According to Ed Martin, an attorney with the District of Columbia, Wikipedia may be disseminating propaganda. On a recent occasion, Martin sent a letter to the Wikimedia Foundation, claiming they are permitting foreign entities to alter facts and distribute misinformation to the American populace.

This letter serves as a cautionary message regarding Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, indicating that he might pursue the revocation of the Wikimedia Foundation’s status as a non-profit charitable organization.

Furthermore, it’s peculiar for a lawyer to investigate an organization’s tax-exempt status, as this typically falls under IRS jurisdiction. The Wikimedia Foundation has reiterated that it is a non-political, charitable organization aimed at promoting the accessibility of free content globally.

Wikipedia, backed by around 260,000 volunteers who manage editing and accuracy, remains a crucial resource for countless users. Despite this, it has also been a battlefield for ideological disputes over how public figures and historical events are represented.