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Kari Lake and Donald Trump are being accused of silencing the Voice of America (VOA), a US government-funded international broadcaster. Critics have expressed concern about the loss of an independent voice and potential spread of propaganda. Lake has reportedly placed many VOA employees on leave, frozen contracts with established news organizations, and pursued a deal with One America News Network, which the article labels a “far-right propaganda machine.”
Kari Lake, Trump Dismantle Voice of America to Delight of Russia, China, and Africa
Kari Lake celebrates a federal court’s ruling that permits her to fundamentally change the Voice of America. This decision has also pleased Russia, China, and much of Africa.
- Kari Lake and Trump are effectively silencing the Voice of America.
- Lake celebrates the court’s ruling as a “significant victory,” while critics worry about the loss of an independent voice and potential propaganda spread.
- Lake has put several VOA employees on leave, halted contracts with reputable news outlets, and is pursuing a deal with One America News Network.
Kari Lake has achieved a “significant victory” in her efforts to suppress the Voice of America.
The Voice of America will continue under Lake’s leadership, but it will significantly differ from the voice established during World War II to counter Nazi propaganda.
Since World War II, the Voice of America has broadcast globally, reaching numerous people in oppressive environments where free press is a dream.
Attempts to Silence VOA have been Unsuccessful Until Now
The Nazis, Soviets, Chinese communist leaders, Iranian ayatollahs, and North Korean dictators have all tried to suppress the Voice of America. None of them succeeded until now.
For 83 years, the Voice of America has operated independently of any presidential administration, offering unbiased reports untainted by political agendas.
Trump and Lake Target Voice of America
Both President Donald Trump and Lake have targeted the Voice of America, apparently because it’s a voice they can’t control.
On Thursday, a federal appeals court allowed Trump and Lake to effectively disassemble the congressionally mandated agency.
Lake Celebrates, Critics Wary
Lake celebrated the ruling as a “significant victory,” but critics fear this will allow authoritarian regimes in Russia, China, and Iran to fill the void.
Recently, Lake has put over 1,000 VOA employees on administrative leave and halted contracts with its associated news outlets, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Instead, she has agreed to carry coverage from One America News Network, a far-right propaganda outlet that poses as a news source.
Goodbye to rigorous reporting on anti-democratic regimes in Russia, Hungary, China, and Africa. Hello to non-stop Trump TV.
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