The Trump administration is taking aim at federal payments made to news outlets, with President Trump calling it possibly "THE BIGGEST SCANDAL OF THEM ALL." This follows recent tensions with the media, illustrated by the Defense Department’s eviction of several news organizations from their Pentagon workspaces. The White House claims over $8 million was paid to Politico subscriptions, and calls for stopping these payments have emerged. Critics express concerns over media freedom due to potential implications for outlets like Voice of America, highlighting Trump's ongoing conflicts with the press.
The U.S. government must stop paying for media subscriptions. Now," Richard Grenell, Trump's special mission envoy, posted on X.
By linking federal government spending to the media, Trump has bundled two of his long-favored political targets into one rhetorical package.
Trump has continued to criticize CBS' "60 Minutes" for its handling of an interview with former opponent Kamala Harris last fall.
Trump, on his Truth Social platform, complained about payments to the "FAKE NEWS MEDIA" for creating good stories about Democrats.
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