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Watan<\/strong><\/em>-According to White House sources, Trump believes that Voice of America (VOA) has become a platform for misleading propaganda, accusing the agency of “whitewashing terrorist groups” and promoting agendas hostile to the United States.<\/p>\n

Details of the Executive Order<\/h4>\n

On Friday, President Trump signed an executive order dismantling seven government agencies, including:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees Voice of America and Radio Free Europe\/Radio Liberty.<\/li>\n
  • The Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB), which operates Radio and TV Mart\u00ed for Cuban audiences.<\/li>\n
  • Other agencies, such as the Joint Coordination Council for Homeless Affairs and the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Reactions to the Decision<\/h4>\n

    Kari Lake, an advisor at USAGM appointed by Trump to manage Voice of America, defended the move, stating that the agency is “beyond repair,” a “burden on taxpayers,” and a “threat to national security.” Employees at VOA reportedly received emails notifying them of the immediate termination of their contracts.<\/p>\n

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    Voice of America national security<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    VOA Under Scrutiny for Controversial Coverage<\/h4>\n

    In recent years, Voice of America has faced widespread criticism for biased reporting, including:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Its coverage of the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel, where reporters were allegedly instructed not to refer to Hamas as terrorists unless quoting official sources.<\/li>\n
    • Publishing controversial articles, such as “What Is White Privilege and Who Benefits from It?” in 2020.<\/li>\n
    • Airings of video segments that appeared to be campaign ads for Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential election.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A Step Toward Media Reform or an Attack on Press Freedom?<\/h4>\n

      Some critics argue that shutting down Voice of America could eliminate biased government-funded media, while others fear the move might suppress international journalism. However, the White House insists that “government-funded media should reflect true American values, not push specific political narratives.”<\/p>\n

      What\u2019s Next?<\/h4>\n

      With Trump signing the executive order, journalists and officials await responses from Congress and the media industry on the future of U.S. government-funded journalism and whether efforts will be made to restructure it in a more transparent and independent manner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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