President Trump nominated L. Brent Bozell III to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, prompting worries about the potential politicization of federally funded news entities. Bozell, a conservative activist and founder of the Media Research Center, has been critical of perceived liberal bias in mainstream media and has shifted from an anti-Trump stance to supporting him. The agency, which oversees outlets like Voice of America, boasts a $900 million budget and reaches over 420 million audiences globally. Concerns arise following previous allegations of Trump’s interference with the agency's editorial independence.
President Trump’s choice of L. Brent Bozell III as head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media raises concerns about potential politicization in federally funded news outlets.
The new chief executive of the agency will oversee a $900 million budget and influence the editorial direction of outlets reaching 420 million people weekly.
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