Tech EXCLUSIVE: Woke furry hijacks social channels for right-wing group that published government DEI Watch List Federal employees are listed for offenses such as using pronouns in their bios. (Licensed)The old X account for the conservative non-profit known as the American Accountability Foundation (AAF), the group behind the controversial DEI Watch List, was hijacked by a self-described woke furry.Featured VideoThe effort began after the launch of DEI Watch List, a website that names and shames civil servants for promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), posting pictures and job titles. The page inadvertently listed the AAFs retired X handle, @exposingbiden, as opposed to its current one, @Theswampmonitor, on its homepage.On Tuesday, a social media user, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to fear of harassment, told the Daily Dot they noticed that the @exposingbiden handle was up for grabs after seeing it listed on the DEI Watch List website.AdvertisementUsing the name WokeFurry69, the prankster registered the AAFs previous handle and quickly updated the picture and bio.Gay Furry | they/them | proud supporter of #DarkWoke, the bio states.A pinned post on the profile showcases the music video for Rick Astleys Never Gonna Give You Up.AdvertisementIn remarks to the Daily Dot, WokeFurry69 stated they were just a regular person living life.I just figured I would claim the handle lmao, they said.The DEI Watch List website stirred controversy in recent days for targeting federal workers. A section titled dossiers lists information on 57 separate government employees. Each dossier lists a name, salary, and job position, as well as other data such as perceived offenses. The vast majority of those named by the DEI Watch List are either Black or women.AdvertisementAmong the offenses listed, the civil servants are targeted for things such as donating to Democratic politicians or using pronouns in their online bios.The service even includes a Tip Line where visitors can provide additional information on individuals profiled on this site, or suggestions for additional dossiers.Prior to the launch of the watch list, the Associated Press reported in June 2024 that AAF, thanks in part to a $100,000 grant from the Heritage Foundation, was quietly working to gather information on civil servants ahead of a second term for President Donald Trump.AdvertisementThe AAFs leader, a seasoned political operative named Tom Jones, spent the run-up to the 2024 election digging into the backgrounds, social media posts, and commentary of key high-ranking government employees.The DEI Watch List is already causing concern among federal workers, given its large focus on the Department of Health and Human Services.One individual listed on the site, who spoke on the condition of anonymity with NBC News, described the watch list as unnerving.My name and my picture is there, and in 2025, its very simple to Google and look up someones home address and all kinds of things that potentially put me at risk, the individual said. I dont know what the intention of the list is for. Its just kind of a scary place to be.AdvertisementInternet culture is chaoticbut well break it down for you in one daily email. Sign up for the Daily Dots web_crawlr newsletterhere. Youll get the best (and worst) of the internet straight into your inbox.