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Kari Lake Replaces VOA News with Far-Right OAN Content Amid Ongoing Controversy
Senior Trump adviser Kari Lake announced a controversial new direction for the Voice of America (VOA), revealing that OAN (One America News Network) will now serve as its primary news provider. The move comes at no cost to taxpayers, Lake claimed, and follows a shutdown of VOA operations in March, which left most of its staff on indefinite leave. Critics, including former USAGM CFO Grant Turner and current VOA journalists, say this undermines the agency’s mission of nonpartisan global journalism. The decision has prompted legal challenges and concern from press freedom advocates. Lake has not commented on the backlash, and OAN’s Charles Herring has only acknowledged the partnership via a retweet. Read More (NPR Rating)
Trump Escalates Feud with The Wall Street Journal, Calling It a “Rotten Newspaper”
During a tense exchange aboard Air Force One, President Trump lashed out at The Wall Street Journal, calling it “rotten” and “China-oriented.” He refused to answer a reporter’s question, continuing a pattern of attacking outlets he perceives as critical of his administration. Trump has long targeted the Journal’s editorials and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, accusing them of undermining his agenda. Read More (The Hill Rating)
Trump Expands Attacks on Major News Outlets in First 100 Days of Second Term
President Trump has reignited his war on the press, targeting CBS, NPR, AP, and The Atlantic. Trump is suing CBS over a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris, pursuing defunding of NPR, banning AP from the press pool after a naming dispute over the Gulf of Mexico, and attempting to discredit The Atlantic following a major intelligence leak. Despite legal battles and criticism, Trump has also granted selective access to some of these outlets, showcasing a strategic media posture that blends hostility with controlled engagement. Read More (The Hill Rating)
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