Elon Musk Mocks "Independent" U.S. Media and Calls for the Shutdown of Azattyq
Billionaire Calls "Radio Free Europe" and "Voice of America" Radical Leftist Waste
Elon Musk harshly criticized U.S. government-funded media, publicly calling for the shutdown of "Radio Free Europe" and "Voice of America." He stated that they waste $1 billion in U.S. taxpayer money annually while broadcasting to an audience that barely exists.
Musk Ridicules the Idea of "Independent" Media
- The billionaire mocked claims about the independence of these outlets, writing: "Independent, LOL."
- A social media user asked: "So the U.S. just funded media worldwide and broadcast whatever they wanted?"
- Musk replied: "Essentially, yes."
His statement quickly went viral, fueling a renewed debate on U.S. media influence abroad.
Criticism of U.S. State-Funded Media
"Radio Free Europe" and "Voice of America" are government-funded news outlets operating in dozens of countries. In Kazakhstan, their local branch is "Azattyq", which receives funding through the U.S. State Department.
Investigations have shown that up to 90% of Ukrainian media were funded through USAID, a U.S. government agency.
What’s Next?
Musk's statements could ignite a broader discussion on the influence of U.S.-funded media worldwide. If his views gain traction in Washington, it may lead to a review of funding for such organizations.
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