When Big Pharma Controls the Narrative

Jimmy Dore criticized FactCheck.org for labeling his COVID-19 content as “misleading,” claiming the organization is biased because it is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which owns a lot of Johnson & Johnson stock. Dore argues that FactCheck.org is not about checking facts but pushing a political agenda and that they never consulted him about his content. The foundation funds FactCheck.org’s work on health misinformation, though the organization says the foundation does not control its decisions. Dore believes this connection creates a conflict of interest with Big Pharma.

Editor’s Note: The influence of Big Pharma on truth-telling becomes deeply unsettling when they control the narrative. When an organization funded by a pharmaceutical giant is policing “misinformation,” any dissenting opinions—especially those questioning the safety or efficacy of their products—are at risk of being suppressed. This creates an environment where independent truth-tellers are silenced, and only the approved narrative can thrive. Are we at that point where corporate interests hold more weight than open and genuine discourse? [See also: YouTube and WHO to Censor Truthful Medical Information]

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