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Did VOA’s ‘Report: Trump Told Attorney Cohen to Lie to Congress’ comply with VOA Charter and Journalistic Code?

BBG Watch Commentary Question Did the Voice of America (VOA) under the directorship of Pulitzer-winning journalist Amanda Bennett, an Obama administration holdover appointee, comply with the VOA Charter and VOA Journalistic Code in how VOA News first reported on BuzzFeed…
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VOA Charter

The long-range interests of the United States are served by communicating directly with the peoples of the world by radio. To be effective, the Voice of America must win the attention and respect of listeners. These principles will therefore govern Voice of America (VOA) broadcasts:

1. VOA will serve as a consistently reliable and authoritative source of news. VOA news will be accurate, objective, and comprehensive.

2. VOA will represent America, not any single segment of American society, and will therefore present a balanced and comprehensive projection of significant American thought and institutions.

3. VOA will present the policies of the United States clearly and effectively, and will also present responsible discussions and opinion on these policies.

Gerald R. Ford

President of the United States of America

Signed July 12, 1976

Public Law 94-350