President Trump falsely accused USAID of using billions to fund fake news media, targeting Politico specifically. The misleading claim of $8 million in grant aid was debunked, revealing that only $44,000 was spent on subscriptions. Politico's management clarified the organization's independence from government funding, attributing their coverage to journalistic integrity. Despite clarification from Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt that the spending was mischaracterized, Trump amplified the falsehood, inciting further mistrust among his supporters towards media, portraying it as corrupt.
In response to accusations regarding USAID funding, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that expenditures were for subscriptions to Politico, not grants, which had caused confusion among conservatives.
Politico's CEO and editor-in-chief emphasized that the organization has never received government funding directly, and the success of subscriptions reflects the quality of its journalism.
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