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The Federalist

United States·English

The Federalist is an American online magazine and podcast founded in 2013 that focuses on politics, culture, and religion from a conservative perspective. The outlet is known for its support of Donald Trump, criticism of mainstream media, and advocacy for conservative values. It has faced criticism for publishing content characterized as conspiracy-laden and for promoting false claims regarding the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Political Bias

Bias

LR
Right

Funding

LowHi
Limited (1/10)

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Ownership & Funding
Ownership StructurePrivate Company
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The Federalist(This outlet)
Funding ModelAdvertising, Donations
Funding TransparencyLimited Disclosure (1/10)
Top Funders / Donors
advertising60%
individual40%
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Documented Incidents

The outlet has been involved in several controversies, including allegations of promoting racially charged content, such as a previously used 'black crime' tag. It has also been criticized for failing to disclose its financial backers, and in 2020, it faced attempts by Google to demonetize its content due to its reporting on COVID-19.

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Date AddedMay 6, 2026
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