NPR’s CEO Under Fire for Progressive Tweets Revealed by Editor

NPR’s CEO Katherine Maher is facing backlash for her past social media posts criticizing former President Donald Trump and expressing support for liberal causes, dating back to before she assumed her current position in January.

These posts have come to light following an essay by senior NPR business editor Uri Berliner published in The Free Press, in which he highlighted the progressive leanings of NPR, as reported by The New York Times.

Some of Maher’s now-deleted tweets include calling Trump a racist in 2018 and wearing a Biden campaign hat in 2020. She also posted about a dream involving Vice President Kamala Harris.

In response to the criticism, Maher defended NPR’s independence and reiterated that everyone has the right to free speech as private citizens.

Berliner, the NPR editor, was suspended for five days for the essay without approval from NPR management, prompting calls for Maher to step down as CEO.

Despite the controversy, Maher stands by her position and criticized Berliner’s claims, stating that questioning the integrity of NPR employees based on their personal beliefs is disrespectful.

NPR journalists have expressed concerns about Berliner’s handling of private conversations and have distanced themselves from working with him.

Critics like Christopher Rufo have called for Maher’s resignation, arguing that NPR should not cater to extreme leftist views.

Despite the controversy, NPR has emphasized Maher’s right to express her views and her past position at the Wikimedia Foundation.

The debate underscores the challenges of balancing personal beliefs with professional responsibilities in the realm of journalism.

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