self-love, and celebration. Think “photo dump but wholesome.”
💡 Post: “The ‘warm’ trend made me cry. Here’s my happy montage.”
🗣️ CTA: What’s been your warmest 2025 moment?

🏷️ Trending Hashtags to Jack
#MarketCrash – It’s everywhere. Finance, lifestyle, meme content… dive in.
#TrumpTariffs – Hot takes and cold facts welcome.
#BombardioCrocodilo – AI absurdity that’s breaking brains and algorithms.
#MetaFactCheck – Start a convo about what truth even means now.
#warm – Grande-fueled good vibes = easy engagement.
💡. Engagement Tip of the Day
📌 “Two posts, one trend.” First post: Break the news. Second post: Your take. Double your content from the same topic and catch both early and late engagement waves.
🔮 Looking Ahead
Seatrade Cruise Global (April 7–10): Expect yacht-core and sustainability talk from Miami.
Business Events Industry Week: Corporate FOMO, future of work—ripe for trendjacking.
Video Game Launches: ‘South of Midnight’ and ‘Fatal Fury’ are heating up gamer feeds.