POSTPONED - Is America losing its voice in the Middle East? The fate of Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Apr 22 2025

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Apr 22, 2025 at 9:30am

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Zenger Room

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Julie Schreiber

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News Conference

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On March 14, the Trump administration issued an executive order that significantly downsized the U.S. Agency for Global Media. One major casualty was the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN), which was forced to lay off most of its staff on April 11. 

In response, MBN President and CEO Jeff Gedmin and Press Freedom Center Director Bill McCarren will discuss the wide impact of these cuts at a news conference. They will highlight MBN’s role as a trusted news source for millions in the Middle East and raise concerns about the implications for press freedom in the region. Other staff members from MBN will contribute.   

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