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Wealth, Manipulation, and Media Narratives
This chapter explores the rapid net worth increases of prominent individuals and the strategies behind them, highlighting complex family and financial connections. It examines the influence of U.S. government funding on media integrity, raising concerns about moral hazards that affect reporting on political figures. Additionally, the chapter discusses the intertwining roles of defense contractors and media manipulation, elucidating how government interests shape public narratives both domestically and internationally.