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574. The Clintons, Charlie Kirk & The Wikipedia SCAM of the Century EXPOSED

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Sep 22, 2025
Investigative journalist Ashley Rindsberg delves into the hidden truths of Wikipedia, revealing it as more than just an encyclopedia—it’s a powerful tool for shaping narratives. She discusses how biased editing can manipulate facts about controversial figures like Charlie Kirk and drown out dissenting voices. Ashley uncovers the billion-dollar industry of paid editing, the impact of activist editors, and the troubling connections between Wikipedia and AI training data—showing how public knowledge is molded behind the scenes.
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INSIGHT

Wikipedia Is A Backbone Of Online Truth

  • Wikipedia disproportionately shapes online truth because it feeds Google and AI models.
  • Ashley Rindsberg warns this influence affects billions of people without their awareness.
INSIGHT

Strategic Shift Toward A Movement Mindset

  • Wikimedia Foundation shifted toward a movement strategy tying Wikipedia to DEI and social-justice goals.
  • Rindsberg connects that strategy to former Clinton aides who shaped the change.
ANECDOTE

Charlie Kirk Page Used To Seed Doubt

  • Charlie Kirk's page was edited to plant doubts using a few radical-left sources like Jacobin.
  • Rindsberg found ChatGPT pulled claims directly from that Wikipedia article as definitive answers.
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