CONSERVATIVE WAVE: US To Exclude French Rightwing Media From Grant Program for MAGA-Aligned Outlets Over Next Year’s Presidential Election

The U.S. State Department plans to allocate $4 million to boost right-wing media outlets in Europe as part of a larger $25 million initiative supporting conservative causes. This move aligns with a core Trump policy to cultivate resistance to the current European trajectory and promote national character. However, French media outlets have been excluded from this grant program following their objections to potential foreign interference in their upcoming presidential elections.

• The U.S. State Department is reportedly dedicating $4 million to support “patriot media” in Europe.
• This funding is part of a larger package of at least $25 million for conservative civil society groups in the region.
• The initiative aims to support European nations in correcting their current trajectory and fostering “civilizational self-confidence.”
• French applicants are being excluded from the grant program due to concerns raised by France about potential interference in its upcoming presidential election.
• U.S. officials have framed EU’s hate speech laws and election safety measures as attempts to curtail free speech.