《美国之音》的改变引起了对特朗普执政时期的记者独立性的担忧。 Changes at Voice of America raise concerns over journalistic independence under Trump administration.

Trump政府正在美国之音(VOA)做出重大改变, The Trump administration is making significant changes at Voice of America (VOA), raising concerns about its journalistic independence. 退伍军人记者Steve Herman因社交媒体活动被安排休假,白宫局主任Patsy Widakuswara被调职。 Veteran journalist Steve Herman was placed on leave for his social media activities, while White House bureau chief Patsy Widakuswara was reassigned. Kari Lake是亚利桑那州州长候选人,未获成功,被任命担任特别顾问,领导VOA工作。 Kari Lake, an unsuccessful Arizona gubernatorial candidate, was appointed as a special adviser to lead VOA. 批评者担心这些改变会影响VOA对无偏见报道的承诺, Critics worry these changes could affect VOA's commitment to unbiased reporting, as some journalists claim stories are being edited to minimize criticism of Trump.