presstitute

American  

[pres-ti-toot, ‐-tyoot] / ˈprɛs tɪˌtut, ‐ˌtyut /

noun

Slang: Disparaging.

1. a journalist or media source whose news coverage is considered to be inappropriately influenced by business interests, political motives, etc. (often used attributively).

   claims made by the industry and trumpeted by the corporate presstitute media.

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Etymology

Origin of presstitute

1950–55; press ¹ ( def. ) + (pros)titute ( def. ) (with reference to journalists selling their morals for cash)