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The Trump effect on global media

We assess the damage to independent journalism by cuts to USAGM and USAID, described as the "chainsaw approach鈥� of the Trump administration.

We assess the damage to independent journalism globally by cuts to USAGM and USAID, described as 鈥渢he chainsaw approach鈥� of the Trump administration. The defunding of Voice of America, RFE/RL (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) and its multiple language services has been decried as 鈥渁 gift to dictators鈥�. Although these cuts are being disputed in court, they could have long-lasting implications for audiences around the world. Can the harm be undone?

Producer: Kriszta Satori
Presenter: Krassi Twigg
Contributors: Pascal Fletcher, Samia Hosny, Margaryta Maliukova, Andrey Vladov, Tom Lam, Sarbas Nazari, Moses Rono

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Sun 11 May 2025 11:32GMT
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