Major soda companies schemed to pay MAGA influencers to oppose food stamp reforms. Evidence surfaced when X user Nick Sortor exposed how these influencers were parroting talking points against restricting soda purchases with SNAP benefits, without disclosing they were paid. Some even used President Trump's Diet Coke as an emotional appeal. While a few influencers like Eric Daugherty took the money, others like Riley Gaines refused. Stu Burguiere suggested it's just part of the influencer world, where payment for posts is common.