Investigative reporter James O’Keefe went viral with his first independent release since losing his position at Project Veritas, the undercover investigative journalism outlet he founded.
O’Keefe confronted New York Times reporter Matthew Rosenberg over previously recorded instances in which he claimed that “they [media] were making too big of a deal [of January 6, 2021]” and claiming it was “an organized thing that it wasn’t.”
“There were a ton of FBI informants who attacked the Capitol,” Rosenberg admitted while being secretly recorded. “The left’s overreaction in some places were so over the top,” he added. Rosenberg also admitted that he and other members of the media thought the day was amusing and lighthearted.
The video has since gone viral, with more than 2.4 million views at press time, and features O’Keefe ask the mainstream media journalist to speak on the record about his claims that seem to contradict the newspaper.
Hey @allmattNYT of @nytimes Remember me? 🤗
With Tucker’s revelations about J6th, and your statements as a NYT reporter last year that “There were a ton of FBI informants who attacked the Capitol…” and “The lefts overreaction in some places were so over the top”….“They [media]… https://t.co/VletIxFPeu pic.twitter.com/bAG8h3UbHV
— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) March 11, 2023
Buoyed by the success of the video, O’Keefe appears to now be recruiting for his next media venture.
“The world needs a citizen army holding institutions accountable. We do that by empowering people to report things that are wrong,” wrote O’Keefe, before revealing that he’s seeking 100,000 “fierce truth seekers” willing to enlist in his journalistic fight.
The world needs a citizen army holding institutions accountable. We do that by empowering people to report things that are wrong.
100k fierce truth seekers w/ a camera would be an unstoppable force.
Looking for <$100 hidden camera solutions that could the job done?
Any tips?
— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) March 12, 2023
Later, O’Keefe urged his supporters to enlist by purchasing a hidden camera and contacting his team to become involved.
“Take a selfie of you and your hidden camera and send it to me,” wrote O’Keefe on Twitter. “Let’s get to work.”
Great. Here’s how to enlist in the army:
1. Go on Amazon and buy a hidden camera. (Couple options here https://t.co/y3oIkJJZ8X or https://t.co/ufYMVPN5bw)
2. Take a selfie of you and your hidden camera and send it to me here: [email protected]
3. Let’s get to work. https://t.co/D6UH55H1Hs
— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) March 12, 2023
O’Keefe parted ways with Project Veritas late last month, after the board claimed that he was negligent in his duties, scared away potential and existing donors, and used the nonprofit’s funds for personal occasions.
Since then, O’Keefe has rebutted the claims made by the board publicly, and his allies have characterized their actions as a “coup.” The board claims O’Keefe left Project Veritas willingly, while he maintains he was fired.
O’Keefe founded Project Veritas in 2011, and the organization published dozens of undercover videos exposing the Democratic Party, the mainstream media, and pharmaceutical giants while under his leadership.
