Michael Abramowitz
Michael Abramowitz is a seasoned journalist and the director of the Voice of America (VOA), where he has long advocated for the importance of accurate and independent journalism in promoting democracy and freedom around the globe. Recently, he was placed on leave along with the majority of the VOA staff following an executive order from the Trump administration aimed at restructuring the agency.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 76,781 | $21,000,000 | 4,871$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 18,132 | $155,000 | 64$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 66,274 | $280,000 | 84$ |
| Totals | 3 | 595,628,744 | 161,187 | $21,435,000 | 5,019$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Plaintiffs include VOA Director Michael Abramowitz, who is seeking to reverse their dismissals.
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Ukraine:
Michael Abramowitz is the director of 'Voice of America' who filed a separate lawsuit currently under consideration by the court.
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United States:
Voice of America Director Michael Abramowitz wrote on X that virtually the whole 1300-person staff was placed on leave.
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Venezuela:
Michael Abramowitz, director of VOA, stated that for the first time in 83 years, the historic Voice of America is being silenced.
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United Kingdom:
VOA's director Michael Abramowitz said Trump's order has hobbled VOA.
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Iraq:
Michael Abramowitz expressed deep sadness over the decision to place nearly all employees on open leave.
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Taiwan:
VOA director Michael Abramowitz said that virtually the entire 1,300-person staff was placed on leave.
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Hong Kong:
Michael Abramowitz confirmed that he and over 1300 VOA staff members were placed on administrative leave.
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Ghana:
Michael Abramowitz, the director of VOA, said in a Facebook post on Saturday that he was placed on leave.
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Kenya:
VOA director Michael Abramowitz said he was among 1,300 staffers placed on leave Saturday.
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