The USAID–Internews Media Cartel:

 This article discusses Internews Network, a nonprofit media organization significantly funded by USAID since 2008, raising concerns about its transparency and operations.

• Funding and Influence: Internews has received hundreds of millions in U. S. taxpayer dollars to train journalists and produce media content globally. This funding primarily comes from USAID and other government agencies, with over 95% of its revenue sourced from the government.

• Governance and Transparency Issues: There are alarming signs that Internews is erasing or modifying critical information related to its leadership and funding. This is evident in the removal of details regarding its Board of Directors and key staff from its websites, especially around significant dates like Inauguration Day 2025.

• Executive Compensation: The compensation for top executives at Internews is notably high. CEO Jeanne Bourgault earns over $342,000, making her one of the top-paid in the nonprofit sector reliant on federal funds.

• Use of Offshore Entities: Internews operates at least one subsidiary in the Cayman Islands, raising questions about the necessity of offshore structures for a tax-funded nonprofit.

• Policy Influence Spending: Despite claiming to remain nonpartisan, Internews's expenditures reveal attempts to influence policy beyond merely supporting independent journalism.

• Dependence on U. S. Funding: A 2023 audit confirms that Internews relies almost entirely on U. S. taxpayer funding, stating that any interruption would adversely affect its operations.

• Scrubbing Information: Internews has systematically removed information related to its programs, including a previously extensive initiative focusing on gender and sexual minorities, which was rebranded to remove references to sexual minorities.

• Partnership with Clinton Global Initiative: Internews partnered with the Clinton Global Initiative for a $10 million media fund; however, references to this partnership have been downplayed or removed from its website.

Internews's lack of transparency regarding its operations, funding, and relationship with government entities raises significant concerns. It calls for investigation and accountability from lawmakers to ensure taxpayer dollars are not supporting unaccountable media influence. The article emphasizes the need for immediate actions to halt funding until transparency is achieved. 

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/02/the_usaid_internews_media_cartel.html