Global Politics Report Editorial
Influencers Have a Lot to Say About Politics. Many Are Quietly Paid for It.
Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Aug. 29, 2026 at 05:11 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times