Trump-Appointed Attorney Accuses Wikipedia of Foreign Propaganda
DC's interim attorney challenges Wikipedia's nonprofit status, citing foreign propaganda concerns. Discover how Wikimedia is responding.
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Trump-Appointed Attorney Accuses Wikipedia of Foreign Propaganda
Concerns about Wikipedia's integrity have surged after Ed Martin, interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., accused the platform of "allowing foreign operatives" to manipulate content. Critics searching for updates on Trump DOJ actions against Wikipedia, or wondering if Wikipedia is under legal threat, will find clarity here. Martin, appointed during the Trump administration, alleges the Wikimedia Foundation is violating its nonprofit obligations by hosting content vulnerable to foreign influence — a charge that has sparked fierce debate about censorship, free speech, and the future of open-source knowledge platforms. Image : Google In a letter obtained by The Free Press , Martin questioned whether the Wikimedia Foundation still qualifies for its tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of U.S. tax law. Nonprofits must serve religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes exclusively. Martin claims Wikipedia is failing that standard, a…
