US radio station fires host for interviewing Biden on agreed-upon issues

08.07.2024 10:59

WURD Radio has fired a host for interviewing US President Joe Biden on pre-determined questions from the White House.

They noted that they are not a mouthpiece for the presidential administration or anyone else.

The interview included prepared questions from the White House, which violates independent media practice, WURD Radio said in a statement .

The radio station decided to fire the host after an interview with the US President on questions provided by the White House.

WURD Radio said it values "independent voice and audience trust" and will hold elected officials accountable.

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The radio station's statement also stressed that a certain set of agreed issues jeopardizes this trust and is not WURD Radio's practice.

Biden previously said only "God Almighty" could force him to drop out of the race .

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources