Trump Fires 1300 Journalists

Hopefully, you have been paying attention.

President Donald Trump is gutting global media, including Voice of America, that broadcasts news to millions worldwide.

Trump has held a grudge against VOA for years and now he is dismantling it.

VOA Director Mike Abramowitz confirmed in a Saturday afternoon post on his personal Facebook account that “virtually the entire staff of Voice of America — more than 1300 journalists, producers and support staff — has been placed on administrative leave today,” adding that he was among those affected.

“Even if the agency survives in some form, the actions being taken today by the Administration will severely damage Voice of America’s ability to foster a world that is safe and free and in doing so is failing to protect U.S. interests,” Abramowitz wrote.

Trump picked former Phoenix Anchor and conspiracy spreader Kari Lake to run VOA, but since there won’t be much left, I’m not sure what happens to Lake.