DOGE Exposes $9 Million Defense Department Payout to Reuters for Large-Scale Social Deception Project

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The Defense Department awarded Reuters a $9,147,532 contract for "large-scale social deception" and "active social engineering" between 2018 and 2022. The contract's presence raises significant concerns regarding government-funded influence operations and the involvement of media companies in them, even though the specifics of what this involves are yet unknown. Elon Musk's disclosure has provoked criticism, with 47th President Donald Trump calling on Reuters to reimburse the funds.

According to a procurement order, the Defense Department's agreement with Reuters provided funding for initiatives pertaining to "big scale social deception" and "active social engineering." Reuters claims that Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) functions independently of its newsroom and has refuted any direct link between the contract and its journalistic activities. Both Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have attacked the deal, with Musk referring to Reuters as a "total scam."

The Defense Department's multimillion-dollar deal with Reuters for "big scale social deception" has sparked new worries about government control over media outlets. Elon Musk tweeted a purchase order that revealed the deal, which extended from 2018 to 2022. This raised questions about the extent and intent of the agreement.

Reuters did not explicitly address whether the federal government routinely collaborates with the organization to deceive the public when asked about the contract. Steve Rubley, the CEO of Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS), asserted that TRSS is a "separate U.S. legal entity" from Reuters News and operates independently. Nevertheless, this explanation has not allayed skepticism, particularly in light of the long-standing allegations that Reuters has collaborated with the government to promote its narratives in the past.

The controversy was addressed by President Donald Trump, who urged Reuters to "GIVE BACK THE MONEY, NOW!" He cited the contract as additional evidence of the left-wing media's affiliation with government interests. Musk, who has been vocal about the issues of corruption and misinformation, characterized the disclosure as "a complete sham" and declared that he would investigate the financial connections between Reuters and the government.

Reuters has consistently positioned itself as a news agency that is impartial and ethical, asserting that it is committed to the preservation of "the principles of freedom and integrity." Nevertheless, this contract raises substantial concerns regarding the possibility that its coverage has been influenced by financial ties to government agencies. The alleged connections between Reuters and intelligence operations have been previously reported by journalist Carl Bernstein, which has exacerbated concerns regarding the organization's independence.

In response to claims made on social media by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump that the company was involved in "large-scale social deception" for the government, Thomson Reuters said on Thursday that its business with the U.S. Department of Defense was "inaccurately represented."

Although the entire ramifications of this deal are still unknown, its revelation raises urgent concerns regarding the media landscape's integrity and the degree to which the government uses "social deception" tactics to influence public opinion. Reuters will probably come under more pressure to explain its ties with the federal government as the level of scrutiny increases.

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