The Krassenstein brothers, Brian and Ed Krassenstein, are American twin brothers born in 1981 who are known as writers, entrepreneurs, and social media personalities. They gained prominence during Donald Trump's presidency for frequently making anti-Trump replies on Twitter. Both graduated from Rutgers University with degrees in economics and reside in Fort Myers, Florida. They began their entrepreneurial journey early, starting with selling baseball cards online at age 15 and later running various internet forums. Their business ventures have included co-founding 3DPrint.com, an online resource for 3D printing, and Hill Reporter, a political news portal. They have also been involved in NFT marketplaces. The brothers have been politically active on Twitter, especially as part of the "Resistance" movement against Trump, engaging frequently with political figures and commentary. They were suspended from Twitter in 2019 over allegations of operating fake accounts, which they denied, and had their accounts reinstated in 2022. In 2017, their homes and web operations were raided by the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with the promotion of high-yield investment programs (HYIPs) on forums they managed. They denied wrongdoing and were never charged, later settling with the government by forfeiting assets but maintaining they only sold advertising space and were unaware of fraudulent activities. Brian is also known as a media executive and entrepreneur with significant experience in digital publishing and advertising, while Ed has a notable social media presence and is known for his political commentary. Overall, the Krassenstein brothers are recognized for their mix of digital entrepreneurship, political activism, and social media influence.
