00:00Did you know super PACs found a massive legal loophole for the midterms and they're using
00:03millions of dollars in secret influencer deals to quietly influence your vote? Welcome to the
00:08laundromat. With midterms literally days away, dark money groups are funneling millions through
00:12tax loopholes. And it's easier than ever as they don't pay creators directly. Instead,
00:17the PAC writes a massive check to a middleman agency for digital consulting. And by the time
00:22that $10,000 lands in your favorite creator's bank account, that paper trail is completely
00:26wiped clean. And to the FTC, it's a legal gray area. So while other niche influencers get fined for
00:31not disclosing their product sponsorships, political ads are being secretly stuffed into
00:36your everyday content on your feeds. And to the algorithm, it's just regular content. But to the
00:41campaign, it's a stealth commercial designed as real life. And it's all happening because they're
00:46not winning votes on cable TV anymore. So have you noticed your favorite creators suddenly talking
00:50about tax policies or local housing? Let us know your thoughts below and follow to keep up on what's
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