What is the truth about USAID funding Politico?

Contrary to viral claims that USAID gave Politico $8 million in taxpayer funds, making it 'state funded media', the actual financial support was significantly less than reported. The clip clarifies this misleading narrative that has been spreading across political circles. Rather than direct funding, USAID's support was primarily for subscriptions to specialized services, not general operational funding as suggested by conservative commentators. This is part of a larger pattern of misinformation in today's political landscape where misleading statements and misunderstandings are weaponized and go viral, affecting public perceptions of government spending and media independence.