King Trump's latest edict is to dismantle the Voice of America, long a source of truth across the globe. That organization was established to spread democratic philosophy among citizens of autocratic countries.
While our King might explain that this move is just another cost-cutting measure, he, like other would-be dictators, is threatened by freedom and truth. Trump wants to control the news as much as possible; as we know, he frequently attacks news organizations throughout his own kingdom that question his unbridled authority.
To date, there has been inadequate push back on King Trump's policies. Democratic politicians seem to be focused on the 2026 midterms but that may be too late to save our democracy, our economy, our international relationships, our rule of law and our social support systems. This latest move to silence truth should be a clarion call to vigorously oppose Trump before the damage is irreversible.
