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Thu, December 12, 2024

Under Trump, Voice of America Journalists Fear Politicization

Donald J. Trump's choice of Kari Lake to lead Voice of America goes against recent efforts to shield the federally funded news organization from politicization.

The article from The New York Times, published on December 12, 2024, discusses the concerns of Voice of America (VOA) journalists regarding potential political interference under a second Trump administration. It highlights how Trump's previous term saw efforts to control VOA's editorial independence, including appointing political allies to key positions and attempting to influence its coverage. Journalists at VOA are apprehensive about the future, fearing that Trump might intensify these efforts, potentially undermining the agency's mission to provide objective news. The piece also mentions the broader implications for press freedom and the role of government-funded media in maintaining journalistic integrity amidst political pressures.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/us/politics/voice-of-america-journalists-trump.html