The progressive media’s newest player wants you to believe it’s fueled entirely by readers and guided only by the truth.
A Mission That Sounds Noble Until You Read the Fine Print
Selling itself as reader-supported journalism, Drop Site claims to expose war rooms, intelligence agencies, and political power brokers with fearless reporting.
It looks refreshing on the surface, but the moment any outlet asks for donations in the name of independence and then quietly collects large grants behind the scenes, the message becomes marketing rather than principle.
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The Money Behind the Curtain
Identifying yourself as independent doesn’t guarantee accuracy. According to multiple reports, the Open Society Foundations provided a $250,000 grant that flowed through a fiscal sponsor to help establish Drop Site’s Middle East desk, making it easier to advertise reader-funded purity while keeping donors in the shadows.
If any newsroom accepts money from the most influential progressive force on the planet, it can’t claim the freedom it advertises; it becomes a project aligned with an agenda, even if the staff never admits it in public.
Coverage That Tells the Real Story
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There wasn’t an attempt at objective journalism; it was simply curation with intent.
Domestic policy topics receive less attention, even though they were used to justify fundraising, because when an outlet decides to spotlight them, it often reveals more truth than the words on the donation page.
The Antisemitic Shadow Behind the Messaging
Soros-aligned initiatives have a long track record of supporting movements and messaging that undercuts the Jewish state.
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There’s no need to look up a financial disclosure to see the line that runs from funder to newsroom, especially when an outlet insists on its independence while simultaneously producing content that mirrors its benefactor’s ideology. Any claim to the contrary falls apart.
Why Transparency Matters in a Fractured Media Age
Americans are drowning in information while starving for honesty. Every outlet claims to be the antidote to manipulation, and every new journalist-funded platform claims purity.
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Despite what the site claims, this fact isn’t a minor oversight: it’s a deliberate choice.
Trust requires disclosure, especially in the media. Without it, the product becomes political influence disguised as reporting.
Final Thoughts
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This setup isn’t anything the public is obligated to accept at face value. Americans deserve media that speaks openly about its backers, and anything less is misdirection; and misdirection is the quiet way influence spreads.
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* Original Article:
https://pjmedia.com/david-manney/2025/11/16/from-soros-grants-to-selective-coverage-the-drop-site-model-n4946063