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Trump administration plans $4 million for right-wing media in Europe, sources say
The package includes $3 million to document democratic backsliding and $1 million for a journalist consortium focused on sovereignty and religious freedom.
- President Donald Trump's administration plans to spend $4 million to bolster right-wing media in Europe, part of a broader $25 million package for conservative causes in the region, according to four people familiar with the funding.
- The State Department has shifted from traditional democracy promotion toward supporting conservative causes. Three million dollars was earmarked to "document and analyze democratic backsliding" in Europe, according to the people.
- Another $1 million aims to create a consortium of independent journalists covering national sovereignty and religious freedom. A State Department spokesperson stated the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor does not fund political parties.
- Diplomatic backlash emerged as some European governments accuse Washington of interfering in domestic politics. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot wrote that France will not "tolerate any attempt at foreign interference."
- Congress received notification of the $25 million package on August 21, and funding is expected to be finalized by the end of September. This follows earlier public notices regarding $10 million in grants.
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Trump administration plans $4 million for right-wing media in Europe: Report
The proposed funding includes $3 million to document and analyse alleged democratic backsliding and another $1 million to create a consortium of independent journalists covering issues such as national sovereignty, religious freedom and natural rights.
·Mumbai, India
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Trump administration plans $4 million for right-wing media in Europe, sources say
President Donald Trump's administration is planning to spend $4 million to bolster right-wing media in Europe, part of a package of at least $25 million for civil society groups working on conservative causes in the region, according to four people familiar with the funding.
·London, United Kingdom
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Leaning Left0Leaning Right4Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
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C 56%
R 44%
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