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Supporting this narrative, analysis of the financial relationships between the government and media outlets reveals a pattern reminiscent of a crumbling house of cards. Former Trump administration communications official Liz Churchill confirmed that USAID would be ceasing these payments. Questions loom over how long these subsidies have sustained organizations that seem increasingly disconnected from their audiences.
According to reports, the total funding that Politico received over the last four years exceeded $30 million, not all of which came directly from USAID. Other government departments contributed significantly, indicating that the issue is broader than just one agency’s financial support.