Staff Reports
The debate over the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) isn’t just about humanitarian aid, like food and medical supplies—it also includes funding for media manipulation. Some organizations, like Internews and its domestic arm, the Listening Post Collective, are using taxpayer dollars to shape narratives and reshape American journalism. This practice is concerning because it influences not only foreign media but also American journalism.
Internews, a non-governmental organization, has received significant funding from taxpayers, primarily through USAID and other federal agencies. Despite also receiving money from left-wing donors like George Soros and the Clinton Global Initiative, the organization remains heavily dependent on government funding. The Listening Post Collective, associated with Internews, claims to support struggling local news but is accused of pushing a particular ideological agenda through activist journalists.
🔥 EXPOSED: YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK! 🔥
Ever wonder why the media sounds like an echo chamber? Turns out, USAID has been funding over 6,200 journalists, 707 news outlets, and 279 media organizations across 30 countries!
And it gets better… POLITICO, a supposedly "independent"… pic.twitter.com/IsiaWO2MQK
— Francois Leclerc (@f_leclerc20037) February 6, 2025
Rather than promoting neutral journalism, the Listening Post Collective aims to create a media industry segmented by race and ideology. By funding media manipulation operations like Internews, taxpayers are essentially subsidizing a left-wing agenda pushed by wealthy donors. This kind of manipulation and bias in the media is concerning, as it undermines the principles of objective reporting and a free press.
It’s time for the government to take action and hold organizations like USAID, Internews, and the Listening Post Collective accountable for their use of taxpayer dollars. This includes demanding transparency, accountability, and a full investigation into their activities. Cutting funding for these organizations and preventing further taxpayer-backed propaganda is crucial to upholding the integrity of journalism and ensuring a free and unbiased press. The Trump administration and Congress must prioritize addressing this issue to protect the American public from media manipulation.
