Trumps Appointee Targets Wikipedia Over ‘Propaganda’
A threatening letter was sent to the nonprofit group that operates Wikipedia by Ed Martin, the interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, accusing them of allowing foreign actors to manipulate information and spread propaganda to the American public. The letter claimed that Wikipedia was permitting the rewriting of historical events and biographical information of American leaders, as well as other matters affecting national security and U.S. interests. Martin also accused the Wikimedia Foundation of violating tax codes by not operating exclusively for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes. The letter questioned Wikipedia’s information management policies and the composition of its board, claiming they benefit foreign powers. Martin criticized Wikipedia for allowing propaganda to influence public opinion under the guise of providing educational material. Martin, who lacked experience as a prosecutor before his appointment by President Trump, has since been nominated to remain in his position permanently. A Wikipedia editor, Molly White, criticized the letter as an attempt to weaponize laws to silence independent information. Martin also sent threatening letters to medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, accusing them of bias and partisanship. Wikimedia’s attorney stated that the site is governed by principles of neutrality, verifiability, and accuracy to ensure information is presented fairly and accurately. At a time when many media outlets are succumbing to paywalls and political pressure, JS stands proud as a beacon of unbiased reporting. We remain unbought and unfiltered, committed to delivering free and fair news to our readers. Your support is crucial in helping us uphold this mission. As a thank you, qualifying contributors can now enjoy an ad-free reading experience on our platform. Will you join us in keeping JS independent and fearless?
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