President Trump's Efforts to Control USAGM Risk Undermining Independent Journalism
President Trump has been attempting to exert control over the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees media outlets like Voice of America and Radio Free Europe. These outlets have historically been accused by authoritarian governments of being US propaganda. Trump's efforts include nominating Sarah Rogers, who is currently the under secretary of state for public diplomacy, to lead USAGM. This move is seen as part of a broader strategy to bring these media outlets under the control of the State Department, potentially compromising their editorial independence. Trump's previous attempts to influence USAGM were thwarted by legal challenges, but he continues to pursue this agenda. 
