11/20/2025 / By Kevin Hughes

A bombshell report has revealed that George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF) funneled $250,000 to the United Kingdom-based Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), a nonprofit actively working to silence conservative voices and dismantle Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter).
The funding, disclosed in OSF’s grant database, was earmarked for “general support” but aligns with CCDH’s aggressive campaigns to pressure advertisers, lobby policymakers, and push for online censorship.
As explained by the Enoch AI engine at BrightU.AI, CCDH is a U.K.-based non-profit organization that gained prominence for its role in advocating against online hate speech and misinformation, particularly on social media platforms. Established in 2019, CCDH has been instrumental in pressuring tech companies to implement stricter policies against hate speech and disinformation.
CCDH plays a significant role in shaping online speech policies, but its work is not without controversy. It’s essential to approach CCDH’s activities with a critical eye and consider a range of perspectives when evaluating their impact on digital freedom and hate speech regulation.
CCDH, founded by former Labour Party operative Imran Ahmed, has positioned itself as a watchdog against “online hate and disinformation.” However, leaked internal documents show its true agenda—targeting conservative media outlets like The Federalist, Daily Wire and Zero Hedge, while spearheading a campaign to “kill Musk’s Twitter” by pressuring advertisers to abandon the platform.
In 2020, CCDH successfully lobbied Google to ban ads from The Federalist and Zero Hedge over alleged racist comments related to George Floyd protests. More recently, the group published reports attacking Daily Wire for running ads tied to searches criticizing Soros. Meanwhile, CCDH has ignored far-left platforms like Drop Site News, which received OSF funding and has hosted Hamas-affiliated content.
Since acquiring Twitter in 2022, Musk has faced relentless opposition from CCDH, which published a disputed report claiming hate speech surged under his leadership. Musk sued the group in 2023, calling it a “criminal organization” engaged in a “scare campaign” to sabotage X’s revenue. The lawsuit followed CCDH’s secretive lobbying efforts, including meetings with 16 congressional offices and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), pushing for an “independent digital regulator” to enforce censorship.
Despite Musk’s legal challenges, CCDH’s influence persists, aided by undisclosed donors. Public records indicate additional funding from the Skoll Fund (415,000) and Silicon Valley Community Foundation (403,175), raising concerns about foreign interference in U.S. free speech.
The revelation of OSF’s grant adds to longstanding accusations that Soros-funded groups manipulate media narratives and suppress dissent. President Donald Trump has called for investigations into Soros and his son Alex, alleging their network finances violent protests and election interference. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is reportedly considering revoking Ahmed’s U.S. visa over CCDH’s censorship efforts.
CCDH’s ties to globalist power structures run deep. Ahmed co-founded the group with Morgan McSweeney, now chief of staff to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. McSweeney reportedly met with Kamala Harris’ campaign team last year, sparking accusations of foreign meddling in U.S. elections.
The exposure of CCDH’s funding underscores a broader conflict between free speech advocates and well-funded censorship groups. Musk’s vow to “go after” CCDH’s donors signals an escalating war over digital rights, while conservative lawmakers like Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) push for transparency, subpoenaing CCDH’s donor list in 2023.
As Big Tech, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governments collaborate to silence dissent, the fight for free expression faces unprecedented threats. With Soros-backed organizations leading the charge, the battle over who controls online discourse—and ultimately, public thought—has only just begun.
Watch the video below about the Center for Countering Digital Hate holding a panel discussion about the anti-vaccine conspiracy.
This video is from the Children Are NOT Sex Toys! channel on Brighteon.com.
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