GUIDE TO UNSUBSCRIBE FUNDERS BEHIND THE AUTHORITARIAN REGIME

Donated Millions           

Companies and Subcription

1. Meta Verified
2. Instagram Creator Subscriptions
3. Facebook Fan Subscriptions
4. Meta Quest (Oculus) Subscriptions
5. Workplace by Meta
6. WhatsApp Business Premium:             

(Key issues involve prioritizing growth over safety and profit over privacy)

ALLEGATIONS:

1. Cambridge Analytica Scandal: This remains a defining issue, where the personal data of 87 million users was improperly harvested for political targeting.

2. Critics and lawsuits allege that Zuckerberg personally oversaw decisions that prioritized corporate profit over user privacy, often misleading the public about how data was protected.

3. Online Harm: Lawmakers and families have confronted Zuckerberg over the addictive nature of Meta’s platforms, which have been linked to cyberbullying, eating disorders, and even teen suicide.

5. Child Exploitation: In a January 2024 Senate hearing, Zuckerberg apologized to families whose children were harmed by sexual predators or harmful content on Instagram and Facebook.

6. National Security Concerns: Recent reports suggest Meta's infrastructure may have exposed American data to foreign espionage, leading to calls for criminal investigations into his personal accountability.

7. Meta is frequently accused of either censoring conservative voices or, conversely, failing to stop the spread of misinformation and hate speech.

 

Donated Millions

Companies and Subsription

1. YouTube Premium
2. YouTube Music Premium
3. Google One
4. Google Workspace
5. YouTube TV
6. Google Play Pass
7. Nest Aware
8. Fitbit Premium
9. Google AI Premium (Gemini Advanced / AI plans)

(Key Issues involving wanting to gain a more favorable regulatory environment, particularly concerning antitrust actions and AI policy.)

ALLEGATIONS:

1. Lawmakers have repeatedly questioned whether Google operates as a monopoly, unfairly stifling competitors in search and digital advertising. 

2. Pichai has been grilled over whether Google continues to track users' physical locations even when certain settings are turned off.

3. Data Transparency, there is skepticism about whether the average consumer truly understands the volume of personal data being collected and used for targeted advertising. Search Algorithms: Critics claim the "black box" nature of Google’s algorithms allows for subtle partisan filtering.

4. There are ongoing complaints regarding the demonetization of conservative creators on YouTube.

5. Leaked internal videos showing executives lamenting the 2016 election results fueled the perception that the company’s leadership is politically biased. 

 

Dontated over 40 Million 

1. Amazon Prime
2. Prime Video
3. Amazon Music
4. Audible
5. Kindle Unlimited
6. Prime Reading
7. Twitch Subscriptions

(Key Issue is Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump have traded years of public hostility for a new era of cooperation, marked by Mar-a-Lago dinners, a $1 million inauguration gift, and a shared focus on deregulation.)

ALLEGATION:

1. Federal Lawsuits: In September 2025, Amazon settled a major case for $2.5 billionover deceptive Prime enrollment and cancellation tactics. Meanwhile, a massive federal antitrust trial accusing Amazon of stifling market competition is now scheduled for March 2027.

2. Private Litigation: Bezos has recently defeated some investor lawsuits, including one in November 2025 regarding delays in his satellite venture. However, the company is still fighting complex claims involving alleged racketeering and "kickbacks" in its data center development deals.

3. Labor and Corporate Practices: Amazon, as the second-largest U.S. employer, remains a target for criticism regarding workplace conditions. Issues like overwork, lack of employee autonomy, and recent massive layoffs (such as 16,000 staff cuts in early 2026) are frequently cited as harms to Americans' physical and mental health.

4. Market Dominance and Antitrust: Critics, including politicians from both major parties, have argued that Amazon's scale harms small businesses and crushes competition. There are ongoing calls to break up the company to limit its control over diverse markets and public policy.

5. Transparency and Accountability: Bezos has been scrutinized for a lack of transparency in his political spending and for shifting his philanthropic priorities, such as when the Bezos Earth Fund ended core support for certain climate monitoring initiatives in late 2024.

6. Corporate-Linked Leadership: Backlash also followed the 2025 appointment of Tom Taylor
—a former Amazon executive with no philanthropic or environmental background—as CEO of the fund. This "revolving door" between Amazon and its founder's charity has fueled concerns that the fund exists primarily to protect Amazon's business model rather than the planet.

7. Pressure for Carbon Offsets: Before the funding cut, BEF was accused of using its influence to pressure the SBTi into allowing companies to use controversial carbon offsets to meet climate goals. Staff at the nonprofit raised internal alarms, fearing this "pro-corporate" shift would lead to greenwashing and allow major polluters like Amazon to avoid actual emission cuts.

 

Donated over 250 Million

1. X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue)
2. X Premium+
3. X Creator Subscriptions
4. Starlink
5. Tesla Full Self-Driving (Subscription)
6. Tesla Premium Connectivity

(Key issues involve prioritizing growth over safety and profit over privacy. Together, these issues have sparked an ongoing debate about the consequences of concentrated private power within public institutions.)

ALLEGATIONS:

1. Government (2025-2026)
Conflicts of Interest and Corruption: Democratic lawmakers and reports allege Musk uses his position to direct taxpayer funds to his companies while avoiding billions in potential liability from federal investigations. Investigations into Tesla's labor practices and Neuralink's animal safety were halted or stalled after his appointment.

2. Data Security Breaches: DOGE employees, some with minimal experience, reportedly gained access to U.S. Treasury payment systems, Social Security data, and taxpayer information. Whistleblowers and reports claim this data was mishandled and potentially used to train AI.

3. Hostile Takeover of Federal Functions: Critics describe his actions as a "hostile takeover" of government, including intimidating civil servants and attempting to alter government software to, for instance, block payments.

4. Erosion of Regulatory Oversight: Musk is accused of dismantling federal agencies, such as USAID, that conflict with his ideological or business interests.

5. Spread of Misinformation: Reports highlight his promotion of unverified claims, such as alleging 150-year-olds are on Social Security, to justify deep spending cuts. 

Donated Millions

1. ChatGPT Plus
2. ChatGPT Team
3. ChatGPT Enterprise
4. ChatGPT Edu
5 OpenAI API (usage-based  subscription)

(Key Issues : "Bending the Knee": Critics have accused Altman of "bending the knee" to the 2026   administration to protect his business interests, despite his history of donating to Democratic causes.)

ALLEGATIONS:

1. Withholding Information and Deception: Former board member Helen Toner stated that Altman withheld key information from the board, such as failing to inform them about the release of ChatGPT in advance. He was also accused of not disclosing his ownership of the OpenAI Startup Fund.

2. Misleading the Board on Safety: Toner alleged that Altman provided "inaccurate information about the small number of formal safety processes" the company had in place.

3. Retaliation and Manipulation: Reports alleged that Altman tried to push board members off the board if they disagreed with him, and that many employees feared retaliation if they did not support him.

4. Allegations Involving Government and Regulatory Concerns
Safety Over Speed Concern: Critics and researchers, including former OpenAI employees, have accused Altman of prioritizing "shiny products" and rapid profit-driven development over AI safety. This has raised concerns about the risk of advancing AI too quickly without sufficient safeguards.

5. "Too Big to Fail" and Government Backstops: There have been concerns about OpenAI becoming "too big to fail," potentially requiring government intervention if its massive, $1.4 trillion spending spree (reported as of Nov 2025) fails.

6. Misleading Investors (SEC/DOJ Investigations): In early 2024, reports indicated that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was investigating whether internal communications by Altman misled investors. Additionally, the Southern New York U.S. Attorney’s Office opened an investigation into his statements.

7. Copyright Infringement Concerns: Following controversies like the use of a voice similar to Scarlett Johansson's for ChatGPT, questions have been raised regarding the company's respect for copyright. 

Donated Millions and Gifted Gold

1. Apple Music
2. Apple TV+
3. Apple Arcade
4. Apple Fitness+
5. Apple News+
6. iCloud+
7. Apple One (bundle subscription)
8. ppleCare+

(Key Issues Balancing Politics and Business: Critics and employees have questioned Cook's "charm offensive" to maintain close relations with the Fed Gov)

ALLEGATIONS:

1. Trade Wars and Tariffs: Trump’s economic policies, including high tariffs on goods, have caused concern among consumers about increased prices, despite his administration providing exemptions for companies like Apple.

2. Increased Corporate Influence: Critics argue that Trump's relationship with CEOs like Cook allowed certain corporations to gain political influence, creating an uneven playing field

3. Political Pragmatism vs. Social Justice: Critics argue that Cook "coddles" or ingratiates himself with2024-2025 Presidential administration for business advantages—such as navigating tariff exemptions—which conflicts with his public image as an advocate for liberal values, immigration rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.

4. Manufacturing Reliance on China: While a long-standing issue, his defense of utilizing China’s manufacturing base and talent pool for Apple products remains a point of contention among some Americans. 

 

 

Ties To Family Members That Have Donated Millions

Cable TV Channels
(Require a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming package):

CBS
CBS Sports Network
BET
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BET Gospel
BET Soul
BET Jams
MTV
MTV2
MTV Classic
MTV Live
MTV Tres
VH1
Comedy Central
Paramount Network
CMT
TV Land
Logo TV
Pop TV
Smithsonian Channel
Nickelodeon
Nick Jr.
Nicktoons
TeenNick
NickMusic
Showtime
The Movie Channel
Flix

Subscription-Based Streaming Services:
Paramount+
BET+

(Key Issue: David Ellison the CEO of Skydance and current owner of Paramount Global, has recently faced several allegations ranging from ideological bias in newsrooms to business misconduct during his high-profile pursuit of Warner Bros. Discover.)

ALLEGATIONS:

1. Political Interference at CBS: Reports suggest that David and his father, Larry Ellison, promised to turn CBS News into a more conservative outlet.

2. Blacklisting Concerns: Paramount has faced allegations of "blacklisting" talent who are critical of the Israeli government or who speak out on Gaza and Palestine, with such topics reportedly being considered a "career risk" under the new regime.

3. Newsroom Pressure: Although denied by Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, there have been internal accusations from CBS staff that political reasons led to the shelving of certain news segments, such as a "60 Minutes" piece on Venezuelan deportations.

4. The federal approval of Ellison's initial takeover of Paramount was characterized by some as a reward for Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Trump over a "60 Minutes" defamation lawsuit.

5. Leaked emails from 2015 allegedly suggest David Ellison was recruited to support a "Counter-BDS Initiative" involving the use of private intelligence firm Black Cube to spy on activists in the U.S.. These reports have fueled concerns about the intersection of media ownership and foreign political  

6. Controversies have arisen over reports that the network withheld specific "60 Minutes" stories deemed unfavorable to the Trump administration.

7. Cuts to Diversity Units: The recent elimination of CBS’s Race and Culture unit has drawn sharp public criticism regarding the network's commitment to diverse reporting.