Recent reports have exposed that leftist donors, including George Soros, are quietly funding media outlets that present themselves as conservative, leading to widespread concern among conservatives. Compact magazine, founded by conservative editor Sohrab Ahmari, is one such example, having received significant financial support from Soros’ Open Society Foundations.
Compact promotes traditional values and figures like Viktor Orbán, appealing to conservative readers. However, the financial ties to Soros have left many questioning whether the magazine is genuinely conservative and wondering what the motivations for the funding could be.
Critics argue that the funding is part of a larger effort to manipulate the conservative narrative, using the appearance of conservative values to push a leftist agenda.
Have said for years that compact is a commie publication. jacobin 2.0.
Vindicated. pic.twitter.com/0dbqaKWAHY
— Aimee Terese (@aimeeterese) October 23, 2024
This concern extends beyond Compact. All Seasons Press, a publisher known for signing conservative authors, has been revealed to have ties to Scott Bessent, a former Soros associate. Conservative author Lee Smith, who had signed a book deal with All Seasons Press, sued the publisher after his book, which was critical of global elites, including Soros, faced suppression attempts. The lawsuit revealed that the press had hidden its connection to Bessent, raising suspicions about its true motivations.
These revelations have sparked outrage within conservative circles. Many now fear that left-wing donors are using their financial resources to control conservative platforms, influencing the messaging within conservative media in ways that serve leftist goals.
The concern is that these outlets, while appearing conservative, are being used to undermine the conservative movement from within.
Let me get this straight: Compact Magazine is funded by Soros foundation money?
Like actually?
— Kale Zelden (@kalezelden) October 23, 2024