Outrage after Trump silences pro-democracy media outlets Voice of America, Radio Free Europe
For decades, there had been bipartisan support for Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. These pro-democracy media outlets were a form of soft power, spreading American values but also providing an independent media to audiences living under censorship. But the Trump administration has moved to stop financing for the outlets, sparking outrage. This week's guest on FRANCE 24's media show Scoop is Nicola Careem, Editor-in-Chief at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
For decades, there had been bipartisan support for Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. These pro-democracy media outlets were a form of soft power, spreading American values but also providing an independent media to audiences living under censorship. But the Trump administration has moved to stop financing for the outlets, sparking outrage. This week's guest on FRANCE 24's media show Scoop is Nicola Careem, Editor-in-Chief at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
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