Steve Herman
Steve Herman is a seasoned journalist currently serving as the chief national correspondent for Voice of America (VOA). With extensive experience covering significant global events, he has been a prominent voice in advocating for press freedom and the importance of independent journalism. Recently, he was in the news for voicing concerns about the potential shutdown of VOA, emphasizing the detrimental long-term effects such a move could have on the United States' global influence and moral authority.
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Steve Herman, VOA's chief national correspondent, called the dismantling of the outlet a 'historic act of self-sabotage'.
Hundreds of reporters fired as Trump guts agency
United Kingdom· 2025-06-21
Steve Herman, who has been VOA’s chief national correspondent since 2022, said the broadcaster specifically brought back Farsi language speakers who have been on paid administrative leave.
Voice of America brings back Farsi-speaking staff amid Israel-Iran conflict
United States· 2025-06-14
Steve Herman is a former VOA bureau chief who argues that the silencing of news services is detrimental to North Koreans.
Corea del Norte y Corea del Sur están en una guerra silenciosa, y Kim Jong-un podría estar ganándola
Uruguay· 2025-06-04
Steve Herman is a former VOA bureau chief who argues that the silencing of news services is detrimental to North Koreans.
Corea del Norte y Corea del Sur están en una guerra silenciosa, y Kim Jong-un podría estar ganándola
Venezuela· 2025-06-03Steve Herman is a former VOA bureau chief who argues that the cuts to broadcasting have silenced a vital source of information for North Koreans.
North and South Korea are in an underground warUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-31Steve Herman describes the drive to shut down VOA and other media bodies as a 'constitutional emergency.'
Why China is cheering Trump’s attacks on media
Taiwan· 2025-05-06
Steve Herman reported on social media that the return of Voice of America employees to work is unlikely.
Суд в США приостановил возвращение сотрудников “Голоса Америки“ на работу: 04 мая 2025, 07:01
Kazakhstan· 2025-05-04
Steve Herman is the chief correspondent who reported on the Justice Department's communication about VOA.
USA justiitsministeerium lubas Ameerika Hääle tagasi eetrisse
Estonia· 2025-05-03
Steve Herman, the VOA chief national correspondent, highlighted the challenges of bringing VOA back online after the shutdown.
In setback for Trump, Voice of America employees get return-to-work messagesUnited States· 2025-05-03
Steve Herman described the drive to shut down VOA as a 'constitutional emergency'.
‘A cocktail for a misinformed world’: why China and Russia are cheering Trump’s attacks on media | World Press Freedom Day 2025United Kingdom· 2025-05-03VOA’s sidelined chief national correspondent Steve Herman said the shutdown of VOA was unlawful.
Judge temporarily bars Trump from canceling Radio Free EuropeUnited States· 2025-03-25