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The situation presents a significant challenge for many legacy media companies, which, unbeknownst to the public, have been benefiting from vast sums of government funding. The details surrounding this financial relationship are beginning to surface, revealing a potentially intricate network of subsidies that have supported media giants while simultaneously working against new media voices. For instance, President Trump recently questioned why organizations like Politico and the New York Times have received substantial funds and suggested that these payments could be linked to the companies' negative portrayal of his administration.