Politico’s Dirty Little Secret: $27 Million in Taxpayer-Funded Propaganda?

Politico Caught Red-Handed—But Claims It’s All Just Business as Usual

You ever wonder why the mainstream press always seems to carry water for the government? Why stories that should be blown wide open—like Hunter Biden’s laptop—get buried, while anonymous “intelligence officials” dictate the news cycle?

Well, here’s a little clue: they’re getting paid to do it.

Politico, the self-proclaimed watchdog of Washington, has been caught receiving up to $27 million in taxpayer funds through government “subscriptions” to their Politico Pro service. Let’s be blunt—this isn’t some innocent procurement of office supplies. This is a way for the federal government to quietly inject cash into a media organization that pushes its preferred narratives.

And what was Politico’s response?

“We have never received any government funding—no subsidies, no grants, no handouts. Not one dime, ever, in 18 years.”

That’s right, folks. They don’t count $27 million in government money as government money. It’s just a “transaction.” Like Hunter Biden’s art sales were just “transactions.” Totally above board, right?

The White House Confirms the Grift

It gets worse. On Wednesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt openly admitted that Politico has received more than $8 million in taxpayer dollars to “essentially subsidize subscriptions.”

So while independent journalists have to fight tooth and nail to stay afloat, Politico gets a multimillion-dollar sugar daddy in the form of Uncle Sam.

And here’s the kicker: this isn’t just about Politico.

The New York Times—the same rag that called Hunter Biden’s laptop “Russian disinformation”—has pocketed $3.1 million in government funds. The BBC, Britain’s own taxpayer-funded propaganda machine, has scooped up $3.2 million from Uncle Sam.

Who Really Owns Politico?

In 2021, Politico was sold for $1 billion to Axel Springer, a German media conglomerate that also owns Business Insider. That means your tax dollars are effectively subsidizing a foreign corporation—one that openly promotes globalist policies and wields enormous influence over Western media.

Let that sink in. The U.S. government is using your money to fund a foreign-owned news outlet that shapes domestic political discourse.

The Endgame: Manufacturing Consent

This isn’t about journalism. It’s about control. It’s about ensuring that the “right” stories get amplified while inconvenient truths get buried. It’s about propping up media outlets that serve as mouthpieces for the establishment.

And if you dare to expose their racket? They’ll call you a conspiracy theorist, deplatform you, or simply ignore you.

But the receipts are right there. USASPENDING.gov shows exactly where the money is flowing. This is state-sponsored media—hidden in plain sight.

What Can You Do?

It’s simple: stop feeding the beast.

Ditch the corporate media. Support independent journalists who aren’t on the government’s payroll. Question every narrative they shove down your throat.

And most importantly, protect yourself from the coming financial collapse. When governments get desperate, they tighten their grip—on your money, your speech, and your freedom.

Download Seven Steps to Protect Yourself from Bank Failure by Bill Brocius before it’s too late. Get it here.

Because when the next crisis hits, you don’t want to be caught in the crossfire of their lies.