The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been quietly financing 6,200 journalists and 707 media outlets worldwide—including in Hungary. Their mission? To promote a specific ideological agenda, one that aligns with left-liberal interests, supports mass migration, and undermines governments that refuse to toe the globalist line.
USAID, originally created for humanitarian and development assistance, has become one of the most influential backers of media organizations across the world. Official records show that under the Biden administration, it funded hundreds of media NGOs—many of which operate as lobbying organizations rather than neutral press outlets. In Ukraine, for example, 9 out of 10 media outlets were reportedly funded by the Biden White House.
In Hungary, USAID played a similar role. Director Samantha Power visited Budapest in 2023 and met with Hungarian media-focused NGOs at the Ervin Szabó Metropolitan Library. Officially, the meeting was about "press freedom." In reality, it was a strategic discussion on how to expand the reach of opposition-aligned media with U.S. financial support.
Among the Hungarian media outlets benefiting from USAID’s generosity were:
- 444.hu – Lost over HUF 8 million (~$22,000) after recent funding cuts
- G7 & Jelen – Lost HUF 7 million each (~$19,000)
- Klubrádió & Magyar Hang – Lost over HUF 10 million each (~$27,000)
- Tilos Rádió – Lost HUF 7 million (~$19,000)
But it’s not only about Hungary. Poland has also seen a wave of funding cuts affecting left-liberal media and activist organizations. Among the biggest recipients was Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland’s leading left-leaning newspaper, which received approximately $20 million over the past eight years. The outlet has been a vocal critic of conservative governance in Poland, aligning closely with pro-opposition narratives.
Investigative journalism organization Okopress also saw its USAID support cut. Since 2018, it had received $1.5 million, notably publishing content justifying legal punishments for those who criticize transgender ideology. Meanwhile, Mariusz Szczygieł Fundacja Instytut Reportażu, which has hosted left-wing political events, received $500,000 in funding in the last 5 years. The group even produced banners for an anti-government rally in support of Donald Tusk’s party.
Beyond traditional media, funding for migration advocacy was also significant. The Polskie Forum Migracyjne, an organization dedicated to integrating migrants and refugees into Polish society, had received $2 million since 2017. Similarly, the Demagog fact-checking portal, which has pushed narratives countering concerns about migration and crime, also received $40,000 in USAID support in recent years.
The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, which focuses on legal defense for journalists, activists, and asylum seekers, had also been a beneficiary of U.S. financial backing, with estimates suggesting millions of dollars in support. Additionally, Krytyka Polityczna, which describes itself as Central and Eastern Europe’s largest progressive activist network, received approximately $5 million in funding—money it had used to build a new left-wing political movement in Poland.
These losses occurred when President Donald Trump froze foreign aid for 90 days, temporarily halting USAID’s ability to funnel money into opposition-aligned media. However, the globalist network was already working on a backup plan.
With Trump cutting off U.S. funding, liberal networks wasted no time in shifting operations from Washington to Brussels, with European institutions now preparing to assume USAID’s role as the main financial backer of left-liberal organizations on a global scale.
This transition is no secret. Liberal MEP Daniel Freund openly stated that European institutions should step in to replace USAID’s funding mechanisms. The EUobserver, a Brussels-based liberal news outlet, confirmed that the goal is to ensure pro-migration, anti-sovereignty media outlets continue receiving financial support—even without U.S. dollars flowing in.
The Hungarian government has been sounding the alarm on these foreign funding operations for years. In 2022, leaked intelligence reports showed that foreign-funded NGOs and media organizations played an active role in supporting Hungary’s opposition parties during the elections. Now, with the shift from Washington to Brussels, these efforts are set to continue—just under a different funding structure.
The Hungarian government has made its stance clear: Foreign interference in national politics will not be tolerated. There will be no place for Brussels-funded NGOs, left-wing media, or political operatives attempting to influence Hungary’s democratic processes. The era of foreign embassies funneling money into opposition media is over.
Hungary is not alone in this fight. Across Central Europe, nations that resist the liberal-progressive agenda are facing similar pressures. Slovakia and Serbia have both seen political destabilization efforts targeting their governments, with leaders openly discussing foreign-backed attempts to undermine their sovereignty.
USAID’s influence in media funding is just one part of a much larger strategy: Control the narrative, discredit conservative governments, and shape public opinion to serve globalist interests. Now that the financial pipeline is shifting from Washington to Brussels, the fight for sovereignty in Hungary and beyond is entering a new phase.
The question remains: Will European nations stand up against this influence campaign, or will they allow Brussels to become the new headquarters for political manipulation?