Staff Reports
A scandal has erupted that rivals the worst cover-ups in the history of American media. In a revelation that has left many scratching their heads and others rolling their eyes, open-source federal documents unveiled a shocking truth: various news organizations have been the recipients of staggering sums of taxpayer money disguised as “subscriptions.” This could easily be mistaken for a 1950s payola scheme, except instead of artists being funded, it’s our beloved media who are hitting the jackpot courtesy of Uncle Sam.
President Trump was quick to respond to this glaring example of government overreach, calling out the blatant misuse of public funds to bankroll media outlets that are not just indifferent but often downright hostile to conservative values. Tens of millions of taxpayer dollars have been poured into media coffers while these same outlets relish in tearing down the very administration that indirectly lines their pockets. It’s a farce that should not stand in any free society.
News organizations, including Politico, have tried to downplay the situation with the classic “nothing to see here, folks” defense. They insist they have no ties to government funding, claiming their operations are as independent as a raccoon in a dumpster. In an effort to save face, Politico asserted that it has never received a dime in government subsidies or grants during its nearly two-decade operation. Apparently, the mountains of cash spent on “Pro” subscriptions by federal employees are just standard operating procedures, not an elaborate scheme to keep the media on a tight leash.
One has to question the rationale behind the government acquiring these subscriptions at such an inflated rate. For many, it raises eyebrows and suspicion. Why is it necessary for government employees to indulge in high-priced news content? The rationale of efficiency and productivity sounds like a flimsy excuse when one considers that these subsidies mostly benefited outlets known for their left-leaning bias. The more significant question ought to be whether these subscriptions serve to strengthen the media’s output or merely ensure that dissenting narratives are squashed in favor of a smoother image for the administration.
For Politico, NYT, and the AP, the massive increase in their subscription business with the US govt coincides with Biden's election and is really obvious by Feb 2021, his first full month in office.
The Media Is Lying to You About Their Government Funding https://t.co/0cB06FmoqV
— Warren Hultquist (@whultquist) February 10, 2025
The connections between Biden’s administration and major news outlets like Politico, The New York Times, and the Associated Press are glaringly apparent. A significant uptick in subscriptions occurred precisely when Biden took office, a fact that cannot be swept under the rug. During the Trump and Obama administrations, there was no such trend—only under Biden’s reign did we witness a feeding frenzy of taxpayer dollars flowing into media enterprises that so eagerly laud the current administration.
In light of these developments, it is clear that an independent investigation is paramount. The American people deserve a full, transparent account of how their tax dollars are being used to support a media landscape that may very well be playing a part in the political theater against them. It isn’t enough to let the culprits shrug off these allegations; accountability is essential, and it’s high time that those connected to this financial web be exposed.
