“I look forward to working with Congress and the Department of State to make sure the future of telling America’s story is modernized, effective and aligns with America’s foreign policy.” The layoffs decision “spells the death of 83 years of independent journalism that upholds U.S. ideals of democracy and freedom around the world,” said Patsy Widakuswara, VOA White House bureau chief; Jessica Jerreat, press freedom editor at VOA; and Kate Neeper, USAGM director of strategy. Lake, a former TV news anchor and two-time Emmy Award winner, explained in February at the Conservative Political Action Conference her plans to lead the VOA and transform it into a key tool in the information war.
Author: Lorenzo Prieto
Published at: 2025-06-21 21:08:51
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