Project Veritas is an American conservative and far-right nonprofit activist group founded by James O'Keefe in 2010. It specializes in undercover investigative journalism and sting operations, often producing deceptively edited videos aimed at exposing what it perceives as liberal biases, political corruption, and wrongdoing in mainstream media, progressive organizations, government entities, political figures, and NGOs. Notable targets have included ACORN, NPR, the Washington Post, various Democratic campaigns, and Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. The organization frequently uses secret recordings and entrapment tactics and has been accused of propagating disinformation and conspiracy theories, leading to widespread criticism for ethical violations, misleading content, and fabricated stories. Project Veritas operates through its nonprofit arms, including the 501(c)(3) Project Veritas and the 501(c)(4) Project Veritas Action Fund. The Action Fund serves as its political advocacy arm, focusing on influencing elections through issue ads, get-out-the-vote efforts, voter integrity projects, and supporting conservative candidates via issue-based campaigns aligned with conservative causes. The group has received significant funding from conservative donors such as DonorsTrust and the Donald J. Trump Foundation to support its conservative undercover sting operations. It gained prominence during the 2016 U.S. election and has endorsed figures like Donald Trump. Project Veritas has faced numerous legal challenges, including lawsuits for defamation, invasion of privacy, and deceptive practices, as well as internal turmoil, notably James O'Keefe's ouster in 2023 amid allegations of financial mismanagement and workplace harassment. Controversies include accusations of criminal activity, such as the 2021 theft and attempted sale of Ashley Biden's diary, prompting FBI investigations and raids. The group has been condemned by media watchdogs and fact-checkers for selective editing to advance its ideological agenda. Despite these issues, Project Veritas maintains a network of influence within conservative circles, amplifying its operations through social media and partnerships with right-wing media outlets.