Meta’s Monetization of Far-Right Content on Facebook Exposed by Investigation

An investigation by Australia’s ABC News revealed that Meta was paying neo-Nazis through its Content Monetization program, allowing them to profit from violating hate speech policies. Hugo Lennon, a known far-right agitator, and the white supremacist page The Noticer were among those receiving payments since 2025. Despite Meta’s claims about distinguishing offensive speech from content that could incite violence, critics argue the platform’s financial model incentivizes extremist material. The monetization program, which distributed nearly $3 billion in 2025, has been criticized for enabling hate speech. Experts like Victoire Rio and Kaz Ross highlighted Meta’s role in amplifying extremist content through engagement-driven algorithms. The scandal underscores a broader issue of tech platforms collaborating with extremists, as seen with X’s awarding a Nazi a $1 million prize. Meta’s relaxed content moderation policies, particularly under Trump’s administration, have exacerbated the problem, raising concerns about corporate responsibility in the digital age.