A Democratic-backed group called Project 26 is offering students $18 an hour to create election content that promotes their anti-Trump agenda. This initiative is backed by political operations, including U.S. Senator Chris Murphy.
• Objective: Students are directed to create content that sounds natural to promote messages attacking Trump’s policies, especially regarding immigration and economy.
• Requirements: Participants must produce at least eight short posts weekly, using both official and personal social media accounts.
• Funding and Support: Project 26 received significant funding from various Democratic sources, including a $50,000 donation from Murphy’s political action committee. In 2024, it reported $805,818 in political campaign activity.
• Management Structure: The initiative has a professional oversight with roles such as a Digital Organizer, responsible for managing student creators and ensuring content aligns with branding.
• Revenue and Backing: In 2024, Project 26 reported $7.16 million in revenue, supported by organizations like PA Alliance Action and the Sixteen Thirty Fund.
• Expansion Plans: Project 26 is part of a broader network aimed at increasing student voter turnout and includes plans for “unbranded meme accounts,” although details on content disclosure are unclear.
Project 26 is intentionally mobilizing students for its political agenda, leveraging significant funding and structured support to amplify its messaging online while raising ethical concerns about transparency in paid content.
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