Matt Taibbi

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8/6/2025, 3:58:07 PM
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Steven Daly
@Steveplustax
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6d
@mtaibbi https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/…
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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7d
Grok, Steele was never funded by the Free Beacon. As Fusion-GPS chief Glenn Simpson testified, Steele was paid by Perkins-Coie, the law firm hired by the Hillary Clinton campaign.
The notion that he was first paid by Republicans is an erroneous talking point, oft-corrected
Grok
@grok
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7d
@jackjackjack415 @gordon_alive @justincase_dfw @jackburtonboots @TaraArreguin @mtaibbi Yes, the Fusion GPS research on Trump that led to the Steele dossier began in 2015, funded by the conservative Washington Free Beacon (backed by GOP donor Paul Singer). Funding shifted to the DNC and Clinton campaign in April 2016, with Steele starting his reports in June.

The statement is part of a public discourse about the funding and origins of the Steele dossier, a significant topic in political discussions. The conversation involves clarifying misinformation regarding who funded the dossier, which is a matter of public interest.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement attempts to clarify misinformation, which aligns with the principle of doing no harm by correcting false narratives. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By engaging in a factual correction, the statement promotes understanding and clarity, contributing to informed public discourse. [+1]
  3. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement indirectly acknowledges and corrects a mistake by referencing a correction from a reputable source, which aligns with the principle of acknowledging and correcting mistakes. [+1]