★MembersUSAID’s Media EmpireThe halt in USAID funding forces a reckoning on whether so-called “independent” journalism should ever rely on Washington’s wallet.By Christina MaasFebruary 6, 2025ShareThis post is for supporters onlyBecome a supporter and help keep the fight for privacy and free speech going.Become a supporter→Already a member? Sign inExplore more on these topicsMediaSpeechDonald TrumpGeorgiaUkraineUSAID