Lincoln Project Received $32 Million in Free Media from CNN, MSNBC Since Weaver Scandal Broke

Andrew Stiles and Thaleigha Rampersad
February 24, 2021 9:00 AM

Allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior against Lincoln Project cofounder John Weaver were first reported in the American Conservative on Jan. 11. Since then, the embattled super PAC has received more than $32 million worth of free or "earned" media from cable outlets CNN and MSNBC, a Washington Free Beacon analysis found.

FACT CHECK: Stuart Stevens Says ‘Washington Insiders Threatened’ by Lincoln Project

Our Verdict: Four Clintons

Andrew Stiles
February 19, 2021 5:00 PM

The Lincoln Project is hanging by a thread. The scandal surrounding cofounder John Weaver's sexual harassment of young men has prompted numerous employees and associates to resign. Some have even suggested the super PAC be shut down so that wealthy liberals can direct their donations to other, less controversial Democratic-aligned groups.

O.J. Simpson’s Alma Mater to Host Panel Discussion with Founder of Scandal-Plagued Lincoln Project

University at center of admissions bribery scandal welcomes Mike Madrid

Andrew Stiles
February 17, 2021 5:00 PM

Mike Madrid, a cofounder of the scandal-plagued Lincoln Project, is scheduled to appear at a panel discussion Thursday hosted by the University of Southern California, the alma mater of Heisman Trophy winner O.J. Simpson, among others.

Lincoln Project Founder Paid Off Mortgage Days After NYT Reported on Weaver Scandal

Rick Wilson dogged by history of unpaid taxes prior to founding profitable Super PAC

Matthew Foldi and Andrew Stiles
February 17, 2021 2:50 PM

Days after the New York Times reported on Lincoln Project cofounder John Weaver's history of inappropriate sexual behavior toward young men, his colleague Rick Wilson paid off the mortgage for his Florida home a full 16 years ahead of schedule.

MISSING: Self-Described ‘Digital Assassin’ Who Averaged 76 Tweets Per Day Goes Curiously Silent

Andrew Stiles
February 16, 2021 5:25 PM

Concerned citizens are beginning to sound the alarm about Rick Wilson, aka Twitter celeb @TheRickWilson, one of two remaining Lincoln Project founders who have yet to resign in some capacity.

Lincoln Project Isolated as Donors and Allies Flee

Never Trump icon Jennifer Rubin latest to condemn scandal-plagued group

Joe Schoffstall
February 16, 2021 5:10 PM

Never Trump stalwart Jennifer Rubin joins a growing number of donors, vendors, and supporters who have cut ties with the Lincoln Project following reports of financial and sexual misconduct by the group's leadership.

Report: Lincoln Project Execs Knew of Weaver Allegations in March, Before Big Donors Ponied Up

'Just shut it down already,' says former adviser

Andrew Stiles
February 16, 2021 3:00 PM

The Lincoln Project was widely criticized last week for publicly harassing a reporter who was investigating its response to the scandal surrounding disgraced cofounder John Weaver. The group's behavior looks even more pathetic now that the targeted journalist has published a damning story that casts doubt on senior members' repeated assertions that they only recently became aware of Weaver's predatory behavior.

Senior Partners at Firm Hired to ‘Review’ Lincoln Project Scandal Have Donated Thousands to Group

Andrew Stiles and Matthew Foldi
February 16, 2021 11:25 AM

Paul Hastings, the law firm hired to conduct a "comprehensive review" of the Lincoln Project's "operations and culture," could be hard-pressed to deliver a credible result given several of its senior partners have donated to the scandal-plagued super PAC.

Circling The Drain: Lincoln Project Founder Steve Schmidt Resigns on Lincoln’s Birthday

Just two of eight founding members remain at scandal-plagued Super PAC

Andrew Stiles
February 12, 2021 8:00 PM

The Lincoln Project seems unlikely to continue after Steve Schmidt resigned from the group on Friday, becoming the sixth of eight founding members to leave the group since August.

Lincoln Project’s Tweets of Private DMs Not a Violation, Twitter Says

‘I did not give consent’ insists cofounder critical of anti-Trump group

Santi Ruiz
February 12, 2021 3:30 PM

Twitter says the Lincoln Project did not violate its policy on publishing hacked materials when it posted screenshots of private messages between a reporter and a former employee, raising questions about the consistency of the rules’ application.