Describing itself as a "network of heterodox commentators that focus on western political and cultural issues",[5][6] Tenet Media featured six right-wing influencers: Matt Christiansen, Tayler Hansen, Benny Johnson, Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, and Lauren Southern.

According to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), many of Tenet's videos "contain commentary on events and issues in the U.S., such as immigration, inflation, and other topics related to domestic and foreign policy.

'"[4] It alleges the Tenet founders masked their Russian funding by creating a fictitious persona of a wealthy European sponsor, "Eduard Grigoriann.

[10] "Far-right influencers hired by the company, including Tim Pool, Benny Johnson and Dave Rubin, have said they were unwitting 'victims' of the alleged scheme.

[24] Russian official Leonid Slutsky responded by characterizing the sanctions as "a clear example of a 'witch hunt,' pressure on freedom of speech and vulgar censorship.