President Donald Trump accused the Biden administration’s Department of Defense (DoD) of approving a $9 million contract with Reuters to study “large scale money deception.” This claim was shared via a post on Truth Social, with Trump demanding the money be returned. The revelation came amid a broader investigation by the Department of Government Efficiency into federal budget practices, including payments to media outlets like Reuters, AP, and Politico, which Trump believes were part of a quid pro quo to secure favorable coverage for Democrats. Media outlets, including Politico, defended the contracts, explaining they were for access to high-level coverage, not government funding. This controversy adds to ongoing scrutiny of government-media relations.