Mike Balsamo
Mike Balsamo is the president of the National Press Club, an organization that advocates for press freedom and the rights of journalists. He recently expressed deep concern over the suspension of operations at the Voice of America (VOA), highlighting the importance of independent journalism and its role in disseminating factual information worldwide, especially in regions where press freedom is severely restricted.
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Mike Balsamo, president of the National Press Club, argues that government approval of military news undermines independent reporting.
Pentagon innfører nye presseregler – krever godkjenning før publisering
Norway· 2025-09-21
Mike Balsamo, president of the National Press Club, criticizes the requirement for military news to be government-approved.
Pentagon innfører nye presseregler – krever godkjenning før publiseringNorway· 2025-09-21Mike Balsamo sharply criticized the new rules and called on the Pentagon to revoke them urgently.
Pentagón schválil nové obmedzenia pre médiá
Slovakia· 2025-09-20
Mike Balsamo is the president of the National Press Club of Washington who criticized the Pentagon's demands.
US-Verteidigungsministerium will Berichterstattung kontrollieren | Luxemburger Wort
Luxembourg· 2025-09-20
Mike Balsamo, president of the National Press Club of Washington, expressed concern over the new restrictions imposed by the Pentagon.
Pentágono impõe restrições a jornalistas e exige que órgão ‘aprove’ informações antes de publicação
Liechtenstein· 2025-09-20Mike Balsamo, president of the National Press Club, stated that the new policy is a direct attack on independent journalism.
Pentágono impõe novas restrições a jornalistas e exige que informações passem por 'aprovação' antes de serem publicadas
Brazil· 2025-09-20
Mike Balsamo, president of the National Press Club, described the new policy as a direct attack on independent journalism.
Pentágono impõe novas restrições a jornalistas e exige que informações passem por 'aprovação' antes de serem publicadasBrazil· 2025-09-20National Press Club President Mike Balsamo hit out at the new rules and called on the Pentagon to quickly rescind them.
Pentagon imposes new restrictions on US media - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-20
Mike Balsamo, the president of the National Press Club, emphasized the importance of independent coverage of the military.
Pentagon Press Association calls Defense Secretary Hegseth’s access restrictions ‘a direct attack’
United States· 2025-05-24
The president of the National Press Club, Mike Balsamo, stated that the cuts at VOA undermined America’s commitment to a free and independent press.
Trump’s axing of agencies goes beyond just VOA - WorldPakistan· 2025-03-17
Mike Balsamo published a statement opposing the actions against VOA, raising urgent questions about the future of the organization.
Тръмп започна ликвидирането на агенцията зад Радио "Свободна Европа" и "Гласът на Америка"
Bulgaria· 2025-03-16
Mike Balsamo published a statement opposing the actions at VOA, raising urgent questions about the future of one of the most important independent news organizations.
Тръмп започна ликвидирането на агенцията зад Радио "Свободна Европа" и "Гласът на Америка"Bulgaria· 2025-03-16Mike Balsamo lamented the announcement regarding the Voice of America.
EUA silenciam Voz da América e cortam financiamento à Rádio Europa Livre | Media
Portugal· 2025-03-16
