Steven Crowder surreptitiously recorded a conversation with Jeremy Boreing, where Boreing referred to young creators as "wage slaves." While Crowder claims the $50 million offer was exploitative due to its adherence to Big Tech guidelines, critics point out that Crowder's own "Mug Club" already generates significant independent revenue. The use of secret recordings has split the conservative audience, drawing comparisons to the tactics used by Project Veritas.