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Editor of US newspaper Stars and Stripes reportedly fired under Trump

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Who
Al Jazeera — 🇶🇦 Qatar
credibility ●●●●○ 4/5 curated · lean center-left
What
  • Pentagon terminated editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte.
  • Publisher Max Lederer also received a separation notice amid leadership shakeup.
  • Slavin said the firings relate to defending editorial independence by law and policy.
  • Pentagon had signaled a shift to warfighter-focused content under a 2021 plan.
  • Senators urged Pentagon to preserve Stars and Stripes independence and avoid retaliation.
Where
🇶🇦 Qatar (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Social Media · language: eng
When
published 21 Aug, 23:51Z
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