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Lincoln Media Foundation's Revenue Soars Amid Criticism

3/9/2026

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The Lincoln Media Foundation, linked to the Lincoln Club of Orange County, shifted to online influence via a network of right-leaning local-news sites.
Revenue grew from $400,000 in 2021 to nearly $4 million by 2024.
Critics say the sites lack transparency and fail to meet journalistic standards.
The foundation claims to counter misinformation.
Its tactics raise concerns about the authenticity of its messaging.

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Story summary

The Lincoln Media Foundation, linked to the Lincoln Club of Orange County, shifted to online influence via a network of right-leaning local-news sites.
Revenue grew from $400,000 in 2021 to nearly $4 million by 2024.
Critics say the sites lack transparency and fail to meet journalistic standards.
The foundation claims to counter misinformation.
Its tactics raise concerns about the authenticity of its messaging.