Hey news fam! A major shakeup is making waves as President Trump’s administration puts well-known U.S.-funded outlets on hold. On Saturday, journalists at Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and Radio Free Europe received an unexpected email ordering them to leave their offices and hand in their press passes and equipment. 😲
This move comes as part of a broader effort to trim what the administration sees as unnecessary federal agencies—following actions that have already hit the U.S. aid agency and Education Department.
Adding to the drama, Kari Lake, a firebrand Trump supporter and former news anchor now in charge of the media agency after a Senate bid loss, stated in an email that federal grant money no longer meets agency priorities. In a playful yet pointed farewell, a White House press official, Harrison Fields, simply posted a “goodbye” in 20 different languages on X, drawing attention to the end of an era for multilingual broadcasting.
For news enthusiasts, professionals, and students keeping an eye on international trends, this bold media move is sure to spark plenty of debate. Stay tuned and let us know what you think about this surprising twist in U.S. media policy!
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Trump freezes U.S.-funded VOA, Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe
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