Staff Reports
The drama surrounding the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) just got a little juicier, with revelations about taxpayer funds being funneled to certain media outlets. The mainstream media, often dubbed “legacy media” (probably because they cling to old-school practices instead of adapting to the truth), have been raking in millions on the backs of American taxpayers. In a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made it clear that this financial party is over and that the American people won’t be footing the bill for the media’s coffee runs any longer.
During this noteworthy briefing, a reporter inquired whether President Trump had any comments on the media’s newfound influence thanks to taxpayer dollars. Leavitt, clearly informed about what was going down, stated that POLITICO was among the proud recipients of more than $8 million, money that essentially subsidized subscriptions to their service. It seems the White House was not amused by this arrangement, and Leavitt assured the press that plans were underway to cut off this particular tap.
This is perfect.
Karoline Leavitt calls out media outlets like POLITICO for being funded by USAID and promises to end their fake news slush fund permanently.
Our White House Press Secretary has a little bit of Trump in her! pic.twitter.com/mEzg6hdGAn
— Nick Adams (@NickAdamsinUSA) February 5, 2025
USAID’s funding of media outlets might just be one of the more bizarre things to come out of the swamp, but Leavitt stressed that the Trump administration is focused on safeguarding the taxpayer’s hard-earned money. She reiterated that the government is combing through its expenses with a fine-tooth comb to prioritize what really matters—the American people. Unfettered funds for a media entity that regurgitates politically biased news will now be a thing of the past, which, frankly, sounds like a win for the average taxpayer.
As the Democrats lament the potential cuts and express faux outrage, Leavitt wasn’t shy about calling out their hypocrisy—pointing out that they seem more concerned about the loss of funding to their buddies in the media than the actual plight of the American people. North Carolinians recovering from Hurricane Helene and Californians still dealing with recent wildfires have not seen a smidge of support from the party that claims to champion their cause. Instead, the Trump administration has vowed to prioritize the needs of everyday Americans over politically connected media outlets.
In a world where taxpayer dollars should be spent with due diligence, Leavitt highlighted that funding projects that don’t serve the interests of the American public will be axed. The only surprise here is that it took this long for someone to point out that helping terrorists with U.S. funds isn’t exactly what the Founding Fathers envisioned when they drafted the Constitution. As the briefing concluded, Leavitt delivered her coup de grâce, emphasizing that taxpayer money should serve the citizens of this nation, not add zeros to the bank accounts of partisan media moguls.
