Agence France-Presse

French Politician Calls for Statue of Liberty’s Return to France

French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann called for the return of the Statue of Liberty to France, arguing that the US no longer embodies the values it symbolized when gifted. His demand, made at a Place Publique party convention, stemmed from criticism of the Trump administration’s policies, including cuts to research funding and dismissals of scientists. Glucksmann contrasted this with France’s welcoming stance towards these researchers. He also condemned the alignment of French far-right leaders with Trump and Elon Musk.

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VOA Cuts Ties with AP, Reuters, AFP: A $53 Million Propaganda Push?

The U.S. Agency for Global Media, overseeing Voice of America (VOA), terminated contracts with The Associated Press, Reuters, and Agence France-Presse, aiming to save an estimated $53 million. This decision, announced by newly appointed special advisor Kari Lake, directs VOA journalists to cease using wire service content. The move reflects a broader effort to increase VOA’s self-produced content and comes amidst strained relations between the current administration and the press. This action has been met with silence from the affected wire services.

John Q. Hosedrinker Mar 14, 2025

Agence France-Presse

French Politician Calls for Statue of Liberty’s Return to France

VOA Cuts Ties with AP, Reuters, AFP: A $53 Million Propaganda Push?

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