Democrat Policies Are so Unpopular That a Dark Money Group is Paying Progressive Influencers $8K a Month to Push Them
A nonprofit organization with ties to the Democratic Party is reportedly paying prominent progressive influencers thousands of dollars per month to promote left-leaning political content, according to a recent WIRED investigation highlighted by the New York Post.
The group, known as the Chorus Creator Incubator Program, is reportedly funded by the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a major liberal dark money network that supports Democratic-aligned causes and media initiatives. The program is designed to amplify progressive messaging through online influencers, with some participants reportedly receiving up to $8,000 per month for their involvement.
Influencers named in the report include:
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Olivia Julianna, a Gen Z activist and speaker at the 2024 Democratic National Convention;
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Loren Piretra, a former Playboy executive turned political YouTuber;
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Barrett Adair, known for running an American Girl Doll–themed meme account;
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Suzanne Lambert, who brands herself a “Regina George liberal”;
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Arielle Fodor, a teacher with over 1.4 million TikTok followers;
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Sander Jennings, reality TV personality and brother of trans influencer Jazz Jennings;
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David Pakman, host of a popular progressive YouTube talk show.
Really makes you wonder if they believe what they say or they say what they say only for pay. https://t.co/EpY8AhAxpJ
— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) August 28, 2025
According to WIRED, internal discussions among those involved in the program revealed that the nonprofit structure provides advantages in donor fundraising and allows the group to sidestep certain political ad disclosure requirements.
“There are some real great advantages to … housing this program in a nonprofit,” said attorney Graham Wilson during a Zoom call with creators, which WIRED reviewed. “It gives us the ability to raise money from donors. It also, with this structure, avoids a lot of the public disclosure or public disclaimers… that you see on political ads.”
Wilson reportedly declined to comment further.
The Sixteen Thirty Fund has long been criticized by opponents for operating with limited transparency while playing a major role in Democratic political funding. Supporters, however, argue it’s a necessary counterbalance to well-funded conservative networks.
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