Close to 90% of fact-checkers cited financial sustainability as the top challenge for their organizations. This uncertainty is compounded by recent program cancellations.
So upon coming out here to the briefing room, I was made aware of the funding from USAID to media outlets, including Politico, who I know has a seat in this room.
During a heated exchange, Hasan clarified that Zeteo's funding comes solely from American investors, dismissing insinuations of Qatari support and challenging the reporter's integrity.