California Courier
Coverage of California Courier in the Nexus archive.
- It was John Wayne’s political club. Now it’s spending millions on online influence
The Lincoln Media Foundation, affiliated with the Lincoln Club, has significantly increased its revenue and spent millions to create a network of conservative-leaning websites across the U.S. These sites, such as The Angeleno and California Courier, are criticized for lacking transparency about their funding and affiliations while promoting right-leaning political content. Critics argue the approach resembles deceptive 'stealth' tactics to influence public opinion.
- Could this mysterious California news site influence the 2026 election?
The California Courier, a news site linked to conservative organizations, has spent over $80,000 since 2021 on ads targeting California politics, often criticizing Democrats without disclosing its ownership or funding. Critics argue it is part of a network of biased outlets aiming to influence elections by disguising partisan content as neutral news.