Discussing Covert Payments to Social Media Influencers

Astroturfed social media from special interest groups and politicians is becoming the norm rather than the exception.

Apr 09, 2025

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I joined RealClearInvestigation’s Maggie Miller on her new show to discuss our recent reporting on the secret $9 million dark money fund used to pay influencers on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube during the presidential election last year.

If you missed the story, here is a link. See the interview below:

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Discussing Covert Payments to Social Media Influencers

Astroturfed social media from special interest groups and politicians is becoming the norm rather than the exception.

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