Gil Gatch, a public figure active on social media, recently addressed issues related to misinformation and political endorsements in South Carolina through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter).
On April 7, 2026, Gatch warned followers about fraudulent activity involving the judiciary: “Just confirmed—this is a FAKE ACCOUNT!! The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court does not have a Facebook page. Please report!! https://t.co/fTXrJRLFAt”. This statement follows ongoing concerns about impersonation and fake accounts targeting high-profile individuals.
The following day, April 8, 2026, Gatch highlighted an endorsement in the gubernatorial race: “Leading National Pro-Life Group Endorses Battle-Ready Leader Pamela Evette for SC-Gov @PamelaEvette https://t.co/YJ4lQ4NrTS”. Shortly after this post, he added his support with another message: “Great endorsement! https://t.co/sL9pWovuSb”.
Impersonation attempts on social media platforms are an ongoing challenge for public figures and institutions. Law enforcement agencies and technology companies have advised users to remain vigilant against such activities by reporting suspicious accounts. In South Carolina politics, endorsements from national advocacy groups can influence primary campaigns and draw attention to candidates’ positions on key issues such as abortion policy.
