Overview

• Ed Martin, interim U.S. attorney and Trump appointee, sent a letter alleging the Wikimedia Foundation violated its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt obligations.
• The letter accuses the nonprofit of enabling foreign actors to manipulate information and spread propaganda to U.S. audiences.
• Martin also claims the Wikimedia Foundation’s board is predominantly composed of foreign nationals, undermining American taxpayer interests.
• The Free Press exclusively published the letter, sparking debate over whether the move is legitimate oversight or politically motivated grandstanding.
• Observers highlight Martin’s controversial history, including ties to Stop The Steal activism and appearances on Kremlin-backed media.