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Crooked Media was explicitly founded in early 2017 by former Obama staffers as a progressive media network to provide a counter-narrative to the Trump administration and the MAGA movement.
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The company was founded by Jon Favreau (former Head Speechwriter for Obama), Jon Lovett (former Speechwriter), and Tommy Vietor (former NSC Spokesperson), all of whom are vocal critics of Donald Trump.
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Crooked Media operates Vote Save America , a political action platform designed to mobilize voters, raise funds for Democratic candidates, and fight 'MAGA extremism' in battleground states.
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Crooked Media has maintained a long-standing partnership with Stacey Abrams and her organization Fair Fight to combat what they describe as 'MAGA-led voter suppression' efforts.
Notes: Abrams has hosted a podcast on the network titled 'Assembly Required'.
Affiliation with high-profile Democratic figures specifically fighting MAGA electoral strategies confirms the entity's alignment.
The Crooked Media podcast Strict Scrutiny provides legal analysis that is consistently critical of the conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court and the legal theories advanced by Trump-appointed judges.
Notes: The show focuses on the 'MAGA capture' of the federal courts.
Legal advocacy and analysis targeting the judicial legacy of the MAGA movement is a distinct form of institutional opposition.
The network's primary show, Pod Save America, consistently frames the MAGA movement as a threat to democracy and advocates for progressive policy and electoral victories over Trump-aligned Republicans.
Notes: The show has hosted nearly every major Democratic figure, including Joe Biden and Barack Obama.
The content of the network's flagship brand is a continuous public statement against the MAGA movement.
The company was founded by Jon Favreau (former Head Speechwriter for Obama), Jon Lovett (former Speechwriter), and Tommy Vietor (former NSC Spokesperson), all of whom are vocal critics of Donald Trump.
Notes: The leadership's professional history is inextricably linked to the Democratic party establishment.
Leadership's background in the Obama administration and their continued public roles as anti-MAGA commentators define the entity's political direction.
Reports indicate that Crooked Media's internal culture is highly progressive, with staff often pushing the founders to take even more aggressive stances against conservative and MAGA-aligned policies.
Notes: Internal friction has been reported regarding the company's handling of progressive issues.
The internal labor dynamics and staff expectations reflect a deeply anti-MAGA institutional culture.
Crooked Media received investment from Soros Fund Management, the investment firm founded by George Soros, a frequent target of MAGA criticism and a major donor to Democratic causes.
Notes: The investment was part of a larger funding round to expand the network.
Association with Soros-linked capital reinforces the entity's position within the institutional anti-MAGA ecosystem.
Through its 'Get America Back on Track' and 'Fuck Bans' funds, Crooked Media has facilitated millions of dollars in donations to Democratic candidates and organizations fighting MAGA-backed legislation.
Notes: The 'Fuck Bans' fund was launched specifically in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Financial mobilization against core MAGA policy goals (like abortion restrictions) is a strong indicator of anti-MAGA alignment.
Crooked Media has produced extensive content, including the series The Wilderness, which characterizes the January 6th Capitol attack as an insurrection fueled by Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' regarding the 2020 election.
Notes: The network consistently advocates for the prosecution of those involved in the events of Jan 6.
Direct opposition to the MAGA narrative regarding the 2020 election is a core alignment signal.
Crooked Media operates Vote Save America, a political action platform designed to mobilize voters, raise funds for Democratic candidates, and fight 'MAGA extremism' in battleground states.
Notes: The platform has raised tens of millions of dollars for progressive causes and candidates.
This is a direct policy and political action initiative specifically aimed at defeating MAGA-aligned candidates.
Crooked Media was explicitly founded in early 2017 by former Obama staffers as a progressive media network to provide a counter-narrative to the Trump administration and the MAGA movement.
Notes: The founders frequently describe the company as a 'sane conversation' for those opposed to Trump.
The very existence of the company is predicated on opposition to the MAGA movement, making this a maximum-weight alignment signal.